A Northside traffic stop ended when the suspect shot himself, JSO says. Detectives from homicide and crime-scene units are investigating the scene near New Berlin and Starratt.

Three educators are vying for the open Duval County School Board District 4 seat, with a write‑in candidate also in the mix.

St. Johns County approved a building permit for a 44,507‑sq‑ft Turner Ace Hardware on a five‑acre lot in Nocatee, roughly half a mile from the Splash Water Park.

A former Navarre gymnastics coach admitted in federal court to producing and selling sexually explicit images of minors; sentencing is set for Oct. 14.

Small sign permits filed this week show Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office branding appearing at the Florida Blue campus in Brooklyn as part of a multi‑phase move.

Expect upper-90s heat in Jacksonville today with heat-index values near 106°F and a moderate rip-current risk at area beaches.

A precautionary boil‑water notice for all City of Lawtey customers was issued July 20 after a chlorine system problem; residents must boil or bottle water until tests clear.

Two Labrador retrievers were found dead inside a Bunnell storage unit; a 21-year-old Palm Coast woman has been arrested on animal-cruelty charges.

A Jacksonville man in his 20s survived eight gunshot wounds outside a Panama Park corner store; investigators are asking the public for tips.

Hot and humid Sunday in Jacksonville with highs near 95°F and late‑day storm chances. A Gulf system (Invest 91) may bring heavier rain, localized flooding and stronger rip currents early this week.

Highs near 94°F and heat-index values above 100°F today in Jacksonville. Scattered inland storms are possible and the NHC is watching a Gulf low that could boost rain early next week.

A 13‑year‑old who triggered a Georgia Levi’s Call was found safe at a Jacksonville motel after police surrounded the scene; two people were taken into custody.

Chief Gene Paul Smith set Jan. 29, 2027 as his retirement date, giving city leaders more than a year to plan a successor and an orderly transition.