A Jacksonville man was arrested after falling from a 20-foot cliff into a Putnam County creek amid an alleged attack; deputies took him into custody at the scene.

A 40-year-old Newberry man died after his dirt bike struck an SUV on State Road 26 late Monday; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

Sheriff Gordon Smith named Joseph Williamson this week as Bradford County’s "Sexual Predator of the Week" and pointed residents to FDLE for verification. Officials urged reporting through official channels, not vigilantism.

Jury selection starts March 30 in Jacksonville for Darien Mixson, accused in a March 2023 double slaying that included Craivon Aiken, the brother of Kamiyah Mobley.

A federal judge spared new prison time for two former Navy service members tied to a multi‑state sham‑marriage scheme that prosecutors say also sought military IDs. Sentences include time served for one defendant and probation for another.

A Philly native's new St. Augustine food truck is promising ribeye cheesesteaks, Cooper Sharp cheese and a house “Jawn” sauce when it launches this spring.

An emergency permit allows crews to remove three walls at 7 Aviles Street after engineers warned the addition's exterior walls were at risk of collapse. HARB will meet to set salvage conditions.

City approvals cleared civil plans for The Nexus at Regency this week. Blackwater filed a $3.7M site‑clearing permit and a slate of national brands appear in early filings.

Jacksonville’s Eviction Diversion Program has helped hundreds avoid eviction by paying short-term arrears and pairing legal help with case management. Organizers warn demand outpaces funding.

An early-morning bomb threat emptied the Baymeadows Walmart; deputies and K-9 teams cleared the scene and found no device. Businesses reopened within hours.

Genetic testing of 44 shrimp dishes in Jacksonville found most Mayport‑branded plates were imported and often priced higher than the real thing.

Councilman Rory Diamond filed Bill 2026-186 to install 14 Safe Haven baby boxes at fire stations across Jacksonville; the council vote is scheduled for April 14. The proposal carries an estimated $600K upfront price tag.

Jacksonville authorities named 23‑year‑old Alexander Rivera‑Russo in connection with a Jan. 2 University Blvd hit‑and‑run that killed a woman and injured two others. Authorities are asking for tips and dash‑cam video.