Surveillance images show a man in black fired into a car at the Town Center McDonald’s on Jan. 18. JSO has released photos and is asking the public for tips.

Chef Lorna Lopez, known as “That Lemonade Lady,” was electrocuted while preparing to open Yellow Bodega; her family has launched a fundraiser to cover emergency care and rehab.

Federal officials say Basir Ahmad Safi — granted asylum during Operation Allies Welcome in 2021 — was arrested after his status was revoked following a 2024 child‑abuse conviction.

Deputy Steven Bruner died after assisting evacuations for the Mossy Pond wildfire; the sheriff's office praised his selflessness as crews battled a roughly 550‑acre blaze.

A crash on I‑295W over Jacksonville’s Buckman Bridge Sunday night closed multiple southbound lanes; authorities later upgraded the incident to a fatality.

An argument at a Westside liquor store turned to gunfire early Saturday; a man was shot in the wrist and investigators are searching for the shooter.

Plan filings and the resort's dining page point to Soothies Café joining the Sawgrass Marriott lineup, but the hotel hasn't announced a date or menu yet.

Jacksonville is piloting AI-assisted plan review with Swiftbuild.ai to speed permitting while keeping human reviewers in the loop. Early pilots have already shown faster turnarounds.

Palatka police say a suspect is in custody after a death on Husson Avenue. Investigators say details remain limited while detectives work the scene.

A Jacksonville family of four is recovering after a St. Johns County crash; a GoFundMe has raised more than $33,000 for surgeries, rehab and childcare.

Organizers will pause the marquee Francis Field weekend for 2026 and return with the Live Wildly Showcase in May 2027 to avoid peak hurricane season. Local showcases will continue in September.

A Madison man admitted he failed to update his sex-offender registration after moving from Georgia. Sentencing is set for May 19 in Tallahassee.

Median single‑family prices in the Jacksonville region rose 5.3% in February to $388,500 even as pending contracts fell sharply, pointing to a market that’s balancing. Inventory and permits nudged higher but affordability remains strained.