A Neptune Beach nonprofit is expanding confidential, no‑cost mental‑health support for veterans in Jacksonville, pairing peer specialists with walk‑in, phone and text options. The rollout aims to reach people who don’t use traditional VA care.

Katrina Lyn Hatzl, 29, died when her car ran off U.S. 1 and struck an embankment late May 1. Troopers say the cause remains under investigation.

A Lake City daycare worker was arrested after surveillance video allegedly showed her tossing and shaking an infant who remains in pediatric intensive care. Authorities say the child suffered serious brain injuries.

About 30 chihuahuas were dumped on U.S. 1 in St. Johns County on May 4; a vet tech and neighbors scrambled to rescue the pups while shelters assess next steps.

Clear Tuesday gives way to gusty SE winds and a midweek heat spike. Moderate rip currents and elevated fire danger through Thursday.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 79°F and gusts up to 24 mph. Near‑record heat and elevated fire danger return midweek.

Morning fog gives way to a sunny 74°F Sunday in Jacksonville. Inland heat climbs into the 90s midweek with a Thursday storm window and elevated fire danger.

A St. Augustine man was arrested after searches in Florida and Tennessee turned up child sexual abuse material and child-like dolls; the multi-agency probe remains active.

The sheriff's office warns callers are impersonating deputies and demanding money or personal data; verify suspicious contacts with #TeamSJSO at (904) 824‑8304.

DeSantis announced an early groundbreaking in Volusia for the I‑95/U.S. 1 interchange. FDOT documents show a diverging‑diamond rebuild with multimodal upgrades.

During proactive beach patrols at 10th Avenue South, Jax Beach officers seized an AR-style pistol and arrested the driver, who admitted he was on active felony probation.

Southern Smokehouse has plans for a Northpoint Park storefront. City permit records show a 3,327-sq-ft build-out with an estimated $650,504 job cost.

Near9record inland heat and dangerous rip currents today. Late9night storms and a wetter weekend ahead.