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A 14-year-old was arrested after Snapchat messages that deputies say threatened to "shoot up" Flagler Palm Coast High School. Classmate screenshots contradicted the student's account.
Weather & Environment in ...
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Jacksonville beaches through Tuesday evening. Midweek heat spikes inland — swim only at guarded beaches and check conditions.
A man in his mid-20s died after a Toyota Camry rolled in a three-vehicle crash on Schindler Drive, authorities said.
A tall man robbed the Chase branch in San Marco on Saturday and fled north toward downtown; JSO and the FBI are searching and asking for tips.
Federal authorities say an Indian national was arrested in Jacksonville after a traffic stop tied to an alleged $13 million cannabis trafficking case.
Real Estate & Development in ...
First Coast luxury housing is holding steady, but buyers are getting pickier — favoring smart-home tech, wellness amenities and waterfront resilience.
Retail & Industry in ...
CSX posted a stronger Q1 as cost cuts and new industrial deals in Northeast Florida helped lift profit and prompted the company to raise its 2026 revenue outlook.
Jacksonville-based Earthcore bought Firegear Outdoors, adding a 57,000-sq-ft Huntington factory and North American rights to Heatstrip patio heaters.
Baker County officials announced a countywide burn ban as drought and nearby wildfires raise the risk of fast-moving fires. Violators face fines and possible jail time.
A fast-moving wildfire burned roughly 1,500 acres in Brantley County, Georgia, destroying at least 42 structures and forcing evacuations, school closures and shelters.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chicago‑born Potbelly will open its first Jacksonville shop May 5 at Deerwood Village, with a May 16 grand‑opening giveaway and plans for more Northeast Florida locations.
Red Flag Warning inland and high rip‑current risk at Jacksonville beaches on Tuesday. Gusty onshore winds and low humidity raise fire and surf hazards.
Clay County deputies found two people dead inside a Fleming Island apartment after a welfare check; investigators recovered a firearm and called for tips.
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