Sunny, breezy Monday with highs near 75°F; inland Red Flag Warning and high rip current risk at area beaches. Avoid burning and swim near lifeguards.

A fast-moving brush fire near Conner Nelson Road burned about 400 acres and prompted voluntary evacuations as crews used tractor plows and aircraft to contain it.

Michael’s St. Augustine marked its 20th year and picked up a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence after relocating to the Hyatt Place in Vilano Beach. The move expanded the restaurant’s wine library and tasting options.

Gateway Jax is inviting muralists and sculptors to apply for public‑art commissions in Pearl Square. Commissions start at $25K and applications are due next Friday.

Becknell has started site work on a 609,120‑sq‑ft Westlake warehouse as city permits and utility reviews move forward. The parcel is being pitched as a pad‑ready logistics site.

Paul Renner launched his 'Affordability Now' tour in Jacksonville and pitched a $34 billion property-tax rollback he says would be paid by efficiency measures and levies on nonresident investors.

Smoke from a wildfire on State Road 26 near Orange Heights was visible in Bradford County; officials warned drivers to expect reduced visibility.

Deputies searched south of Glen St. Mary after a man fled officers; Legacy Elementary was briefly locked down while K‑9 teams scoured the area. Authorities asked residents to report tips.

A Walton County grand jury has indicted Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky after investigators say he removed a patient's liver during a planned splenectomy in August 2024. The case follows regulatory suspensions and a pending civil claim from the family.

Sunny, dry week with highs near 85°F today and low‑90s possible inland later this week. Morning fog, elevated fire danger and rip‑current risks complicate commutes and beach plans.

Dense fog limits visibility this morning; sunshine returns and highs near 84°F. Rip currents and low humidity raise beach and fire concerns.

Corner Lot is weighing a 122‑room hotel, restaurants and a 10,000‑sq‑ft retail strip at the former Beach Road Chicken Dinners site near Atlantic Boulevard. The company has filed a JEA request as it considers updating the PUD.

Two months into JTA's six‑month fare pilot, fixed‑route ridership fell year over year, adding pressure to an agency already trimming costs and staff.