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Martin County deputies arrested a suspect after a daytime robbery at the Chase branch in Jensen Beach; cash and clothing tied to the hold-up were recovered. Charges are expected.
Weather & Environment in ...
NWS warns of dangerous rip currents and 4-6 ft surf along Jacksonville beaches through Monday, April 13. Sunny, breezy days with patchy morning fog inland.
A Volusia County jury convicted Trevon Miller in a 2021 Tomoka Correctional ambush; sentencing is set for May 8, 2026, and could carry a mandatory life term.
High Surf Advisory through 8 p.m. Friday with 6–8 ft breakers and a high rip‑current risk into the weekend. Stay out of the water and check lifeguards before heading to the beach.
A man was grazed by a bullet after a fight outside a Springfield home on N. Market Street; investigators are canvassing the block and seeking tips.
Stuart residents say they were blindsided after a former bookkeeper vanished amid allegations she siphoned HOA funds to pay for trips and cosmetic procedures.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Mayor Donna Deegan said Related Group will break ground in May on the long-delayed South Bank Residences at 835 Museum Circle after years of redesigns and incentive talks.
Webb International secured a city permit to build a 310,464-square-foot, $16.9M warehouse at Imeson International Industrial Park in North Jacksonville.
Sports in ...
A 45,000-square-foot bouldering gym opens on Jacksonville’s southside with competitions and beginner programming designed to grow local climbing culture.
An anonymous bomb threat briefly delayed dismissal at Callahan-area schools Monday before deputies cleared campuses and students were released. Authorities say the threat was unfounded and are investigating.
Permit filings show Ellianos in review for an 820‑sq‑ft drive‑thru at 8700 Beach Blvd — a move that could bring the chain’s Northeast Florida total to about 18 shops.
Gusty northeast winds and rain are expected Tuesday; beaches face a high rip‑current risk through Thursday.
A late-night dice game turned violent early Saturday on Jacksonville’s Northside, leaving a man in his 50s hospitalized. Detectives are asking neighbors to check cameras for footage.
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