A Jacksonville man was charged after medical exams found 25 fractures on an infant in his care; authorities say investigators are probing how the injuries occurred.

A Jacksonville man was sentenced to 30 years after a jury convicted him of attempting to kidnap a 7‑year‑old and exposing himself at an Ollie's in Daytona Beach.

Clay County deputies were on scene Thursday after officials reported an armed person barricaded inside a car near 800 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway. Oakleaf Plantation Parkway was closed between Ivory Crossing and Eagle Landing Parkway while deputies worked the scene.

Sheriff T.K. Waters will hold a 12:05 p.m. news conference to announce an arrest in a nearly 40‑year‑old Jacksonville cold case; family and local partners will be present.

A suspect was hospitalized after a deputy-involved shooting near Blanding Boulevard in Clay County. Authorities say injuries are non-life-threatening and there is no danger to the public.

Three men were arrested after a May 27 Mixon Town raid; police seized marijuana, MDMA, cocaine, oxycodone, firearms and $3,717. Local reporting named one suspect as "Fat Travis."

Heat Advisory Wednesday in Jacksonville with highs near 97°F and heat-index readings over 105°F. Plan outdoor activity for the morning and check city cooling centers.

A late-night fire destroyed Dinsmore Meats on New Kings Road; owners are safe and neighbors are already organizing support.

Center Connect is planning a 63,225-square-foot open-air marketplace at the Marketplace at Nocatee, slated to open in 2028. The Hub will center dining, shopping and live entertainment around a courtyard with golf-cart parking.

Hot and muggy today with highs near 95°F and a 30% chance of afternoon storms. Heat index may top 105°F; cooling centers are available.

Glynn County investigators launched a death probe after a body was found July 2 in woods near Spur 25 and Chapel Crossing.

A July 4 blast and fire at Santore Fireworks west of Bunnell heavily damaged a building but left no one hurt, officials say; the State Fire Marshal is investigating.

A New York‑linked buyer sued Reinhold Corp. over a 1,389‑acre mitigation‑bank parcel in Clay County, saying the tract tripled in value since a 2020 agreement.