A longtime Wendy’s in Nocatee Town Center has closed, the newest in a string of Town Center restaurant departures as the shopping hub reshapes its dining mix.

A New York nd#8208;trained chef will open KoBu Sushi and Omakase in San Marco, centering the menu on dry nd#8208;aged fish and chef nd#8208;led tasting menus. The counter will occupy a Union Hall unit on Naldo Avenue.

Catullo's will close its Nocatee Town Center location while keeping the flagship San Pablo Road restaurant open. The move consolidates the locally beloved brand back to its original home.

A fatal crash on Philips Highway north of Reba Avenue closed lanes near the Walmart Supercenter late Tuesday. Authorities are investigating; motorists should expect delays.

Ortega parents pressed the school board after a proposal to declare Ortega Elementary surplus property raised fears the historic neighborhood school could be sold or repurposed.

A franchise group wants to turn the closed Burger King in Mandarin into a DQ Grill & Chill, and the owners say they’re eyeing downtown Jacksonville too. City utility JEA is reviewing the request and the operator hopes to open by October.

A midday shooting in Palm Coast’s B‑Section sent one person to AdventHealth; deputies say the incident was isolated and the investigation is active.

A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 1 near 14193 U.S. Highway 1 left one person dead; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

A 68-year-old Alachua woman was struck and killed Friday on County Road 241; a 22-year-old Jacksonville driver sustained minor injuries and troopers are investigating.

A 39‑year‑old woman died after suffering a medical emergency while in St. Johns County Sheriff’s custody following a traffic stop. The sheriff’s office says she showed signs consistent with an overdose and is investigating.

A 21-year-old Fernandina Beach man died after his motorcycle hit an SUV on State Road A1A late Thursday; troopers say the rider was wearing a helmet and the crash is under investigation.

Ascension has begun construction on a 27,000‑sq‑ft Family Birth Place at its St. Johns campus, adding a Level II NICU and 14 private delivery suites slated for 2027. The expansion aims to keep more births close to home in a fast‑growing county.

Attorney General James Uthmeier told school boards they must accommodate off‑campus religious "release time," while funding and transport remain the responsibility of families and providers.