A convicted felon, Samuel Perkins, pled guilty to unlawful firearms possession and distributing cocaine, facing a minimum 15-year sentence. His plea follows his failed role as an informant and a related drug and gun transaction.

Greenland Pines Elementary becomes the 11th school in Duval County to receive Blue Zones School Approval for its emphasis on health and wellness initiatives.

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office and Creekside High School celebrated their third annual GIS Day, highlighting the use of GIS in emergency response and providing students with hands-on experience with the technology.

A 23-year-old man, Terron T. Brown, has been sentenced to 6 years for a mail fraud scheme, ordered to pay $51,932 to victims. He pleaded guilty to bank fraud, recruiting individuals to deposit fraudulent checks.

The Jacksonville Beach Police rallied the community for their Stocking Stuffer Project, collecting gifts for less fortunate students at San Pablo Elementary School, which received an abundant response.

A domestic disturbance in Jacksonville led to an officer-involved shooting; suspect Corey Sweeney brandished a knife and was later shot by police but is expected to recover.

Duval County School Police showed support for cancer awareness at the Westview K-8 Cancer Walk, emphasizing community engagement beyond their traditional safety role, according to their Facebook post.

Sheriff T.K. Waters of Jacksonville discussed law enforcement challenges and strategies, emphasizing efforts to reduce violence and recruit quality officers in an interview with Action News Jax.

Jacksonville's Fuller Warren Bridge area now features the "Water Abundance" mural by Patrick Maxcy, promoting water conservation and environmental sustainability.

The Duval County School Police Honor Guard held a gathering to celebrate family support for their members, emphasizing unity and shared commitment within their community and police unit.

The NWS in Jacksonville, Florida, reports a fair and calm morning with a gradual warm-up to 67°F and light winds shifting south. The clear night will cool to 46°F, while the weekend offers sunny highs of 72-73°F and gentle winds, with cooler nights.

Jacksonville's Get Covered Jax! campaign aims to close insurance gaps by simplifying enrollment in healthcare plans, with a significant coverage increase since 2023.

Jacksonville's weather is transitioning from cloudy to sunny with a high near 66°F. A north wind is present, causing cooler feels, and the clear evening will lead to a low of 46°F. The sunny trend will continue, with a warm weekend forecast.