Volusia County detectives arrested a 24-year-old Palm Coast man after authorities say he picked up two underage girls in Ormond Beach, bought them alcohol and had sex with them.

Westside neighbors say packs of loose dogs are chasing people and pets and pressing the city for faster action from animal-control officers.

Seventeen-year-old Mandarin High football player Mikah Howell is in critical condition after a Jacksonville shooting; his family has launched a fundraiser.

Fort Stewart briefly locked down after shots were reported nearby; a soldier surrendered and no injuries were reported. Officials say the situation is contained.

A 34‑year‑old Alachua woman was killed Monday after her sedan ran through the intersection of County Road 235 and NW 157th Street and struck a tree; troopers are investigating.

A wrong-way collision on I-10 near Greenville killed two people early Saturday and shut eastbound lanes for hours while troopers investigated.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 42‑year‑old inmate identified as Jordan Omar was taken to a hospital in medical distress; no foul play is suspected.

Malachi's Ice Cream Bar in Riverside will close on July 31 after about three years, owner Ashley Kendrick announced. The shop will remain open through that date.

Nicholls Police Chief Gene Tanner was seriously injured in an Alma crash and airlifted to Jacksonville; officials released few details and local reports say he is stable.

Former Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy, 60, died April 12 and was honored at a June 4 memorial in Palatka. Colleagues remembered his reforms, school-safety work and the Ten-24 Foundation.

JSO arrested four men after seizing 30 firearms and illegal drugs from two Long Branch homes during May 20 search warrants.

A City Council committee deferred a vote that could keep a Duval 1‑mill school tax on the November ballot, putting roughly $121M a year for teacher pay at risk.

As hurricane season opens, Jacksonville homeowners face stricter insurer demands about roof condition and documentation — state rules, a revised inspection form and grant programs could tip the balance.