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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Sheriff Gordon Smith informed the public about a local registered sexual offender, John Padgett, on Facebook, emphasizing transparency and urging against harassment.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested three men near the Duval Day festival for firearms and marijuana possession. The event continued safely under police vigilance.
Community & Society in ...
St. Johns County urges residents to keep plastic bags out of recycling carts to prevent machine blockages, advocating for proper recycling and reduction of single-use plastics.
A 30-year-old woman died in an ATV crash in Putnam County, with a man seriously injured. The accident involved a collision with a car driven by a 17-year-old, who was unharmed.
Weather & Environment in ...
The NWS forecasts a week of showers and thunderstorms in Jacksonville, offering a break from the heat, with high chances of rain and possible thunderstorms throughout the week.
Road rage in Palatka, FL, led to a shooting, two injured, and a man charged with murder after a truck crashed into a daycare sign.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Florida's FDOT may remove Jacksonville's rainbow crosswalks, citing a Trump administration directive and new federal SAFE ROADS initiative against roadway art.
Inmate Jaymin Winn died following a medical emergency in Duval County Jail before a court appearance; an investigation is underway to determine the cause.
Jacksonville man, Thomas Edgar Hall, pleads guilty to drug distribution and firearms charges, facing life in prison. He was caught in undercover operations and his home revealed firearms and drugs.
Two men were charged with murder after a double shooting in Macclenny led to the death of 19-year-old Devin Powers Jr.
Jason Blount, 52, was arrested in Jacksonville, FL, for sexual battery cases from 2000 and 2002 after his DNA matched the assailant's following a robbery arrest.
Florida's Atlantic Beach Police Department reports increased seatbelt compliance, contributing to Vision Zero goals, following a successful campaign involving enforcement and public outreach.
Politics & Govt in ...
St. Augustine's Facebook game, "St. Aug Snapshot," features the local Government House and its rich history, encouraging residents to identify historic locations in the city.
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