The JFRD announced the confirmation of three executive leaders: Chief Percy Golden II as Director/Fire Chief, Chief Jacob "Jake" Blanton as Deputy Director/Fire Chief, and Chief M. Dallas Cooke as Division Chief of Rescue.

Jacksonville's weather forecast includes a mix of showers and thunderstorms, with high humidity and chances of rain varying from 30% to 80% in the coming days.

St. Augustine's city offices will close for Labor Day 2025, but sanitation will run as usual. Parking is free in city lots, excluding the Historic Parking Facility and Castillo monument. Illegal parking will be penalized.

Five Jacksonville drug ring members pleaded guilty to federal charges for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine, with potential minimum sentences of 10 years.

St. Johns County offices, including the Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, and Tax Collector, will be closed on Labor Day. Essential services like trash collection will continue as normal.

Sherry Lynn Garrison was arrested in Florida for firing at a neighbor following a dispute over dogs, leading to charges including attempted murder and shooting into an occupied dwelling.

Noah Urban, a 20-year-old hacker, received a 10-year prison sentence for cyber fraud and must forfeit $4.8 million and pay $13 million in restitution.

23 sea turtle hatchlings were killed, likely by unleashed dogs, highlighting the importance of responsible pet ownership and wildlife protection efforts.

St. Augustine celebrated the completion of the Fountain of Youth Elks Lodge restoration, funded partly by an African American Cultural grant, enhancing accessibility and preserving the site's heritage.

Authorities are searching for Kayla Bailey, missing from Jacksonville since Sunday. She was last seen wearing a black romper and has green eyes and blonde hair. The JSO is seeking information about her whereabouts.

JSO Commander Randi Glossman spoke at the Zero Suicide JAX summit, highlighting the department's focus on officer well-being through a dedicated Health and Wellness Section.

A traffic stop by Clay County Sheriff's deputies led to an arrest after finding cocaine, paraphernalia, and addressing an active sexual battery warrant.

Fernandina Beach Police join NHTSA's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, running from August 15 through Labor Day, to reduce impaired driving and increase road safety.