Captain Allan Askar is selling his beached 1977 sailboat for $1 after it got stranded at New Smyrna Beach following a difficult journey battling strong winds and waves.

Jacksonville reports the lowest murder rate since 1995, with only 59 murders in 2024, attributed to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office's efforts and community collaboration.

Florida's new law banning public sleeping allows individuals and businesses to sue local governments if they fail to enforce the ban, causing concern amid rising homelessness.

A boy was injured by a gunshot to the leg in James Weldon Johnson Park in Downtown Jacksonville during New Year celebrations; the incident is under investigation.

The National Weather Service reports clear, sunny weather in Jacksonville, FL, with comfortable temperatures and mild winds expected to continue through the week.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is searching for an 11-year-old autistic boy, Donte Dowdell, last seen in Westside Jacksonville wearing a gray shirt, gray shorts, and white shoes.

A Jacksonville Corrections Sergeant is arrested on a domestic battery charge following an investigation into a physical altercation with a family member.

Jason Arrington was shot with his own gun by a JSO officer during a traffic stop. His lawyer announced plans to sue for civil rights violations. The officer has been assigned to desk duty pending investigation.

A vehicle drove into the water off Vilano Beach boat ramp early Friday, resulting in one person critically injured. The incident is under investigation.

The U.S. experienced a surge in gun violence over Christmas, including a deadly shooting in Palatka, Florida, with two deaths and one critical injury.

Two men were shot in a targeted drive-by shooting in Jacksonville's Mid-Westside; the shooter, in a red sedan, remains at large. The victims are stable, and the police seek witnesses.

After an accidental shooting during a traffic stop, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released new guidelines for handling armed citizens, stressing the need for proof before assuming illegality of concealed carry.

The US Coast Guard rescued two people and dogs from a disabled sailing vessel near Palm Coast with no injuries.