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A St. Augustine man was arrested after searches in Florida and Tennessee turned up child sexual abuse material and child-like dolls; the multi-agency probe remains active.
The sheriff's office warns callers are impersonating deputies and demanding money or personal data; verify suspicious contacts with #TeamSJSO at (904) 824‑8304.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
DeSantis announced an early groundbreaking in Volusia for the I‑95/U.S. 1 interchange. FDOT documents show a diverging‑diamond rebuild with multimodal upgrades.
During proactive beach patrols at 10th Avenue South, Jax Beach officers seized an AR-style pistol and arrested the driver, who admitted he was on active felony probation.
Food & Drinks in ...
Southern Smokehouse has plans for a Northpoint Park storefront. City permit records show a 3,327-sq-ft build-out with an estimated $650,504 job cost.
Weather & Environment in ...
Near9record inland heat and dangerous rip currents today. Late9night storms and a wetter weekend ahead.
A 14-year-old was arrested after Snapchat messages that deputies say threatened to "shoot up" Flagler Palm Coast High School. Classmate screenshots contradicted the student's account.
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Jacksonville beaches through Tuesday evening. Midweek heat spikes inland — swim only at guarded beaches and check conditions.
A man in his mid-20s died after a Toyota Camry rolled in a three-vehicle crash on Schindler Drive, authorities said.
A tall man robbed the Chase branch in San Marco on Saturday and fled north toward downtown; JSO and the FBI are searching and asking for tips.
Federal authorities say an Indian national was arrested in Jacksonville after a traffic stop tied to an alleged $13 million cannabis trafficking case.
Real Estate & Development in ...
First Coast luxury housing is holding steady, but buyers are getting pickier — favoring smart-home tech, wellness amenities and waterfront resilience.
Retail & Industry in ...
CSX posted a stronger Q1 as cost cuts and new industrial deals in Northeast Florida helped lift profit and prompted the company to raise its 2026 revenue outlook.
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