Duval County Public Schools is investigating after an unauthorized person boarded a school bus Tuesday and briefly touched a student.

A Jacksonville firm reports $319M in client profits tied to downtown redevelopment and says it will address renters as the city transforms.

JSO arrested a man and seized fentanyl, about a kilogram of cocaine, firearms and cash during warrants at two Jacksonville residences. Authorities say the fentanyl could equal tens of thousands of lethal doses.

Alder & Oak is opening a second location in Jacksonville Beach, moving into the former Jekyll Brewing space and joining RHIG’s cluster of beachside restaurants.

Aloha Waffle Bar has opened a second Jacksonville location at 1500 Beach Blvd in Jacksonville Beach, expanding its bubble waffles, Kona coffee and boba to the Beaches.

Breezy with gusts up to 30 mph and elevated wildfire danger inland. Showers and thunderstorms likely Friday into Saturday.

The Jaguars will brief fans on Stadium of the Future progress and 2026 ticketing, including reduced capacity and season-ticket options.

A new state bill lays out a timetable to restore the Ocklawaha River while deferring the dam‑removal question to an advisory council of local and state appointees.

Patchy frost before 8 a.m. Wednesday, then sunny and breezy with highs near 70°F. Elevated fire danger inland this afternoon; rain and storms arrive Friday–Saturday.

House Bill 233 would require booster seats for most Florida children through age 8, with height and medical exceptions and a July 1, 2026 effective date. Local safety groups are offering free checks and low‑cost programs.

Human remains and parts of a submerged Neon believed to be Mary Lou Combs were recovered from the Intracoastal, bringing closure to a 2003 cold case. DNA confirmation is pending.

Local favorite 1928 Cuban Bistro opened its eighth Northeast Florida location Monday at 501 Riverside Ave in Brooklyn, bringing cubanos and cafecito to the downtown riverfront.

A pedestrian was struck and later died after being hit on Dunn Avenue near Biscayne Boulevard. Troopers say the driver tried to avoid the collision.