Flagler County deputies are investigating after a person was found dead near Florida Park Drive and Forest Hill Drive in Palm Coast. Authorities have not released identity or cause.

Columbia County deputies say a 25-year-old from Ocala drove to Lake City to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old; an undercover sting led to his arrest.

A Jacksonville community land trust is selling homes while keeping the land, cutting prices and monthly payments for income-qualified buyers. The model pairs long leases with city support to preserve affordability.

Deputies responded to a reported shooting in Silverleaf near Crimson Leaf Drive; the investigation is active and officials are working the scene.

A 75-year-old Suwannee County man was convicted of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation; sentencing is set for Monday, March 9, 2026.

Dream Finders filed for a state environmental permit and has torn down an office building as it advances a 204‑townhome plan at Prominence Office Park in Baymeadows.

A Jacksonville marketing‑company owner pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he used free phones and recruiters to trigger more than 20,000 false HIV‑drug claims that cost Medicare and Medicaid about $24.2M.

Four vehicles were set on fire in the parking lot of The One at Mandarin in Jacksonville, causing roughly $50,000 in damage. No injuries were reported and JSO is asking for tips.

A Pensacola man was indicted March 3 on a federal charge of threatening President Trump. Trial is set for April 6; penalties include up to five years and a $250,000 fine.

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.