At Camp Lejeune, multigenerational military families say a tentative ceasefire hasn't erased the anxiety and logistical strain of another Middle East war. Local routines and support networks are being tested again.

Infra Pipes, backed by private equity, added five U.S. plants months after launching a 169,000‑sq‑ft Jacksonville facility, aiming to boost capacity and cut lead times.

Officials say senior dachshunds found during an eviction were medically declined; one was euthanized and others were adopted after the holding period.

A 25-year-old Macclenny woman died after her SUV left North Lowder Street and struck a fence and tree. Troopers say a passenger was seriously injured and the cause remains under investigation.

Hospitals and training programs will recruit at First Coast Technical College on April 8 as the county ramps up medical hiring.

Enson Market has opened in the former Winn‑Dixie on Old St. Augustine Road, bringing a large Asian supermarket and fresh‑seafood counters to Jacksonville’s southside.

Two Fantasy 5 midday tickets matching 4-11-19-23-24 were sold at Publix stores in St. Augustine and Palm Springs, each worth $33,472.25.

Two crashes in Jacksonville early Saturday closed multiple roads; Florida Highway Patrol says one collision was fatal.

The Jaguars signed Travon Walker to a four‑year extension that locks the former No. 1 pick in Jacksonville and secures a core piece of a league‑leading run defense. The deal includes heavy guarantees, per the player's agency.

Chef Jérôme Bensimon's Maison Louis Café is bringing French pastries, coffee and sandwiches to St. Augustine's Ponce de Leon corridor this month. Early praise for the croissants has already surfaced.

UWF will move to NCAA Division I in Fall 2026, joining the ASUN for most sports and the United Athletic Conference for football. The three-year transition delays full NCAA postseason eligibility until 2029 but brings bigger opponents and a new on-campus stadium.

High rip current risk at Jacksonville beaches Friday and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms; expect muggy highs near 82°F.

High rip current risk at Jacksonville beaches today with gusty onshore winds. Patchy fog expected before morning commutes.