The Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine will close overnight for project preparations. Marble lions will be removed and safeguarded ahead of seawall improvements.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was honored with the Department of Defense Seven Seals Award for its support of employees serving in the Reserve or National Guard.

Jacksonville's ACPS partners with First Coast Crime Stoppers to fight animal cruelty, offering rewards for tips leading to arrests, as demonstrated in the case where a tip led to an arrest for a malnourished dog named Miracle.

Jacksonville's Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, Yanira Cardona, is on leave for alerting the public to ICE presence via Instagram, potentially breaching the city's social media policy.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office uses "Inside JSO" podcast to educate on scams, featuring experts from various agencies discussing the investigative process and providing public safety tips.

K9 units in Jacksonville are undergoing advanced disaster response training with Texas Task Force 1 to enhance search and rescue capabilities in treacherous conditions.

City Council discussed water rates, legal issues, equipment updates, and utility management, approving a water rate study ensuring financial reserves and exploring water interconnection with Clay County.

Volusia County hosts a free Tire Amnesty event to combat mosquito breeding by allowing residents to dispose of old tires. Proof of residency is required, with a limit of 20 tires per household.

Duval County Public Schools will discuss potential boundary changes for 12 elementary schools at meetings starting Jan. 15, with community input welcomed.

The Bartram Trail Branch Library will be closed for air conditioning replacement and renovations starting February 2, for about eight weeks, with limited services still available.

Jacksonville, FL weather remains moderate with a current temperature of 48°F, cloudy skies, and a brisk north wind. The high is expected near 62 degrees with winds occasionally reaching 16 mph.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced an internship program for potential law enforcement officers, including a special SkillBridge program for military members transitioning to civilian police roles.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office commended the Jaguars for their season, thanked staff and fans for safety efforts, and urged responsible celebration.