Florida cities host events to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including a parade in Pensacola and celebrations in St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and Ocala, reflecting his civil rights legacy.

The Jacksonville Police are seeking public assistance in identifying a larceny suspect from a local Sam's Club, and they encourage information sharing through their Facebook page and Crime Stoppers.

Duval County Public Schools received a $7.4 million state grant to enhance career and technical education programs, funding new and existing initiatives in various high schools.

The City of Jacksonville shares cold-weather safety guidelines amid a Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory, opening a warming center and emphasizing protection of people, pets, pipes, and plants.

Florida's Tree Surgeons have been cited for soliciting tree-removal services in Atlantic Beach without required permits, defying local codes and a Stop Work Order from the Florida Department of Financial Services.

Jacksonville Beach Planning Commission will discuss the Draft Land Development Code on January 13, 2025, inviting public input on the city's development future.

A woman, Tiffany Hibbs, died in a house fire in Jacksonville, Arkansas, despite swift response efforts by police and firefighters. No foul play is suspected.

Creekside High School was evacuated due to a bomb threat which turned out to be a hoax, with the photo relating to a 2011 incident in Spokane. The school was searched and declared safe for return.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reports a decrease in homicides in 2024, attributing this to officer efforts, while stressing that any murder is too many. Further details are discussed in the Florida Times-Union.

Orange County, FL celebrates its 200th anniversary by inviting residents to share personal stories and photos for a public archive, highlighting the region's history and progress.

JTA enhanced San Pablo Road South with safety and traffic improvements, including sidewalks, crosswalks, turn lanes, and streetlights. The $22.4M project finished two years early.

Jaguars' Logan Cooke and Ross Matiscik are selected for the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl, with Cooke's punting prowess and Matiscik's snapping skill earning them spots in the annual event.

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside is set to begin repair on a cracked parking garage with work starting in January and ending in spring 2025, costing $3.75 million. This follows a 2022 collapse in another garage.