The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office commemorated the service of Deputy James Anderson Jr. on social media, 15 years after he was killed in a crash caused by a drunk driver.

Jacksonville city services will be altered for Martin Luther King Jr Day, with most city offices closed on January 20, 2025, while essential services remain active. Sanitation schedules will shift, but no yard waste collection will occur that week.

Duval County's 911 and non-emergency lines failed, prompting police to offer alternative contact methods for emergencies. The cause and repair timeline remain unknown.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan vetoes a 29% increase in garbage fees passed by the City Council, advocating fiscal responsibility and opposing the use of funds for non-operational expenses.

The NWS forecast for Jacksonville, FL, indicates a week of sunny and partly cloudy skies, with fluctuating temperatures, wind, and a rising chance of showers by the weekend.

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.