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.

Jacksonville appoints Edward Blackmon and Anthony Prinz as Assistant City Managers, bringing expertise in governance and planning to advance city initiatives.

A St. Johns County family's home was lost to a fire on New Year's Day while they were out of town. Local firefighters also battled two other fires that day, including one where a dog was rescued.

St. Augustine announces a free Park and Ride shuttle to alleviate holiday traffic from December 26 - January 4, with services between Broudy's Lot and the Visitor Information Center. The STAR Circulator also modifies its schedule for the season.

Former President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. His humanitarian efforts, particularly with Habitat for Humanity, are highlighted as part of his legacy.

The article describes upcoming mixed weather conditions for Jacksonville, with fog, sun, and windy periods leading to a warm day, followed by potential showers and a thunderstorm over the weekend, with temperatures gradually cooling.

A Christmas night shooting in Palatka, Florida, left two dead and one in critical condition; suspects remain unidentified.

Jacksonville authorities seek help identifying a suspect who carjacked an Amazon delivery van filled with packages. The suspect, a man in his 20s with face tattoos, remains at large.

The Longleaf Pine Parkway Widening project in St. Johns County, funded by a developer, was completed and celebrated with a ribbon cutting on December 19, enhancing traffic flow.