Weapons were recovered and multiple altercations during Alumni Weekend prompted EWU to ban unsanctioned gatherings and tighten event approvals.

After selling the family dealership, Phil Porter Jr. has joined Heritage Capital Group as a principal to advise dealers on M&A and exit planning.

A student's "lost my handgun" joke prompted a midday lockdown at Lake City Middle School; deputies say no weapon was found and the 14‑year‑old faces charges.

A fatal crash closed all eastbound lanes of I‑10 near Hammond Boulevard Monday morning, diverting traffic onto Chaffee Road and causing long backups. Emergency crews and troopers remain on scene.

Warm, hazy Saturday with late‑afternoon storm chances and smoke from South Georgia wildfires that may reduce visibility. Plan for brief showers and hazy commutes.

St. Johns County crews quickly contained a garage fire in World Golf Village; one person was hospitalized and investigators have been notified.

A waterside food-truck park at English Landing Marina serves rotating vendors, a cantina and live music on select nights.

Morning smoke may reduce visibility and highs will near the mid-80s. Beaches face a moderate rip current risk through Saturday.

The PGA Tour cut 56 jobs — about 4% of its staff — as it restructures under a for‑profit model and freezes hiring for dozens of open roles.

A crowded KHA CEO search drew 235 applicants, including Diana Greene and Lori Hershey, while the board sorts provider compliance issues and pending summer contracts.

Patchy smoke from south Georgia wildfires reduced visibility in Jacksonville this morning. Warm, breezy days ahead with spotty weekend storms.

County photos show crews finishing American Beach's long-awaited water and sewer conversion. The U.S. EPA recognized the project for financing and community outreach.

Council committees split over a $3.53M DIA-backed loan package to rehab long-vacant Laura and Monroe Street buildings, leaving a full council vote next week.