A Palm Coast man pleaded guilty to two counts of lewd or lascivious battery and was sentenced to four years in state prison, followed by long sex‑offender probation.

Patchy morning fog clears to sun and breezy coasts, but NWS warns of a high rip‑current risk at northeast Florida beaches through Saturday morning.

The Tampa‑born sports‑pub chain says its site model flagged about 72 prime spots in Jacksonville and it plans a double‑digit rollout targeting grocery‑anchored centers.

High rip current risk through late Friday with rough 4–6 ft surf and gusty onshore winds. Heed lifeguards and avoid flagged water.

A county vacate notice at North Coast Apartments — a former motel on U.S. 1 — cites fire‑safety and occupancy violations, leaving dozens of renters racing to relocate. Officials will hold a hearing Thursday to decide the complex’s fate.

A buyer and an unknown seller met through Instagram in Pine Hills; a man was shot and hospitalized after the exchange. JSO is investigating and seeking tips.

High surf and dangerous rip currents hit Jacksonville today; northeast winds gusting up to 35 mph. Avoid swimming and expect rough surf.

Afternoon storms are likely with dangerous rip currents building along Jacksonville beaches. Plan around a 2–5 PM storm window and heed beach flags.

A Waycross detective was placed on administrative leave after an altercation outside a pediatric clinic left a child's grandmother injured and prompted a GBI review.

Muggy morning with patchy fog; scattered storms likely this afternoon. Boaters and beachgoers should watch for increasing surf and rip-current risk later in the week.

Rep. Greg Steube introduced the LEASH Act to build a national registry of felony animal‑cruelty offenders, a federal follow‑up to Florida’s new Dexter’s Law. Supporters say it will help shelters and police spot repeat abusers.

Heavy afternoon storms likely Sunday with localized flooding possible north of I‑10.

The Ruby Tuesday at 1022 Hospitality Lane in Arlington's Regency has closed after nearly 24 years; the Monument Road building is now listed for sale. Nearby locations are listed as alternatives for customers.