SoFresh is opening a Nocatee location at the Publix‑anchored Marketplace later this summer, taking a small storefront as the community’s retail scene keeps evolving. The chain lists the site as coming soon on its locations page.

A Lake City shooting suspect was taken into custody in Washington, D.C.; he faces attempted murder and a weapon-enhancement charge and is awaiting extradition.

A Jacksonville man was sentenced to life after pleading guilty in the March shooting death of 2‑year‑old A’hmari Robinson at Valencia Way Apartments. The case prompted a manhunt and months of grief for the family.

Bradford County firefighters and a local veterinarian cooled a horse pulled from an overheated trailer in Starke; officials say the animal is recovering.

A barge struck the Shands Bridge Wednesday, prompting a temporary closure and safety inspections. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate river crossings.

A Jacksonville man pleaded guilty June 24 to killings tied to the city’s Westside; the plea moves the case to a Duval County sentencing hearing. Local prosecutors say the admission follows a long investigation.

A Houston healthcare executive and her husband entered deferred‑prosecution deals after their 6‑month‑old was found alone on Miramar Beach; terms include fines, classes and a county ban.

A registered sexual predator was arrested less than 12 hours after his release when GPS data put him near the Palm Coast home where he once abused children.

Heat index near 105°F and scattered storms are likely this afternoon. Expect gusty winds, lightning, and brief heavy rain.

Ascension promoted Scott Kashman to CEO of its Northeast Florida system, effective July 1. He’ll oversee four hospitals and an extensive outpatient network across the region.

Federal indictments allege two cruise passengers carried or produced child sexual‑abuse material after cruises that returned through Jacksonville.

A SWAT response in Fleming Island ended with a man in custody after deputies say he fired shots; nearby homes were evacuated and the sheriff’s office asked residents to avoid the area.

Jennifer Susan Cruz pleaded guilty to assaulting officers during a January immigration operation in Jacksonville. She faces up to 20 years in federal prison.