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.

A year after a chaotic City Council meeting, one organizer was jailed and another given community service as the courts closed this chapter. Sentences include jail time, no‑contact orders and required apologies.

UNF’s new Perry Weather Heat Lab will simulate extreme-heat conditions to test wearables, nutrition and protocols aimed at reducing preventable heat deaths among athletes, military and outdoor workers.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday with heavy downpours and localized street flooding possible.

Afternoon storms likely with heavy downpours and gusty winds. Beaches are under a moderate rip-current risk.

Public records and reporting show Duval School Board member Darryl Willie’s voter file lists an address outside District 4 while county records show property in his name inside the district.

A Flagler County jury has ordered $8.64M for Jo’Relle Deleston after a 2022 I‑95 rollover that left him with a broken neck and lasting injuries. Attorneys displayed dashcam footage at trial.

After months in bankruptcy, Marineland reopens under local nonprofit ownership, keeping its dolphins and refocusing on conservation, education and research.

Developers are leaning on duplexes and row homes to fill Jacksonville's missing‑middle gap, with approvals totaling roughly 201 units across three projects.

Jacksonville is reviewing permits for two 7 Brew drive‑thru kiosks in Lakewood and Mandarin, each pegged at about $1 million as part of the chain’s fast Florida roll‑out.

After months of neighborhood fights, Chick-fil-A’s Duval Station location is set to open Friday. The 5,000‑square‑foot restaurant drew zoning battles over traffic and safety.