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Bodycam shows Volusia deputies arrest two men after a Deltona senior was scammed out of thousands. Officials say the case spotlights rising fraud aimed at older adults.
Weather & Environment in ...
A tornado swept through Jefferson County, Alabama, damaging homes and dropping large hail. First Coast meteorologists reviewed footage and outlined what the system means for Northeast Florida.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Senators passed a micromobility bill that would cap sidewalk speeds near pedestrians and require statewide crash reporting.
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A Cedar Hills apartment on Wilson Boulevard is reportedly overrun by squatters as tenants and local TV reports document code violations, police calls and ownership questions.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says nine pedestrians have died on city roads so far this year — nearly twice last year’s count — and repeated safety warnings as officials weigh fixes and enforcement.
The JSO-funded Homeward Bound program has reunited hundreds since October 2024 while raising questions about tracking and long-term outcomes.
A pedestrian was killed early Wednesday on U.S. 19 at NE 446th Street in Dixie County; the driver fled and the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
A brush fire west of LPGA Boulevard prompted evacuations in the Mosaic subdivision as crews battled dry, windy conditions and worked to protect homes.
At least one person was shot near New Kings Road and Soutel Drive Monday; JSO taped off a laundromat as detectives investigated. Officials say more details are forthcoming.
JSO is on scene at 4040 Oldfield Crossing Drive after reports of a shooting; investigators have blocked the area and asked people to avoid it.
Parks & Nature in ...
A coyote wandered the docks at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor Saturday; local footage captured the animal near slips and prompted reminders from wildlife officials.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Breezy Jazz House is relocating to 337 E Bay St and plans a late‑May reopening with expanded shows and a New Orleans‑style menu. City incentives are covering part of the build‑out.
A semi-truck fire on I-95 North caused highway closure and brush fires, with no injuries reported. Traffic was affected and the cause is under investigation.
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