A Jacksonville back-to-school bash will give away 500 supply-filled backpacks Saturday, with free physicals and family resources also available.

Muscle Foods USA is opening a Southeast distribution hub on Jacksonville’s Westside for sports nutrition and wellness products. The move adds another logistics user to an industrial corridor already attracting major tenants.

An Orlando man known as “Boogy” is accused of orchestrating a $68,410 counterfeit-check operation targeting Jacksonville-area credit unions.

A 10.6-acre Brentwood project could bring 124 permanently attainable homes to Jacksonville’s urban core. Its land-trust model is designed to keep them affordable for future buyers, too.

Joseph D. Spector, 38, was arrested after a 17-month Flagler County probe that found he allegedly abused two young girls. He’s being held on $150,000 bond.

Kaika Teppanyaki will close and reopen in late August as Iwa, trading hibachi shows for an all-you-can-eat sushi menu while keeping table service.

Clay County deputies responded Monday to a reported shooting on Gwen Avenue in Callahan; the sheriff's office called the incident isolated and said there's no public threat.

Heat Advisory Monday with highs near 96°F and heat‑index values over 100°F. Cooling centers are listed and a slight chance of afternoon storms may bring brief heavy rain.

St. Johns County deputies are investigating a reported firearm discharge Saturday; detectives are processing the scene and asking witnesses to come forward.

A pool‑table argument at a Jacksonville tavern escalated into gunfire on May 12. Detectives later arrested two people in the months‑long probe.

A city memo shows Jacksonville could offer a 10-year, $475K recapture grant to bring a California battery developer’s HQ and R&D, promising 20 high-wage jobs.

Planning Commission recommended approval of a 110-unit Dream Finders development at the former Kings Trail Elementary; neighborhood requests for buffers, access and height limits were rejected.

Hot and humid Friday with highs near 96 and heat indices near 105. Storms increase Saturday with showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday.