A Duval County Public Schools paraprofessional was arrested on felony child‑abuse charges after an alleged incident at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center. The district says criminal and HR investigations are underway.

A St. Augustine surrogate says the intended father never claimed triplet boys she carried, and she's asking a judge to be named their legal parent. A short hearing is set for July 29.

A new analysis finds untreated sleep apnea tied to roughly 69% faster cognitive decline over 10 years, and suggests broader access to and adherence with CPAP may protect brain health.

An I‑Team visit found squatters, broken A/Cs and debris at a Westside complex tied to a landlord with repeated code complaints as receivers prepared to sell the property.

Warren Equity Partners closed Fund V with about $2.8B in commitments, oversubscribed and backed by more than 60 institutional investors.

About four kilograms of suspected fentanyl were seized at a Northside apartment and two men were arrested in a JSO narcotics sweep.

A 57-year-old man died after a pickup crossed into oncoming traffic on State Road 100 west of Bunnell; troopers say a truck driver suffered only minor injuries.

Sip n' Smash — from the operators behind Talkin' Tacos — has opened at The Palms at Gate Parkway, bringing smash burgers, shakes and breakfast sandwiches to Jacksonville. Permits and state filings show the concept has been in the works since spring 2025.

Butler Pointe, a 151,006‑square‑foot Southside office building, sold for $14.7M on July 9 to a Fort Lauderdale buyer.

A three‑vehicle crash in High Springs on Saturday killed a Sarasota woman. Troopers say a Branford pickup rear‑ended her SUV; FHP is investigating.

A fatal crash on I‑95 in Nassau County on Saturday closed lanes near Yulee and snarled traffic. Troopers and county deputies were on scene while investigators worked to clear the roadway.

A fatal crash on Zoo Parkway renewed alarm over at least 35 crashes this year; neighbors point to repeated incidents and want faster enforcement and fixes.

A man was shot in the face outside My Place Bar & Grill in Baymeadows and is in critical but stable condition; police are seeking tips and video.