The City Commission requires a $75 permit and a $150 refundable deposit for beach fires to cover costs and ensure rule compliance, with potential $500 fines for violations.

A 24-year-old motorcyclist, Andy Willis, died in a collision with a sedan in Pensacola, FL. The crash occurred on Creighton Road and is under FHP investigation.

A 63-year-old Palatka man died on Thanksgiving evening after his sedan collided with an SUV on State Road 207 in Putnam County. He was ejected from the vehicle for not wearing a seatbelt, while the SUV occupants sustained minor injuries.

North Bay Village announces a golf cart parade and Christmas in the Park event for December 6, with activities starting at 4:30 p.m. Prizes for the best-decorated carts and various holiday festivities are planned.

First Lady Casey DeSantis launches the 'Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive' to benefit foster children and families in need, with donations accepted until December 13, 2024.

Jacksonville City Council allocates $1.3 million for homeless shelter expansion in response to enforcement of new Florida law criminalizing sleeping in public.

The Hastings neighborhood is celebrating the launch of its new Community Center and Library, set to be a cornerstone for local education and engagement.

St. Johns County has launched a $21 million workforce development initiative, including a new educational campus for vocational training, aiming to create over 550 jobs.

The Jacksonville Light Boat Parade is set to illuminate the St. Johns River on Nov 30, 2024, featuring a festive boat display and fireworks, with enhanced activities along the Southbank.

Spencer Ross Pearson, who pled guilty to stabbing his ex-girlfriend and her mother, is set for sentencing with his defense citing CTE from playing football as a factor in his behavior.

Protests in Jacksonville arose over Tony Ricardo's past social media comments as he and two others prepared for a Duval County School Board swearing-in ceremony.

The Jaguars suffered a heavy 52-6 defeat against the Lions, with discussions of staff changes emerging. Meanwhile, the Lions engage in community service off the field.

A service dog was shot by a JSO officer during a response to an armed dispute in Riverside, in which the dog bit an officer. The woman, a veteran with her child, was involved in a heated altercation over stolen property recovery.