A Disability Rights Florida report ties at least six preventable deaths to missed safety checks, falsified logs and oversight gaps at state psychiatric hospitals.

A bundle of St. Augustine oceanfront parcels with 374 feet of combined beach frontage is slated for a luxury auction in April 2026, marketed for private homes or multifamily development.

JTA has outlined five alternatives for the downtown Skyway — from rehab to AVs or a trail — and is holding open houses next week for public input. Community feedback will help narrow the plan.

Dream Finders CEO Patrick Zalupski appears on Forbes’ 2026 billionaires list even as his homebuilder’s stock slid and his purchase of the Tampa Bay Rays reshapes his assets. The mix of public shares and private sports ownership is what moved the needle.

A new city resolution would lock in shorter dates for St. Augustine’s landmark Nights of Lights and require holiday lights be taken down within 30 days. The commission will debate the measure on March 23.

Permits show Normandy Cove, a five-building, $23.01M, 151,927‑sq‑ft apartment project planned for Jacksonville's Westside.

Jacksonville Beach announced an RFP for the city-owned lot south of Latham Plaza, seeking mixed-use proposals that would include public parking and commercial space. The city said the procurement process will include public review and an evaluation committee.

A Talleyrand home came under gunfire Monday night after a traffic stop; one suspect detained and no injuries reported.

A multiagency sweep in Camden County on March 3 led to three arrests and the seizure of cocaine‑pressing equipment and stolen firearms. Investigators say the probe is ongoing.

A late-night collision at New Kings Road and Soutel Drive killed one man and left a teen driver unhurt. JSO says investigators are on the scene.

A 43-year-old man died after his UTV overturned on private property in Hilliard; an 18-year-old passenger was uninjured.

A 25-year-old Jacksonville man was indicted after an FBI undercover sting alleged he tried to meet a 13‑year‑old. Prosecutors say the arrest followed explicit messages and a planned meet‑up.

Nikki Lawson’s Sistas Place will open in late May at 2475 Blanding Blvd in Middleburg, bringing fried chicken, catfish, weekend brunch and a small events space to town.