Landry's is converting the Jacksonville Beach Joe's Crab Shack into a Bubba Gump, leaving the chain with about 14 U.S. locations. The closure underscores years of retrenchment at the casual-dining seafood brand.

A federal jury in Tallahassee convicted Israel Ramos Portillo of attempting to entice a minor; sentencing is scheduled for May 19, 2026. The case grew out of a spring 2025 undercover sting.

St. Johns Asset Management is buying and renovating a historic downtown building at 3 Davis Street and plans to make the property its permanent headquarters, committing millions to the project.

A woman in her mid-40s was struck and killed while crossing Hodges Boulevard at Richmond Park Drive; the driver is cooperating and investigators briefly closed the intersection.

A woman died and a man was critically injured after a sedan struck two people who were exchanging info following a minor crash on SR‑9B, authorities say.

A Palm Coast man was arrested after deputies say he used AI to alter photos of a child into explicit OnlyFans posts. Investigators say five watermarked images triggered a months‑long probe.

A pickle-focused pop-up opens March 6–8 in St. Augustine’s historic San Marco bottling plant with tastings, murals and pickle merch. The event will include free samples and novelty bites.

A 14-year-old Matanzas High student was arrested after allegedly sending a Snapchat video showing a gun and threatening classmates. Officials say the teen admitted the weapon belonged to his father.

An adult and a juvenile were hospitalized after a shooting on Hayden Lakes Circle in Oceanway. Authorities say the adult's injuries were life-threatening while the child's were not.

Cowford Chophouse settled a federal ADA website lawsuit tied to a repeat plaintiff in a case owners say illustrates a surge of web‑access litigation and unclear technical rules. The dispute highlights why code‑level fixes — not overlays — are becoming essential.

Sunny but blustery Monday with highs near 52°F. Freeze Warning overnight into Tuesday; inland pockets may see hard freezes.

Gusty northwest winds and a Red Flag Warning hit Jacksonville Sunday; officials warn against outdoor burning and advise protecting plants and pipes overnight.

Holly Ridge moved to annex land that could allow Project Ajax to add thousands of homes — neighbors warn of PFAS contamination, packed schools and stretched services.