Walmart opened a next‑generation Supercenter in Jacksonville's Oakleaf neighborhood with a fresh sushi bar and roughly 400 new jobs, the company says.

City Council approved up to $7,500 to hire outside counsel after state ethics staff signaled Florida’s anti‑nepotism law could block a councilmember from seeking leadership while his father serves.

A Westside argument escalated into gunfire on Cinnamon Lakes Drive early Tuesday; a man was hospitalized and JSO is investigating whether it was self‑defense.

Two 7-year-old children died after falling through a frozen pond near Richlands; officials say investigators have ruled the deaths accidental. Authorities described the scene as heartbreaking.

The Amp's 2026 schedule stacks huge names — and several headline nights are already sold out. The venue also just earned Billboard recognition.

Southern Impression Homes plans roughly 108 build‑to‑rent homes in Jacksonville as part of a seven‑project Florida expansion, the company says. The move adds single‑family rental stock to a market investors are targeting.

A stolen Chevrolet Trailblazer crashed in Jacksonville's San Marco, killing two and injuring two, after a high-speed escape during a police response to car break-ins.

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a tractor-trailer in Northwest Jacksonville; this marks the 17th traffic death and the third motorcycle crash in the area within a week.

A University of Florida study revealed multiple small errors led to the collapse of hurricane-resistant light poles during Hurricane Ian, including manufacturing flaws, design issues, and installation errors.

The City Council meeting in Green Cove Springs highlighted community appreciation for city departments, volunteerism, cultural event approvals, legal settlement progress, and discussions on fiscal accountability.

Registration for the Jacksonville Environmental Symposium is closing soon. The event on February 12-13 will feature discussions on environmental issues and is free, but space is limited.

Green Cove Springs urges residents to sign up for email alerts for utility updates, weather advisories, and community news, with options for text and online notifications available.

St. Johns County Public Library System celebrates National Seed Swap Day with a Seed Library initiative to encourage local gardening and biodiversity.