Jacksonville community leaders are discussing ways to prevent teen takeovers at malls after a shooting incident, emphasizing the need for parental awareness, responsible teen event planning, and addressing easy gun access for youth.

Sheriff Gordon Smith named John Stapleton as this week’s sexual predator and pointed residents to FDLE for photos, the registry and the 1-888-357-7332 hotline.

Coastal Farmer will be the signature oceanfront restaurant at the Dune House Hotel & Spa in Atlantic Beach, promising farm-forward fare, private dining and a dune-facing patio.

The Duval County School Police celebrated their School Safety Officers, highlighting their role as protectors, mentors, and positive influencers within the schools.

A Mid‑Westside Jacksonville family escaped a Feb. 1 electrical fire that destroyed their home of 18 years. Neighbors and a GoFundMe have begun helping replace essentials.

House and Senate budgets split funding for MOSH and the planned Florida Museum of Black History, leaving both projects' timelines and private fundraising in doubt.

Local law enforcement, like Jacksonville Beach PD, honored Presidents' Day by acknowledging past leaders and upholding principles of integrity and professionalism.

The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, faced an outage affecting users, especially on the mobile app, with service restored by 10 a.m. ET. This was the third outage in 2026, with previous incidents linked to external service disruptions.

Rebecca Murphy says she was assaulted while unconscious in a Flagler County ambulance and has now spoken on camera; prosecutors say video evidence helped secure a conviction. The case has renewed questions about patient safety during ambulance transports.

A Duval County jury convicted Christopher McDaniel in a 2023 Herlong Road shooting; he faces up to life in state prison and sentencing will be set later. The co‑defendant’s case remains pending.

Sunny Saturday gives way to a stormy Sunday with gusty winds and possible small-craft advisories.

Jacksonville has announced facility closures for Presidents' Day including government offices and recreational centers, while Animal Care Services will remain open for adoptions.

A Jacksonville surgical assistant pleaded guilty to stealing more than $60,000 in robotic arms from St. Vincent’s Southside; sentencing is set for March 5, 2026.