Authorities say DNA tied a Jesup man to two pregnancies with the same Florida juvenile; he’s been charged with child abuse and impregnating a child under 16.

St. Johns County planners unanimously denied a rezoning request for a Daily’s gas station after neighbors raised traffic, safety and study‑deficit concerns. The decision is the latest setback for the developer.

Columbia County detectives arrested 20-year-old Connor A. Gooding after an investigation that allegedly found child sexual material and images of animals; bond was set at $430,000. The sheriff's Facebook post lists multiple felony counts and says Gooding was released on bond the next day.

Founding Dean Nick Allard says JU’s downtown law campus is "rocket fuel" for Jacksonville, promising more students, clinics and court‑adjacent work to West Forsyth.

Developer Jax Green Industrial plans two speculative warehouses at Port Jax totaling about 82,000 sq ft, aimed at smaller tenants with delivery expected June 2027.

A three-day FDLE sweep in Alachua County led to 25 arrests for alleged sex-offender registry violations, officials say. The operation targeted about 80 registrants and flagged unreported or incorrect information.

A man found stabbed on Rose Street in Atlantic Beach Tuesday night died at the hospital. Police say a suspect is in custody and homicide detectives are investigating.

St. Augustine police will run active-assailant drills at Ketterlinus Elementary today and again Thursday, producing a heavier police presence near the school.

JSO is investigating a reported shooting on Bridge Road near Dunn Avenue in Copper Hill; officials held an early‑morning briefing but released few details.

Chick-fil-A is running a weeklong pop-up at Jax Tower to test downtown demand. The trial through July 10 could influence whether the chain opens a permanent urban location.

A 19‑year‑old was killed and six others were shot after a downtown Pensacola youth gathering on July 4. Police say the attack appears targeted and are seeking tips and video.

A man in his late 40s was shot outside a Southside apartment early Saturday; police say four masked suspects fled and JSO is asking the public for tips.

Trevato has begun building 415 apartments at the former Adventure Landing site, including 30 affordable units and ground‑floor retail. Pre‑leasing is expected in 2028.