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A 26-year-old Wellborn woman was killed when a car ran off County Road 245 and hit a tree; three occupants were airlifted to UF Health Shands with serious injuries.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly clear Thursday morning with a high near 90°F. Patchy fog inland and moderate rip currents at area beaches through Friday.
Partly cloudy and warm today with highs near 88°F; gusty E‑winds and a moderate rip current risk at area beaches through Friday.
A lost phone found at Baptist Medical Center led to the arrest of a Jacksonville home‑health physical therapist after investigators say hundreds of illicit files were recovered.
High rip-current risk and gusty east winds will make Jacksonville beaches hazardous through May 20. Morning fog may slow some commutes.
Mostly sunny and breezy today in Jacksonville with highs around 86°F. High rip current risk remains through late Tuesday night.
Food & Drinks in ...
Family‑run Nick's Pizza Co. opened in Mandarin, offering Chicago tavern‑style pies, Italian beef sandwiches and takeout service from a small Old St. Augustine Road storefront.
Community & Society in ...
Alumni are gathering at Camp Blanding to protest the Florida National Guard's plan to end the Florida Youth ChalleNGe Academy, a program supporters say changed thousands of lives.
Retail & Industry in ...
A Jacksonville man found an empty mailer with a QR code and warns it may be part of a national "brushing" scam. Experts urge residents not to scan unexpected codes and to report suspicious packages.
An officer-involved shooting was reported late Thursday on Eberly Drive near Craig Airport. Authorities said details are limited and all officers are believed to be okay.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The new high‑span A1A North Causeway Bridge opens Friday at 8 a.m., replacing the drawbridge and easing traffic to North Hutchinson Island.
A Duval County jury convicted Di’Joure Renfrow in a 2023 murder‑for‑hire shooting that sent 17 rounds into a Jacksonville home; no one was hurt and sentencing is pending.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Construction Coverage analysis using Redfin data ranked Jacksonville last among large U.S. metros, but local brokers say the picture is mixed and neighborhood‑specific. Well‑prepared, claim‑free homes are still drawing buyers.
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