Atlantic Beach and FDOT will reconfigure Mayport Road, cutting the road from six lanes to four and adding a shared‑use path and bike lane; work starts June 15, 2026.

JSO arrested a man after a May 15 motel raid and seized 14.8 grams of fentanyl — more than 7,000 potentially fatal doses — plus other drugs. The suspect faces multiple felony charges.

An officer-involved shooting on Jacksonville’s Southside is under investigation after neighbors reported hearing gunfire Sunday evening. Authorities have released few details as reviews begin.

A federal jury convicted Jacksonville’s John Flowers Grissom of possessing ammunition as a felon and an unregistered short‑barreled rifle. Sentencing is set for Sept. 30.

Clusters of Flock Safety license‑plate readers are appearing near UNF and St. Johns Town Center, prompting a campus debate about safety, privacy and city purchases. Officials point to confidentiality rules while students press for oversight.

A judge ordered a former Amelia Baptist Church secretary to pay $20,000 after deputies say she embezzled more than $570,000 from the congregation.

Bodycam shows Nassau County deputies charging into a Yulee house fire to pull an elderly man and the family dog to safety. The kitchen blaze was contained and no one was hurt.

A warehouse fire behind Furniture Plus closed North Marine Boulevard Wednesday afternoon and drew multiple fire crews to the northside commercial strip.

Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, a Parris Island drill instructor, was found dead in a Starke, Florida hotel; Bradford County is investigating and the Marine Corps is cooperating.

A late-night RV fire on Lake Drive in Bunnell left one person dead. State and local investigators are working to determine the cause.

Jax Beach council narrowly approved a two-year pilot to let some bars and restaurants expand outdoor seating on Jaguars game days, with permits, security and parking rules required.

A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in Mandarin was extradited to Jacksonville and booked into Duval County Jail on Sunday, officials say.

Panama City Beach will issue on‑the‑spot $500 citations for entering the water when double‑red flags close the Gulf; repeat violations can carry a $1,000 fine and possible arrest. Officials say the change is meant to cut drownings and risky rescues.