Detective Ford from the Jacksonville Beach Police Department visited St. Paul’s Catholic School to teach kindergarteners about safety and recognizing stranger danger, highlighting community policing efforts.

A 14-year-old, Keyon Byrd, was arrested in Jacksonville for murdering 18-year-old Marlon Lane, prompting a call for parental involvement in youth lives.

28 Duval County seniors are National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, competing for scholarships after excelling on the PSAT. Finalists and winners to be announced by April 2026.

The city announces a series of meetings on September 15 to discuss the Millage Rate, Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, and community issues, with provisions for public engagement and ADA accommodations.

St. Johns County is celebrating a $1 million fund allocation for the Florida Museum of Black History with an event featuring speeches and performances.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting near Knight Boxx Road and Blanding Blvd in Middleburg with few details released to the public.

Hakeem 'Ksoo' Robinson's request for a new trial in a 2020 murder case was denied, with the sentencing set for September 19. His defense cited issues including prejudicial iCloud notes and altered testimony, but the judge found no prejudice.

A man was shot after he refused to give more money to a supposed panhandler in Jacksonville. Despite giving initial cash, the suspect shot him multiple times when further money was denied. The shooter remains at large, and the victim is stable.

An officer-involved shooting in South St. Augustine, involving an "armed man," is under investigation, with law enforcement presence impacting the area. Details remain limited.

Green Cove Springs is ending its curbside recycling program with the last collection scheduled for September 26, 2025, due to unspecified challenges. The city offers a helpline for residents' concerns.

The NWS issued a Coastal Flood Advisory and High Rip Current Risk for Jacksonville, warning of minor flooding and dangerous currents despite mild weather.

A new amphitheater funded by the Developing Artists Foundation was unveiled at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, offering students a unique outdoor performance space.

A Jacksonville house fire injured four, including two children, with two in critical condition. Cause under investigation, smoke detector status unknown.