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Middleton-Burney Elementary in Crescent City was locked down Monday while deputies searched for a nearby burglary suspect. Officials say students and staff were not in danger.
Sports in ...
Jacksonville will host the UpShot League this Friday after organizers announced roughly $40 million in investment and named former WNBA president Donna Orender commissioner.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A proposed rewrite of Jacksonville's 2045 plan would let developers build denser projects near transit in return for affordable units or flood‑resilient features.
Clay County deputies responded to a deputy-involved shooting in Oakleaf Plantation's Silver Bluff; officials said the scene remained active but residents were not in danger. More details are pending.
A North Jacksonville former motel-turned-studio complex sold for $12.3 million May 5, a quick flip that underscores investor demand for affordable multifamily stock. The 192-unit property sits near the Jacksonville Zoo.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy smoke this morning and a chance of storms this afternoon. Beaches face a moderate rip‑current risk.
Closing arguments have wrapped as a jury prepares to weigh evidence in the 2021 Fort Pierce killing; prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
Gusty southwest winds and highs near 94°F put inland Jacksonville under a Red Flag Warning today; storm chances rise tonight and through the weekend.
Two people were found dead Wednesday night inside a Southside home on Crossview Drive. Investigators say there is no ongoing threat as the Medical Examiner and State Attorney’s Office assist.
Food & Drinks in ...
Texas-born Desi Chowrastha has opened its first Florida outpost in St. Johns, pairing a broad counter-service menu with an attached grocery and live kitchens.
A Washington, D.C. murder suspect was arrested after a license-plate reader flagged his car on I‑95 in Camden County. He is being held for extradition.
A road‑rage shooting in Butler Beach left one person seriously injured and closed Palmetto Road at A1A South. Deputies say one person has been detained and investigators are on scene.
A social-media 'predator catcher' influencer was arrested in Clay County on extortion allegations. Deputies warn vigilante sting videos can jeopardize investigations.
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