Honduran national Ana Romero was sentenced to 21 months in prison for her role in a $7.6 million fraud scheme involving off-the-books payroll and tax evasion.

Ryan Lauber, an employee at Publix, rescued a colleague from a sinking truck in a pond behind the store, as reported by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Atlantic Beach is combating the invasive Beach Vitex plant, which threatens local dunes and native flora, urging residents to report sightings for its control.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office asked for public help on a "suspicious" incident where an ex-boyfriend allegedly tried to forcibly take his ex-girlfriend; both were later found.

Mayor Deegan launches Keep Jax Cute: Don’t Pollute campaign, featuring the Jax Litter League and mascot T.P. McClean, to combat litter in Jacksonville.

Clay County Sheriff's Office is searching for Wayne Euson, a 47-year-old man, for opiate trafficking and using technology for crime. They seek public help to locate him.

Jacksonville city offices and facilities close on July 4, 2025, but essential services like waste collection continue. Public libraries, certain parks, and ACPS will have modified hours.

The NWS forecasts varied weather for Jacksonville on Independence Day, with showers, thunderstorms and high temperatures expected, continuing into the weekend.

Municipal workers are set to trim local palm trees from July 7 to late August to improve their health and aesthetics, with residents advised to follow progress via the city's announcement.

A Georgia man received a 15-year federal prison sentence for attempting to produce child sexual abuse material after interacting with an undercover agent he believed was a minor.

A shooting in Jacksonville injured five after an altercation between women escalated. Two men are expected to recover; a third victim's injuries are non-life-threatening. The incident involved gunfire into a crowd and is believed to be isolated.

St. Johns County Sheriff's Office seeks new Public Safety Telecommunicators, offering a signing bonus and education incentives for qualified individuals without prior experience necessary.

An Amtrak train en route to Miami lost power in Florida, leading to heat-related issues for passengers, with some hospitalized. Emergency services responded, and Amtrak arranged alternative transport and offered refunds.