An $8.75 million Florida Lotto ticket was sold at J and J Food Store in Jacksonville Beach, matching all six numbers drawn on Wednesday. The winner has 180 days to claim their prize.

Jacksonville opens its first Entrepreneurship Workforce Development Center, offering resources to local entrepreneurs and job seekers, with plans to launch more centers.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office used social media to locate a non-verbal teen's family, leading to a swift and safe reunion.

Atlantic Beach upgraded its Thor Guard Lightning Prediction System to improve public safety with new technology providing advanced warnings of potential lightning strikes.

A small plane crashed in a cabbage field in Hastings, St. Johns County, with the pilot suffering minor injuries and hospitalized; authorities are investigating the accident.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office invites public feedback for its reaccreditation process via a CALEA® comment portal available from May 2 to July 1, 2025.

Robert McFarland of St. Johns County Parks and Recreation won the 2024 Tourism and Hospitality Government Employee of the Year Award for enhancing sports tourism and grant management.

Robert McFarland received the St. Johns County Tourism Employee of the Year Award for his sports tourism work.

Jacksonville commemorated the 50th Black April anniversary, recognizing the shared sacrifices of US and Republic of Vietnam servicemen during the fall of Saigon.

The annual Opening of the Beaches Parade in Jacksonville Beach celebrates coastal living with a procession, invoking city preparations and impacting local businesses.

High rip current risk in SE Georgia and NE Florida beaches; NWS Jacksonville warns beachgoers to be cautious, and provides safety tips and a mixed weather forecast with showers and potential thunderstorms.

Joel Sneed of the OIA received the Patriot Award for his support of military personnel, nominated by Morgan Hughes for his accommodating and supportive actions.

St. Johns County Clerk's Office announces a free webinar on navigating official records, highlighting transparency, user-friendliness, and offering interactive support.