A Jacksonville shelter dog donated blood to help another dog survive. Now Andres needs a home of his own.

A Jacksonville back-to-school bash will give away 500 supply-filled backpacks Saturday, with free physicals and family resources also available.

After local reporting found chronic attendance problems, Jacksonville says it will add members and review how the Park Safety Council is organized. City leaders want the council to finish regular inspection reports.

ACPS will host a BISSELL Empty the Shelters adoption drive Saturday at 2020 Forest St; adoption fees are waived and hundreds of pets are expected. Arrive early and bring ID.

A precautionary boil‑water notice for all City of Lawtey customers was issued July 20 after a chlorine system problem; residents must boil or bottle water until tests clear.

Billy 'Bigga Rankin' Plummer, a longtime Jacksonville DJ and community advocate, died July 20. His family says the K.I.N.G. Foundation will continue its Aug. 8 back‑to‑school drive.

A DeFuniak Springs man claimed the $5 million 200X THE CASH prize and took a $2.78M lump-sum; the winning ticket was sold at a local Tom Thumb, state records show.

Florida’s jobless rate slipped to 4.7% in June — the first monthly decline since late 2024 — as payrolls added about 11,100 jobs amid uneven sector gains. The year‑over‑year jump in unemployed keeps policy makers on alert.

WareWorks opened this week in the former Venus Swimwear headquarters, turning a 135,000‑sq‑ft building into a community hub for skilled‑trades training and employer connections.

Duval Day returns to Clanzel T. Brown Park Saturday with music, vendors and thousands expected. JSO and JFRD urge hydration and caution amid heat.

New nonprofit data shows the average Florida client seeking help carries about $31,000 in unsecured debt as living costs rise faster than pay. Counseling calls are climbing statewide.

A Quick Pick bought at a Port St. Lucie Walmart matched Friday's Jackpot Triple Play, the largest of six Florida Lottery payouts. Other stores from Cape Coral to Jacksonville also produced winners.

Dr. Lisa Sutherland steps in as Jacksonville University's interim president as Tim Cost moves to chancellor.