Jacksonville Police Department opens a warming station at the Public Safety Complex Municipal Courtroom due to extreme cold, from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday.

St. Augustine will celebrate its 42nd Annual Arbor Day with a ceremony, tree planting, and free sapling distribution on January 17, 2025, at Plaza de la Constitución. Mayor Sikes-Kline and officials will speak, and there will be a choir performance.

Jacksonville prepares for severe cold with a Freeze Warning and advisory. The city opens a warming center and urges residents to use COJ Libraries and Community Centers to stay warm. Non-profits aid the homeless with shelter options.

Jacksonville is hosting its 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast in partnership with local organizations, featuring keynote speaker Jonathan Eig, with a focus on celebrating Dr. King's legacy and recognizing youth leaders.

Eden Kendall returns to TV as the co-host of WJXT-TV's "River City Live," departing from her position at "99.9 Gator Country" WGNE where she spent many years in radio.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is educating the public about legal drone use, encouraging reporting of suspicious activities, and highlighting drone benefits in various sectors while emphasizing adherence to FAA regulations.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reports a decrease in homicides in 2024, attributing this to officer efforts, while stressing that any murder is too many. Further details are discussed in the Florida Times-Union.

Jacksonville Beach Police shared that extra holiday stockings from a community drive were donated to Wolfson's Children's Hospital, showing the local spirit of giving.

Clay County, FL, has upgraded a traffic cabinet at Spring Park Elementary School with a creative design to delight its students, part of a plan to revamp such infrastructure near schools.

Vice Mayor Barbara Blonder of St. Augustine credits her students with inspiring her political journey and emphasizes her commitment to environmental conservation.

Orange County, FL celebrates its 200th anniversary by inviting residents to share personal stories and photos for a public archive, highlighting the region's history and progress.

St. Johns County is introducing a new historical marker honoring the Wetumpka Fruit Company's influence in making Hastings, Florida's potato capital. The unveiling, open to the public, celebrates the town's agricultural past.

Jacksonville launches "Community Spring Refresh Program" to assist residents with home and yard maintenance from February 8 to March 15, available on a first-come, first-served basis.