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A Jacksonville woman pleaded guilty this week after prosecutors say she and co‑conspirators bought dozens of guns in Northeast Florida and hid them in a shipment bound for Haiti; sentencing is set for Aug. 18, 2026.
A JTA bus struck and killed a pedestrian Sunday on I‑95 south near University Boulevard West in Jacksonville. JTA says the bus had no passengers and the driver was uninjured.
A fight inside the Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Jacksonville left a man stabbed and a woman charged, police say.
A car smashed into Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q on Merrill Road Saturday; two adults were taken to hospital with non-critical injuries and the restaurant plans limited seating.
An electric dirt bike reportedly hit more than 70 mph on a New Smyrna sidewalk before the rider fled and abandoned the machine. Police seized the bike and are asking for tips in case #260500349.
An Alachua County deputy was fired after his arrest in Cross City; authorities say he assaulted multiple women and threatened to shoot bystanders.
A Palm Coast teen and her 64-year-old grandmother were arrested after a May 25 dispute at Ralph Carter Park turned into threats, stolen items and a locked-restroom confrontation.
A Daphne mother has been charged with manslaughter and aggravated child abuse after investigators say she fed a liquid into her toddler's feeding tube that led to his death.
A backing maneuver on Tiffany Pines Circle left an elderly man dead Saturday; police say the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Hayden Hancock was cited for DUI, speeding and an open container and placed on administrative leave while the city investigates.
A Ridgeview High teacher was arrested after investigators say he sent sexually explicit messages and photos to a student; officials charged him on multiple counts and the probe is ongoing.
A man was found shot to death Friday at the Metro Inn and Suites on Golfair Boulevard. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says the incident appears isolated while detectives investigate.
New industry reports put Florida among the nation’s cargo‑theft hotspots while Jacksonville carriers say fake pickups and stolen loads are disrupting operations.
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