A sheriff's helicopter captured mortar-style fireworks being launched from a moving vehicle on I‑95 near St. Augustine. A passenger was arrested and initially charged; prosecutors later dropped the felony.

JSO posted surveillance images after fights at two 103rd Street restaurants; one worker was punched and the man pictured is being sought. Tips may carry a reward.

A South Florida chef was arrested in Gainesville after police say he drove to meet a 16‑year‑old and sexually battered her; he faces multiple felonies and is being held without bail.

JSO is investigating a death at Colonial Point condos on Atlantic Boulevard after a reported domestic disturbance. Police scheduled a 9 a.m. briefing as investigators worked the scene.

A man was grazed by a bullet while driving near Odessa Street on Jacksonville’s Eastside; police say an ex‑boyfriend ran from the car and detectives are searching for him.

A 28-year-old man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer after fleeing an encounter with ICE and HSI agents in St. Augustine; state troopers are investigating. The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of vehicle stops during immigration operations.

Jacksonville Beach police say five people tied to a theft ring at the Home Depot face 97 charges; investigators recovered about $2,500 and estimate more than $22,000 was stolen.

Sheriff T.K. Waters will hold a 3:30 p.m. briefing to announce the arrest of a current JSO patrol officer. The development follows months of internal probes.

Louis Hester, 20, was arrested after a July 4 attack that left a man with a concussion. Charging papers allege he conspired with juveniles; he is being held without bond.

A Jacksonville woman was arrested after authorities say a 4-year-old was found alone in unsanitary, potentially dangerous conditions, including access to fire hazards. Charging documents list child‑abuse and related counts.

A Jacksonville mother and her 3-year-old son died after a fiery crash on I‑295; a 17‑year‑old has been charged and neighbors and a fundraiser have rallied for the surviving children.

A St. Johns County man, Robert Goosey, received a 36.9‑year prison term after pleading guilty to child‑sexual‑material charges, the State Attorney’s Office says.

A 32-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested after a home shooting that sent a child to Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Police say the child’s injuries are non-life-threatening and officers found a pistol and a blood‑covered bag inside the home.