A judge imposed two more life terms after Timothy Thomas pleaded no contest in the 2010 killing of 16‑year‑old Sebastian Ochsenius, resolving a long cold case. The sentence stacks onto life terms Thomas already serves in other Florida cases.

The Florida House passed SB 824, which would force school districts to inventory vacant property; supporters call it transparency while critics warn of charter pressure.

Bellwether and Intuition Ale Works are closing downtown this spring, renewing concerns about vacancy and whether new projects will bring steady foot traffic back to the Northbank.

A New York woman was arrested after Franklin County deputies say an Eastpoint man wired about $17,000 for a promised Mustang that never arrived.

A state transportation bill would bar intentional engine revving and replace numeric decibel limits. Drivers answered with viral revving videos and online mockery.

An off-duty Nassau deputy pulled a child from a retention pond and revived her with CPR. The sheriff’s office released footage of the rescue and the reunion.

Near‑record heat Tuesday–Wednesday, then a frontal system brings showers and thunderstorms Thursday. Morning fog and a moderate rip current risk could affect commutes and beaches.

State forecasts and federal estimates show deaths now outnumber births in Florida, leaving growth reliant on migration and raising questions about services and planning.

A coalition of 32 groups is urging Florida lawmakers to tap trust‑fund receipts and boost appropriations after a state report found a roughly $759M parks repair backlog.

An early‑morning blaze destroyed a Treasure Coast cat rescue, killing 11 cats and a tortoise and injuring the owner. Volunteers and local groups are mobilizing to help.

A Jacksonville sober‑living nonprofit that has operated since 1967 says it must raise about $175,000 after fire inspectors found long‑missed safety violations and displaced residents.

A city permit issued March 9 clears the way for a Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop at 1027 Park Street in Five Points, prompting mixed reactions from nearby businesses.

Spliff's Gastropub broke ground at The Reef on Mayport Road, joining a wave of new restaurants coming to Atlantic Beach. The buildout will add outdoor seating, a full bar and a large tap list.