An elderly woman was recovered from a car pulled from a retention pond behind stores near River City Marketplace after anglers spotted the submerged vehicle; JSO is investigating.

Authorities say a Palm Coast mother left her three teens at AdventHealth Palm Coast and drove off. Deputies later found dozens of animals — including 44 dogs — at her home.

A head-on crash in Effingham County killed a father; deputies arrested a 27-year-old driver who federal officials said had a final order of removal.

Publix’s customer‑service FAQ and in‑store signs now ask that only law enforcement openly carry firearms, a reversal from the chain’s October policy. Local reporters say the change showed up this week.

A Washington, D.C. murder suspect was arrested after a license-plate reader flagged his car on I‑95 in Camden County. He is being held for extradition.

A road‑rage shooting in Butler Beach left one person seriously injured and closed Palmetto Road at A1A South. Deputies say one person has been detained and investigators are on scene.

About 30 chihuahuas were dumped on U.S. 1 in St. Johns County on May 4; a vet tech and neighbors scrambled to rescue the pups while shelters assess next steps.

FIS has teamed with Anthropic to co-design a Financial Crimes AI Agent that aims to cut AML investigation times to minutes, with pilots at BMO and Amalgamated Bank.

An 11-year-old boy died after a trailer fire Tuesday on the 12000 block of SW 84th Avenue in Bradford County; state investigators have been called in.

Putnam County deputies arrested a Palatka woman after finding three young children asleep in a car outside Midway Baptist Church alongside meth, marijuana and paraphernalia. She faces multiple charges including trafficking and child neglect.

Sheriff Gordon Smith named Galeon Edgar Brown III as Bradford County’s “Sexual Predator of the Week” on Facebook and directed residents to FDLE for verification.

A social-media 'predator catcher' influencer was arrested in Clay County on extortion allegations. Deputies warn vigilante sting videos can jeopardize investigations.

An early-morning crash at Flicker Avenue and Ernwill Street in Lincoln Villas resulted in a traffic fatality; the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating.