Tampa‑based American Landmark bought Levi at River City, a 552‑unit Jacksonville complex, widening its Sun Belt footprint. The acquisition brings a large River City asset under the owner‑operator’s wing.

A five‑grant package includes an $11.2M Mayport port award, a DOT accelerator grant and funding for trees and homelessness services. City officials say the wins will prime downtown projects and protect the working waterfront.

A driver allegedly struck a fire truck on International Speedway Boulevard, fled and led deputies on a chase that ended with a foot pursuit and arrest in DeLand. Authorities say the 27‑year‑old suspect was evaluated at a hospital before booking.

Predawn raids in east Volusia targeted a drug network tied to overdose deaths; deputies arrested about a dozen and say they are still hunting roughly 50 suspects.

Fireworks will be launched from the Jacksonville Beach pier at 9 p.m. on Saturday; expect closures and heavy traffic.

A Jacksonville man was arrested after investigators say 34 gold coins worth about $241K were taken from a FedEx distribution center on Commonwealth Avenue.

A deadly crash closed State Road 40 near Pierson Wednesday, forcing detours at U.S. 17 as troopers investigate.

Partly cloudy morning with highs near 90°F. Slight chance of afternoon storms, gusty NE winds and a moderate rip current risk at area beaches.

A traffic stop in Indian River County ended with a 79-year-old arrested and his red Corvette impounded after deputies say they found packaged cannabis, a scale and a gun.

The Goff Family Shelter opened in Lincolnville with nine family rooms and 37 beds, aimed at keeping parents and children together while caseworkers help them find housing and jobs.

A Palm Coast couple says $40,000 wired for home renovations never produced finished work and much of the money was allegedly spent on signed baseball cards, authorities say.

A Georgia inmate pleaded guilty in a multi‑kilogram fentanyl conspiracy tied to Jacksonville after agents seized roughly seven kilograms during a traffic stop.

The restored Sunbeam 1000hp will return to Daytona Beach in March 2027 for a centenary run and museum displays after a U.S. tour this autumn.