A July 4 traffic stop on Otter Pond Road ended with deputies seizing roughly 300 grams of meth and a revolver; a 43‑year‑old man now faces trafficking and weapons charges.

Hot and muggy Monday: highs near 94°F and heat index up to 106°F. Afternoon storms possible with gusts and a moderate rip-current risk.

Publix and a Chilean supplier are recalling a lot of GreenWise frozen blueberries after 12 E. coli infections were linked to the product. Customers should check packages and return affected bags for a refund.

A 47-year-old man was arrested in connection with the Jan. 23 Sunbeam Road death after being indicted in May. An arraignment is set for July 13 in Duval County.

A July 4 blast and fire at Santore Fireworks west of Bunnell heavily damaged a building but left no one hurt, officials say; the State Fire Marshal is investigating.

Heat Advisory Sunday in Jacksonville; highs near 95°F and heat index over 105°F. Afternoon storms may bring lightning and gusts.

A Florida appeals panel has denied Charlie Adelson’s request for a new trial and affirmed his conviction in the 2014 killing of FSU professor Dan Markel. The court found no juror bias and faulted defense preservation of issues.

A 23-year-old Lake City man was killed after his sedan went airborne and he was ejected south of Lake Butler, troopers said.

A New York‑linked buyer sued Reinhold Corp. over a 1,389‑acre mitigation‑bank parcel in Clay County, saying the tract tripled in value since a 2020 agreement.

A man in his late 40s was shot outside a Southside apartment early Saturday; police say four masked suspects fled and JSO is asking the public for tips.

A Quick Pick bought at a Port St. Lucie Walmart matched Friday's Jackpot Triple Play, the largest of six Florida Lottery payouts. Other stores from Cape Coral to Jacksonville also produced winners.

Longtime JTA CEO Nat Ford will resign effective Jan. 8, 2027 after more than 13 years. The JTA board is set to meet July 29 to begin planning the transition.

Mid‑90s heat with heat‑index values up to 105. High rip‑current risk at area beaches through the night.