House Bill 233 would require booster seats for most Florida children through age 8, with height and medical exceptions and a July 1, 2026 effective date. Local safety groups are offering free checks and low‑cost programs.

A St. Johns County judge will hear sentencing for Spencer Calvert after prosecutors say he misappropriated millions from Nocatee homebuyers, leaving unfinished houses and liens. Victims and subcontractors are watching the courtroom for restitution.

St. Johns County commissioners approved a special‑use permit for an 850‑student K–8 Episcopal school at 895 Palm Valley Road; the project will be built on church land and open in phases before 2027–28.

A person suffered life-threatening injuries after an incident at Lake Shore Middle School in Jacksonville. Officials say the individual was taken to the hospital and details remain limited.

A brush fire west of LPGA Boulevard prompted evacuations in the Mosaic subdivision as crews battled dry, windy conditions and worked to protect homes.

Cowford Chophouse settled a federal ADA website lawsuit tied to a repeat plaintiff in a case owners say illustrates a surge of web‑access litigation and unclear technical rules. The dispute highlights why code‑level fixes — not overlays — are becoming essential.

A sweeping Florida education bill would require HD fetal‑development videos in grades 6–12, let parents opt out and fold math, attendance and curriculum rules into one package.

Human remains and parts of a submerged Neon believed to be Mary Lou Combs were recovered from the Intracoastal, bringing closure to a 2003 cold case. DNA confirmation is pending.

Patchy frost and a Freeze Warning this morning; highs rebound into the upper 50s and fire-weather risk returns this afternoon.

Florida's public counsel says FPL customers are already paying into a multiyear settlement and that his office is appealing the commission's approval.

State officials warn that spring cleanup and widespread drought raise wildfire risk across North Carolina; safety tips and permit info are included.

JFRD broke ground on a permanent Health & Wellness Center to centralize screenings, fitness and medical care for Jacksonville firefighters. The move aims to detect cancer and cardiac problems earlier.

At least one person was shot near New Kings Road and Soutel Drive Monday; JSO taped off a laundromat as detectives investigated. Officials say more details are forthcoming.