A man was seriously hurt after falling from an electric device behind Nocatee’s splash water park Saturday night; witnesses say a hoverboard may have been involved.

Heavy police activity shut parts of Beach Boulevard near 2nd Street as Jacksonville Beach officers investigated multiple incidents; three adults were taken to hospitals with non‑life‑threatening injuries.

Preliminary VISIT FLORIDA estimates show 143.3 million visitors in 2025, driven by domestic travel and a record fourth quarter. The tally could reshape spring travel across Orlando, Miami and the Gulf Coast.

A late-night crash at Beach Blvd and Hodges Blvd closed westbound lanes Saturday and left one person dead, Jacksonville Fire Rescue confirmed.

Gusty northwest winds and a Red Flag Warning hit Jacksonville Sunday; officials warn against outdoor burning and advise protecting plants and pipes overnight.

A late-night house fire in Jacksonville's Springfield neighborhood left one person dead. JSO detectives and state fire investigators are working the case.

A 1,000‑drone concert lands near EverBank Stadium next Friday and Saturday, pairing live strings with sky art and picnic‑style seating.

Holly Ridge moved to annex land that could allow Project Ajax to add thousands of homes — neighbors warn of PFAS contamination, packed schools and stretched services.

A coyote wandered the docks at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor Saturday; local footage captured the animal near slips and prompted reminders from wildlife officials.

A motorcyclist was killed early Saturday after rear-ending stopped vehicles at U.S. 17 and New Berlin Road in Jacksonville; two drivers were seriously injured, troopers say.

Breezy Jazz House is relocating to 337 E Bay St and plans a late‑May reopening with expanded shows and a New Orleans‑style menu. City incentives are covering part of the build‑out.

The Jacksonville North Pulaski board voted unanimously to terminate Bayou Meto Principal Lindsey Jones after months of fallout over how the school handled allegations against a custodian. The move follows a packed, hours‑long meeting and ongoing parent demands for answers.

A coalition of seven Florida private schools says Step Up For Students failed to deliver millions in scholarship dollars, straining small and special‑needs programs and spawning a Duval County lawsuit.