A Jacksonville resident says one phone call almost emptied his bank account. Local reporting and federal guidance explain how the scam worked and what to do next.

St. Johns County has hoisted purple flags after Portuguese man‑o‑war were spotted on beaches. Lifeguards warn swimmers and outline first‑aid guidance for stings.

The DDRB approved concept designs Thursday for a restored Ambassador Hotel and the Cathedral Commons housing plan, clearing a major design hurdle for both projects. Each move brings the developments closer to permits and construction.

Nineteen cats were found abandoned at a DeLand motel; three died and 16 are receiving care as authorities investigate.

Sheriff T.K. Waters announced arrests of two active JSO officers and one former officer amid a widening integrity probe at the department.

Avolta (parent to HMSHost) won a 15-year concession to open Oak & Ocean Food Hall in JAX’s Concourse B, mixing local favorites and national chains when the concourse opens in December 2026.

State investigators say a Jacksonville contractor underreported payroll and dodged nearly $300,000 in workers’ compensation premiums; he now faces felony counts that could mean decades in prison.

JSO warns callers impersonate deputies and demand cash for 'missed' jury duty, sometimes using fake federal citation numbers. Verify via official lines before you act.

SmartAsset's 2025 analysis puts comfortable pay for many single Floridians near six figures, while families of four often need well over $200k to feel financially secure.

A 19-year-old man died after his motorcycle struck a tractor-trailer on State Road 13 in Fruit Cove Wednesday night. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

Sheriff T.K. Waters chased a suspected shoplifter at an Atlantic Boulevard hardware store Wednesday and helped detain him after a parking-lot scuffle.

A 23-year-old Lake City man was arrested after a drive-by style shooting near NW Bascom Norris Drive that left a person wounded and prompted a police investigation.

At Camp Lejeune, multigenerational military families say a tentative ceasefire hasn't erased the anxiety and logistical strain of another Middle East war. Local routines and support networks are being tested again.