Prospect Five Points will close June 28; owners said a slow season and a tough year forced the decision. The Riverside wine bar thanked patrons and encouraged visits before it shutters.

Gov. DeSantis and the state board approved more than $87M to reimburse 56 agencies for radios, AI‑connected cameras and items like tasers and e‑bikes tied to immigration enforcement.

Clarke Bros Subs will close June 20 after opening in September 2023. The Riverside counter has shortened hours this month so staff can transition.

A Duval County jury convicted Shane Payne Jr. in a violent home invasion; prosecutors say the verdict could push his prison exposure to life.

Westside neighbors say packs of loose dogs are chasing people and pets and pressing the city for faster action from animal-control officers.

Seventeen-year-old Mandarin High football player Mikah Howell is in critical condition after a Jacksonville shooting; his family has launched a fundraiser.

A Douglas man was shot during a dispute over a dog; state agents have charged three people, including a juvenile, and are asking the public for tips.

Jesse Pawlowski pleaded guilty Monday and accepted a life‑without‑parole sentence for his role in the July 20, 2021 New Summerfield quadruple slayings.

A Navy base employee was critically hurt after a shark bit him while he swam at the NSA Panama City marina. State and federal agencies are investigating.

A person was killed Tuesday in an industrial accident in Mixon Town; the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office identified the scene as 10 Stockton Street and details are pending.

Muscle Burger plans to take over the former Pizza Hut space at Hodges Plaza and expects to open within weeks with a compact, takeout-focused menu and late-night hours.

Cloudy, muggy Tuesday in Jacksonville with a high near 88°F and gusty east winds. Moderate rip currents continue; dangerous heat may peak Saturday.

A pediatric patient was transported after a near‑drowning in Oceanway; Jacksonville Fire Rescue and JSO responded while medics treated the child.