High surf and dangerous rip currents keep Jacksonville beaches risky through Monday. Gusty onshore winds will make beach plans tricky.

A Hawthorne woman died and an 18-year-old was critically injured after a pickup crossed the center line on County Road 2082 early Saturday, troopers say.

A Philly native's new St. Augustine food truck is promising ribeye cheesesteaks, Cooper Sharp cheese and a house “Jawn” sauce when it launches this spring.

A local coalition says Mayor Donna Deegan’s Eastside board picks give LIFT JAX too much influence over $40M in community benefits funds. City and council leaders say nominees will be vetted before any money is awarded.

La Vinotinto Express, a Venezuelan food truck from owner Yohara, has plan-review filings that point to 3813 University Blvd W in Jacksonville. Menu and opening date are still being finalized.

A former Duval County school police officer was arrested after the district said he had a romantic relationship with a student. The district says it has asked the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to assist.

Augusta National just posted first photos of its new Player Services Building, revealing a 100-locker main room, recovery tubs and a Magnolia Dining Room for players and families.

A body was found Friday along the rocks at Old A1A near Gene Johnson Road. St. Johns County deputies and the medical examiner are investigating.

Strong onshore winds and a High Surf Advisory hit Jacksonville Saturday. Gusts to 45 mph and life‑threatening rip currents are expected along the coast.

A New Jersey revolving‑sushi operator has leased the former Hooters at 4521 Southside Blvd., bringing conveyor‑belt all‑you‑can‑eat sushi to Jacksonville's Tinseltown.

An emergency permit allows crews to remove three walls at 7 Aviles Street after engineers warned the addition's exterior walls were at risk of collapse. HARB will meet to set salvage conditions.

City approvals cleared civil plans for The Nexus at Regency this week. Blackwater filed a $3.7M site‑clearing permit and a slate of national brands appear in early filings.

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp opened the 2026 season at a newly renovated VyStar Ballpark, unveiling Project NEXT upgrades like a street-level shop, new gates and a larger scoreboard.