Showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville with brief heavy downpours; area beaches face a High rip current risk through late tonight.

A JSO drone feed helped lifeguards return two swimmers swept out by a current to shore. Officials warned of high rip currents over the Memorial Day weekend.

A Tallahassee juror reported a $10,000 bribery attempt; two people have been charged and prosecutors say the offer relied on a childhood connection. The juror declined and reported it.

A Jacksonville sales rep was sentenced to 22 months and ordered to repay roughly $3.75M after federal prosecutors say he hid income and shifted assets to avoid the IRS.

A Baldwin Middle-Senior High social studies teacher was arrested Friday and reassigned while investigators probe allegations described as an offense against a student.

Hot and humid with a 50% chance of afternoon storms; NWS warns of dangerous rip currents on northeast Florida beaches through late tonight.

A Jacksonville grandmother was struck and killed while crossing W. 8th Street. Her family says the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and they've launched a fundraiser.

DHS told the Tampa Bay Times the proposed Panama City "Panhandle Pokey" is no longer being proposed. The reversal clouds Florida's detention expansion plans.

JSO released footage showing a "rook" used to gas a truck during a May 6 standoff behind the San Pablo Road Walmart; a man emerged armed and was shot by officers. Investigation is ongoing.

A Beachwalk merchant posted drone footage showing empty lots and sparse traffic, saying the stalled build-out is hurting his restaurant. Developers say permits are underway and construction will begin this summer.

Animal Care & Protective Services and JSO responded to a Southside home after a tip about dozens of cats; ACPS says the house may hold 40–80 cats and some may not have survived.

Two people were killed and another was injured Thursday after a two‑vehicle crash on Roosevelt Boulevard north of NAS Jacksonville. The Florida Highway Patrol says the incident is under investigation.

Detective Eva Solis was named law‑enforcement officer of the year after undercover work helped dismantle a child‑exploitation ring and led to rescues and a federal conviction.