Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he signed a bill to speed shoreline restoration and protect public beach access, framing it as part of the state’s resilience push.

An undercover St. Patrick’s Day operation at Flagler County’s jail led to three inmates facing new felony counts after deputies say Suboxone and fentanyl were traded for commissary items.

JTA has outlined five alternatives for the downtown Skyway — from rehab to AVs or a trail — and is holding open houses next week for public input. Community feedback will help narrow the plan.

The city rolled out a $2M revolving construction‑loan pool aimed at buyers earning roughly $36,000 a year or less, with repayments recycled to fund more deeply affordable homes.

Jacksonville is piloting AI-assisted plan review with Swiftbuild.ai to speed permitting while keeping human reviewers in the loop. Early pilots have already shown faster turnarounds.

A former '19 Kids and Counting' star was arrested after a 14‑year‑old said she was abused at age 9 during a 2020 Panama City Beach vacation.

Palatka police say a suspect is in custody after a death on Husson Avenue. Investigators say details remain limited while detectives work the scene.

FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue says freight generates about $83 billion and supports 500,000+ jobs in Florida, a reminder that ports, rail and trucks drive local economies.

The murder trial of St. Simons Island dentist Suzanne Mericle opened Wednesday in Hall County. Prosecutors say the case stems from the March 8, 2025 Lake Lanier shooting.

Daytona Beach commissioners voted to send a charter amendment to the November ballot that would bar using treated wastewater as drinking water. The decision lands as a 2032 state deadline pushes cities to find new outlets for reclaimed water.

A Daytona Beach man is in custody after deputies say he stabbed his wife's boyfriend on the front porch last Thursday; the victim later died and the probe is ongoing.

A Jacksonville family of four is recovering after a St. Johns County crash; a GoFundMe has raised more than $33,000 for surgeries, rehab and childcare.

Four people were arrested and a fifth sought after more than $10,000 in restaurant equipment was stolen in Palm Coast, officials say.