A brush fire in Nassau County led to evacuations on Keel Court as crews worked to contain active flames. Officials urged residents to avoid the area.

Publix recalled 12-count garlic knot rolls after labels failed to list egg as an allergen. Affected packs were removed from shelves and refunds are available.

A Florida parents' group that started with school‑board fights now has White House access, drawing praise from allies and warnings from critics over funding and influence.

Allegiant will close its Savannah aircraft base on Nov. 2, ending locally domiciled operations that began in 2019 and reshaping jobs tied to the airport.

A late-night dice game turned violent early Saturday on Jacksonville’s Northside, leaving a man in his 50s hospitalized. Detectives are asking neighbors to check cameras for footage.

DCPS could lose $3.2M in state funding for AP, IB and similar programs — a hit that may raise exam costs and squeeze college-credit options for local students.

UNF will hold a half-hour hybrid listening session April 10 to gather community input for its presidential search.

Patchy morning fog gives way to highs near 84°F; expect choppy surf and elevated rip‑current danger this weekend.

JSO’s Cold Case Unit is investigating the death of 64-year-old Francisco Juan Torres Torres at a Jacksonville hospital; the medical examiner’s determination is pending and no foul play is suspected.

Lee County says it's ready to rebuild the Fort Myers Beach pier, but a pending Army Corps permit is holding up construction.

A JSO reel shows an officer pulling over a motorcyclist, calling the riding 'like a goon' and warning of rising biker deaths in Duval County.

The Interior Department said it will merge BOEM and BSEE into a Marine Minerals Administration to speed offshore permitting; advocates warn the move echoes the old MMS and could raise safety concerns.

Yanira “Yaya” Cardona is leaving her post as Jacksonville’s first Hispanic outreach coordinator to become general manager of the Phoenix Arts District. Her last day with the city is April 17, 2026.