Columbia County deputies say a 25-year-old from Ocala drove to Lake City to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old; an undercover sting led to his arrest.

Thick fog is cutting visibility across Jacksonville this morning; expect slow commutes and a high rip‑current risk at area beaches. Highs climb into the 80s this weekend.

House and Senate bills would raise Florida’s sovereign‑immunity caps, but they disagree on how big the increases should be. The session ends March 13, 2026.

Senate Bill 654 would narrow when school‑zone speed cameras and bus stop‑arm systems can issue notices and force public hearings before districts sign vendor contracts. Lawmakers say the move adds transparency and privacy protections.

A Ridgeview High student was arrested after a loaded 9mm pistol was found in a car parked on campus; deputies seized the weapon and charged the student.

Blue Origin has filed plans for an 800,000-square-foot manufacturing site at Exploration Park on Merritt Island. The proposal, dubbed Project Horizon, would deepen the company’s Space Coast footprint.

After nearby Walgreens shut, the Lem Turner Road pharmacy is swamped — customers report long lines and missed prescription pickups. Local leaders and pharmacists are pressing for fixes.

Companion bills in Tallahassee would broaden Marsy’s Law to hide victims’ identifying details and temporarily withhold officers' names after certain incidents.

A Jacksonville community land trust is selling homes while keeping the land, cutting prices and monthly payments for income-qualified buyers. The model pairs long leases with city support to preserve affordability.

A Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Jacksonville matched 6-9-10-16-27 for roughly $125,212, making a local store the lone jackpot seller in Wednesday's statewide draws.

All three suspects in a Jan. 22 Northwest Jacksonville shootout have been arrested. Police say the house was operating as an illegal cannabis dispensary.

Deputies responded to a reported shooting in Silverleaf near Crimson Leaf Drive; the investigation is active and officials are working the scene.

Jacksonville University plans a 21,000‑square‑foot simulation center on the third floor of its Health Sciences building, centralizing training as the new medical school opens. The city is reviewing the permit for the $3.7M build‑out.