Cowford Chophouse settled a federal ADA website lawsuit tied to a repeat plaintiff in a case owners say illustrates a surge of web‑access litigation and unclear technical rules. The dispute highlights why code‑level fixes — not overlays — are becoming essential.

A sweeping Florida education bill would require HD fetal‑development videos in grades 6–12, let parents opt out and fold math, attendance and curriculum rules into one package.

Human remains and parts of a submerged Neon believed to be Mary Lou Combs were recovered from the Intracoastal, bringing closure to a 2003 cold case. DNA confirmation is pending.

Patchy frost and a Freeze Warning this morning; highs rebound into the upper 50s and fire-weather risk returns this afternoon.

Florida's public counsel says FPL customers are already paying into a multiyear settlement and that his office is appealing the commission's approval.

State officials warn that spring cleanup and widespread drought raise wildfire risk across North Carolina; safety tips and permit info are included.

JFRD broke ground on a permanent Health & Wellness Center to centralize screenings, fitness and medical care for Jacksonville firefighters. The move aims to detect cancer and cardiac problems earlier.

At least one person was shot near New Kings Road and Soutel Drive Monday; JSO taped off a laundromat as detectives investigated. Officials say more details are forthcoming.

Local favorite 1928 Cuban Bistro opened its eighth Northeast Florida location Monday at 501 Riverside Ave in Brooklyn, bringing cubanos and cafecito to the downtown riverfront.

Mayo Clinic’s Duan Family Building in Jacksonville will house the first carbon‑ion therapy center in the Americas, with proton care expected in 2027 and carbon ions in 2028. The move follows state funding and years of research.

New bills in Tallahassee would send bail refunds back to defendants, critics say, starving nonprofit bail funds and increasing pretrial jail time and taxpayer costs.

A pedestrian was struck and later died after being hit on Dunn Avenue near Biscayne Boulevard. Troopers say the driver tried to avoid the collision.

Foundry Commercial purchased The Canopy at Duval Station for $17.5M. The 64-unit assisted-living and memory-care community sits on roughly 8.7 acres in North Jacksonville.