A tax preparer from Jacksonville, Survalarie Harris, was sentenced to 18 months for making $1.8 million in fraudulent tax returns and must pay restitution.

Storm repairs, grid upgrades and regulatory riders are showing up on New Orleans electric bills. Here’s what’s driving the jump and what to watch next.

Jacksonville law enforcement seized 70 pounds of marijuana, firearms, and cash following a shooting, leading to multiple felony charges for Benwah Wilson.

An investigation and a 2025 medical‑journal survey found Florida med spas often lack clear local physician oversight, leaving some customers exposed to injuries and unclear supervision.

A Cash4Life ticket sold at a Jacksonville RaceTrac matched five numbers and will pay $1,000 a week for life. The Florida Lottery says the game ends Feb. 21, 2026.

Nemours is expanding clinical services at Wolfson Childrens Hospital, adding critical care, surgical and specialty teams. The changes are expected to begin around March 1, 2026.

My Safe Florida Home grants remain active, but eligibility, condo pilot glitches and funding limits mean not everyone will see a $10,000 check. Here’s what homeowners should know and do next.

City leaders outlined the Matanzas River seawall replacement and an extended Sevilla Street closure, and the Bridge of Lions’ statues were moved for the work.

A council review says switching the city’s pharmacy manager could free roughly $4.2M a year while keeping employee benefits intact.

The state health agency removed the labeled "abortion clinic" option from its provider finder this week, prompting calls for explanation from advocates. Access groups say the change could make locating licensed care harder.

State inspectors ordered Main Street Wholesale Warehouse in northwest Jacksonville closed after an inspection flagged storage and roof problems. The owner is seeking donations to reopen.

Patchy dense fog slowed Thursday's commute in Jacksonville, then sun will push highs into the low 80s. A front late Saturday brings showers and a sharp cool-down next week.

A man in his mid-50s was struck and killed while crossing Normandy Boulevard Tuesday night; police say the driver remained on scene and is cooperating.