St. Augustine's Fireworks Over the Matanzas returns Saturday with music, free shuttles and a 20‑minute show starting at 9 p.m. Expect downtown closures and altered traffic patterns.

A St. Johns County jury convicted Matthew Gilchrist of an armed robbery tied to a 2020 store holdup near the St. Augustine Premium Outlets. He faces enhanced sentencing as a repeat offender.

Jacksonville police posted photos seeking the public's help identifying a man they say is a suspect in a shooting last Friday. The department provided a report number and a detective's phone for tips.

Muggy start to Friday with highs near 93°F and heat indices near 103°F. Scattered storms are likely after 2 p.m., especially near I‑95 and the beaches.

Lake City police identified the man shot on NW Albright Place as Jayveon Montroll Hall and arrested a 25‑year‑old suspect after a K‑9 apprehension.

A 25,000-square-foot retail center is now leasing in RiverTown, with completion slated for 2027 and spaces marketed by NAI Hallmark.

Duval County approved multiple precinct and polling-place moves ahead of the Aug. 18 primary; affected voters will be mailed new voter cards and should verify locations online.

A Jacksonville landlord was indicted on federal wire fraud charges for allegedly using fake landlord applications to collect about $54,100 in COVID-era rental assistance.

A News4JAX I‑TEAM review finds more than 24,000 Duval homeowners may lack Florida’s homestead exemption, potentially costing households hundreds annually.

A Jacksonville man was sentenced to life after pleading guilty in the March shooting death of 2‑year‑old A’hmari Robinson at Valencia Way Apartments. The case prompted a manhunt and months of grief for the family.

Enkei America will close its Jacksonville wheel plant this summer, cutting about 62 jobs. A state WARN filing sets an Aug. 30 wind‑down date and opens Rapid Response support.

A viral video shows a washing-machine prop at Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach come loose and roll into the ride path, narrowly missing a rider. The attraction is closed and no injuries were reported.

A 37-year-old Orlando woman, identified as Shada Pierre, died after an 18-wheeler struck a utility pole in Blackville late Tuesday. Power lines were seen sparking at the scene.