A 22‑year‑old Ocklawaha man was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to attempting to meet what he thought was a 14‑year‑old online. Prosecutors said the case was handled under Project Safe Childhood.

As EverBank weighs a suburban move, the Duval DOGE committee reviewed crime and shelter data and debated using $1.5M to add bed capacity. Officials say follow-up meetings are planned.

Victor Chrispin, the former CEO of Yohannas Performing Arts, faces a sexual battery charge after authorities say he had an inappropriate relationship with a 13‑year‑old student.

Duval County Public Schools re‑listed its Southbank headquarters at 1701 Prudential Drive after a $17.2M sale collapsed, reopening debate over downtown development and school funding.

The seven‑acre Adventure Landing parcel in St. Augustine sold for $3.6 million; the park remains open while buyers' plans and permit filings are pending.

A federal labor arbitrator has ordered Jacksonville to reinstate District Chief Byron Iveson and pay back wages after finding the city improperly disciplined him in a Ramadan-related dispute.

Dream Finders filed for a state environmental permit and has torn down an office building as it advances a 204‑townhome plan at Prominence Office Park in Baymeadows.

UF pulled a Spring 2026 WARP syllabus after course materials offered "access riders" to queer, trans and BIPOC students — administrators said the language was removed to comply with a state anti‑DEI rule.

Dense fog is reducing visibility in Jacksonville this morning; a Dense Fog Advisory runs until 9 a.m. and beaches face a high rip current risk.

Fifteen tiny puppies were found packed into a single travel crate in Jacksonville; Animal Care & Protective Services is seeking foster homes while they recover.

A former IRSC finance chief says he was fired after raising red flags and has filed suit, attaching text-message screenshots that allege millions in mismanagement. The filing names the college president and the full board.

A Fleming Island man was arrested Monday on a second‑degree murder charge after prosecutors say a 2018 head injury ultimately led to a 2025 death ruled a homicide.

A Jacksonville marketing‑company owner pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he used free phones and recruiters to trigger more than 20,000 false HIV‑drug claims that cost Medicare and Medicaid about $24.2M.