JFRD responded to a fire in the Florida Blue building's elevator shaft in Jacksonville, leading to a temporary Riverside Avenue closure; no injuries were reported.

Visit Jacksonville is launching a free Tourism Ambassador program with a four-hour training course for locals to become certified and share the city's history and attractions.

Jacksonville's weather forecast includes sunny spells, potential showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. A Coastal Flood Advisory and High Rip Current Risk are in effect.

The Clay County Commissioners meeting has been rescheduled from Nov. 11th to Nov. 10th due to Veterans Day, with further details on the county's website.

The 9th Annual Clay County Procurement Conference will be held at the Thrasher-Horne Center on November 13th, to connect local businesses with government purchasing agents.

Duval County Public Schools receives over $3 million in federal grants for civics and U.S. history education enhancements, partnering with local colleges for teacher training programs.

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office arrested 17 suspects for attempting to exploit minors online and made 19 arrests for sex offender registry violations in two operations.

The St. Johns County Agricultural Center is holding its Fall Plant Fundraiser on Oct. 10, with plants for sale and educational opportunities for gardeners.

FSU collaborates with St. Johns County to implement a music therapy pilot program for children, celebrating the 70th anniversary of FSU's Music Therapy Program.

Music therapist Laura Fennell uses music to aid learning in students with disabilities at Jacksonville's Mandarin Oaks Elementary, with positive effects on engagement and cognitive access.

Flagler County Deputy Administrator Jorge Salinas and his wife died in a hit-and-run car crash, sparking an investigation by authorities who later found the suspect vehicle abandoned.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office employee Terrance Owens was arrested in a child predator sting, facing several charges including traveling to meet a minor for sex.

A motorcyclist died after a collision with a semi-tractor on Normandy Boulevard in Jacksonville. Investigations are ongoing regarding the crash circumstances.