Soul Out Kitchen, a new food truck at 2056 Emerson St, aims to open April 1 with country-style fried chicken, ribs and classic sides on Jacksonville’s south side.

Gaps in the white poles that separate I‑295’s express lanes have left openings for illegal lane dives; FDOT’s contract allows $10,000 deductions per location, but the agency says it hasn’t fined the contractor.

A Feb. 13 permit clears a roughly $4.1M, 24,907‑sqft HALO Precision Diagnostics fit‑out in the Onicx medical building at Seven Pines, joining Baptist Health’s new campus.

Columbia County detectives arrested 30‑year‑old Joshua Lee Hoger after forensic checks turned up more than 20 images and videos of child sexual abuse material. He’s being held on $275,000 bond as the probe continues.

A teen was critically wounded after an apparent robbery at his Northside Broward Road apartment; detectives are canvassing for surveillance and witnesses.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was involved in a fatal shooting where a 62-year-old man, Jose Cabrera, armed with a knife, was killed after he charged at officers.

Five major park projects are moving ahead along Jacksonville’s St. Johns River, adding playgrounds, art, wedding plazas and new riverwalk connections. Construction is already visible on both banks.

An 80-year-old man was killed Friday morning after being struck by an SUV backing out of a driveway in Palm Coast's Grand Haven community, authorities say.

The admitted triggerman filed to withdraw his 2023 guilty plea and says he won’t testify against two co‑defendants, setting up a pretrial fight ahead of an August trial.

Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services updated their website to improve lost pet reunifications, featuring an integrated map and detailed listings of stray animals, partnering with Petco Love Lost and reducing stray hold time.

On February 23, the St. Augustine City Commission will hold a meeting to discuss state legislature property tax adjustments, potentially affecting municipal finances and services.

Juniper Market, the Uptown St. Augustine cafe, has filed plan-review documents listing 420 N Main St in Hastings as a proposed new outpost. The filings are in early review and no opening date is listed.

Jacksonville has announced facility closures for Presidents' Day including government offices and recreational centers, while Animal Care Services will remain open for adoptions.