St. Johns County has announced holiday closures for various public offices, libraries, and waste collection delays via social media, with specific dates and schedules for Christmas and New Year's observances.

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office and Creekside High School celebrated their third annual GIS Day, highlighting the use of GIS in emergency response and providing students with hands-on experience with the technology.

Traffic stop on I-95 leads to a drug bust with over 12 pounds of cocaine; driver Shevron Forbes faces multiple charges.

Jacksonville held "Family Literacy Night" at Cummer Museum to foster reading, with Mayor Deegan attending and various activities, including access to the Bookmobile and free book giveaways.

A 23-year-old man, Terron T. Brown, has been sentenced to 6 years for a mail fraud scheme, ordered to pay $51,932 to victims. He pleaded guilty to bank fraud, recruiting individuals to deposit fraudulent checks.

The Jacksonville Beach Police rallied the community for their Stocking Stuffer Project, collecting gifts for less fortunate students at San Pablo Elementary School, which received an abundant response.

The "Collect and Connect" team won the 2nd Jax Litter League, collecting nearly four tons of trash in Jacksonville. They were rewarded with Jaguars merchandise and praised by Mayor Deegan.

Florida drivers must keep license plates unobscured due to a new law effective October 1, 2025, as reminded by the Atlantic Beach Police on their Facebook page.

Jacksonville's weather will vary throughout the week with increasing chances of showers by Thursday and temperatures fluctuating between the high 60s and mid-70s.

Atlantic Beach Police enhance their holiday safety campaign against impaired driving, reminding the public to plan safe rides home and highlighting the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" initiative.

A domestic disturbance in Jacksonville led to an officer-involved shooting; suspect Corey Sweeney brandished a knife and was later shot by police but is expected to recover.

JSO seeks additional victims linked to Hugh Perry, convicted for a sexual assault after a woman reported memory loss post-Jacksonville Beach night out.

Despite recent rain, Baker County's burn ban persists due to ongoing drought and wildfire risks, with local authorities urging continued adherence to no-burn rules.