A Florida House committee voted 18-7 to advance a bill designating Oct. 14 as "Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance," igniting a partisan fight in Tallahassee.

City Council President Kevin Carrico plans to nominate Boys & Girls Clubs CEO Paul Martinez to the JEA board, drawing fresh questions about conflicts and oversight.

A large outdoor fire forced evacuations and shut a stretch of U.S. 17 near Dover Bluff Tuesday night. Officials warned of possible school bus delays as crews worked to contain the blaze.

A UF study and city data show Jacksonville has added affordable units, but tens of thousands of local renters remain cost‑burdened and stretched by rising rents.

Clay County is reviewing plans for a new Dunkin' at East Canaveral Trace and Resilience Way in Oakleaf Plantation. The application shows a 1,380‑sq ft drive‑thru shop with 12 parking spaces.

Towering NASCAR haulers rolled into Daytona Beach this week, kicking off Speedweeks with a free fan showcase and on-street parade ahead of the DAYTONA 500.

Artemis Real Estate Partners paid $36 million for Grand Living at Tamaya, a 2019‑built, 171‑unit senior community near Kernan and Beach boulevards. The acquisition includes a $29.35M mortgage.

Two people were found dead at Marion Springs Condominiums on East Fort King Street; Ocala police secured the scene and say there's no immediate danger. Investigators are asking for tips.

Five measles cases have been confirmed in Duval County as officials step up vaccination clinics and contact tracing. Parents are urged to check MMR records and follow DOH guidance.

Daimler Coaches cut the ribbon on a new West Jacksonville delivery, service and office complex near Pritchard Road and I‑295. The site will include service bays and a training center.

CAVA won city approval to convert the former Burger Barn at Baymeadows Park into a 2,600‑sq‑ft restaurant. Permits list a $665,610 build‑out and a summer 2026 opening is expected.

Cloudy and breezy with a chance of afternoon showers and gusty west winds. Patchy morning fog; heavier rain possible this weekend.

A 2-year-old was struck and killed when an SUV backed out of a Silver Springs driveway. Troopers said the driver did not see the child.