A car smashed into Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q on Merrill Road Saturday; two adults were taken to hospital with non-critical injuries and the restaurant plans limited seating.

Rep. Greg Steube introduced the LEASH Act to build a national registry of felony animal‑cruelty offenders, a federal follow‑up to Florida’s new Dexter’s Law. Supporters say it will help shelters and police spot repeat abusers.

An electric dirt bike reportedly hit more than 70 mph on a New Smyrna sidewalk before the rider fled and abandoned the machine. Police seized the bike and are asking for tips in case #260500349.

Nightly demolition of the I-95 bridge over Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway will trigger overnight closures and detours through early June.

An Alachua County deputy was fired after his arrest in Cross City; authorities say he assaulted multiple women and threatened to shoot bystanders.

A Palm Coast teen and her 64-year-old grandmother were arrested after a May 25 dispute at Ralph Carter Park turned into threats, stolen items and a locked-restroom confrontation.

A Daphne mother has been charged with manslaughter and aggravated child abuse after investigators say she fed a liquid into her toddler's feeding tube that led to his death.

A backing maneuver on Tiffany Pines Circle left an elderly man dead Saturday; police say the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

Heavy afternoon storms likely Sunday with localized flooding possible north of I‑10.

Councilman Terrance Freeman filed a resignation effective Nov. 2 to run for Florida House District 12; Duval County has set a special election for Aug. 18 with a possible Nov. 3 runoff.

The Ruby Tuesday at 1022 Hospitality Lane in Arlington's Regency has closed after nearly 24 years; the Monument Road building is now listed for sale. Nearby locations are listed as alternatives for customers.

R. Fred Lewis, a former Florida chief justice and civics‑education advocate, has died at 78. The Florida Supreme Court will hold lying‑in‑state and a memorial in June.

Hayden Hancock was cited for DUI, speeding and an open container and placed on administrative leave while the city investigates.