Duval's Summer VPK program helped young children get a head start on education by blending learning with play, as highlighted by VPK teacher Laronya Finn. The program's success is captured in a video shared by Team Duval News.

A Cambridge man, Kevin Marcano, was sentenced to over 15 years for trafficking meth across the U.S., involving large shipments to Jacksonville, as detailed by the Middle District of Florida's U.S. Attorney’s Office.

City officials request residents to keep streets clear for sanitation trucks, highlighting the impact of blocked streets on trash collection schedules.

Jacksonville faces a heat advisory with a forecast of up to 110-degree heat index values, prompting warnings for residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

A motorcyclist died in a collision with an SUV on Jacksonville's Westside; speed and lack of a helmet are noted factors. The JSO is investigating, with motorcycle safety highlighted.

Atlantic and Neptune Beach residents are invited to discuss a potential water-sharing agreement for fire suppression. The workshop is on Aug. 6 at Atlantic Beach City Hall.

Jacksonville man Matthew Eric Baumgardner faces charges for allegedly obtaining child sexual abuse materials online; he was previously convicted in 2017.

Taylor Duke, a St. Augustine resident, has advanced to a key position at the Clerk's Office, helping families navigate child support, and she's pursuing further certification in her field.

A 20-year-old inmate died at Clay County Jail after being found unresponsive. Despite lifesaving attempts, Jarel Walker-Webb was pronounced dead with no obvious trauma; the death cause is undetermined. An investigation is underway.

A St. Johns County man, Eric James Stone, is indicted for a $2 million fraud and money laundering scheme involving former clients. He faces up to 20 years per fraud count and 10 per money laundering count.

St. Augustine invites residents to join a national selfie contest, promoting civic pride by sharing selfies at local landmarks on social media with specific tags and hashtags.

Jacksonville man Matthew Eric Baumgardner faces federal charges for accessing child sexual abuse materials online; if convicted, he could serve 10 to 20 years in prison.

The JSO has released body-cam footage from a traffic stop involving William McNeil Jr. and is conducting an Internal Affairs investigation regarding officer conduct. Officer D. Bowers has been relieved of duties pending the outcome.