St. Johns County Implements Reforms for Enhanced Oversight After Procurement Procedure Misstep
St. Johns County introduced reforms for better oversight and transparency after improper fill dirt relocation procedures were exposed, leading to the creation of the Infrastructure Delivery Team and a new oversight committee.
St. Johns County Ramps Up Hurricane Preparedness Efforts as SJCEM Promotes Community Education and Alert Systems
St. Johns County intensifies hurricane preparedness efforts, educating residents and businesses through SJCEM outreach, offering tips and multi-platform alerts for the hurricane season.
Jacksonville Invests $1 Million for Preschool Literacy Boost with "The Mayor's Book Club"
Jacksonville's Mayor Deegan and former Mayor Peyton partner to expand early literacy with a $1 million investment from the Gate Foundation, creating The Mayor's Book Club to distribute free monthly books to preschoolers.
Lightning Strike Injures Three Family Members at St. Augustine Beach Pier
Three family members were struck by lightning at St. Augustine Beach Pier; one was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital. Other visitors also hit, prompting local officials to improve lightning safety measures.
Jacksonville Braces for Week of Sweltering Heat and Possible Thunderstorms, NWS Reports
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville predicts a week of intermittent thunderstorms, sunny skies, high humidity, and temperatures soaring to the mid-90s, with frequent showers likely in the afternoons.
Man Stabilized After Being Shot While Driving in Downtown Jacksonville as Police Search for Shooter
A man was shot while driving in Jacksonville, later crashing his car. He is stable after sustaining wounds to his groin, back, and arms. The shooter, linked to a red or burgundy sedan, is still at large.
Duval County Public Schools Tightens Volunteer Screening Process, Introduces Fingerprinting for Higher Responsibility Roles
Duval County Public Schools has revised its volunteer screening policy, introducing stricter checks, especially for Level II volunteers like chaperones, including fingerprinting and a financial commitment for background checks.












