Scottish national Phillip Harkins, previously convicted of murder, has been detained by ICE for imminent deportation after serving 25 years in prison.

The JFRD announced the confirmation of three executive leaders: Chief Percy Golden II as Director/Fire Chief, Chief Jacob "Jake" Blanton as Deputy Director/Fire Chief, and Chief M. Dallas Cooke as Division Chief of Rescue.

A teenager was fatally shot on King Street, Jacksonville. Surveillance indicated a bald Black man fleeing the scene; JSO searched the area, including a SWAT operation.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters started a podcast "Inside JSO" for transparency and community engagement, to explain law enforcement procedures and answer queries within legal disclosure limits.

St. Johns County Coastal Management will update on the Shore Protection Project at a City Commission meeting, discussing the need for perpetual easements for beach nourishment.

School employee Pearl Gyamera was arrested in Clay County for child abuse without great harm after allegedly kicking a student. She's on leave from W.E. Cherry Elementary.

Jacksonville police have arrested Dannel Larkins, 21, linked to multiple murders, including Kenneth Glover Jr.'s death, with evidence suggesting his involvement.

Jacksonville's weather forecast includes a mix of showers and thunderstorms, with high humidity and chances of rain varying from 30% to 80% in the coming days.

Green Cove Springs is increasing community engagement with multiple city meetings in September, including City Council sessions on water/wastewater rates and recycling, a budget public hearing, and a Citizens Advisory Committee meeting.

Naomi Cernik, a 15-year-old with special needs, was found safe after being reported missing in Clay County, Florida.

St. Augustine's city offices will close for Labor Day 2025, but sanitation will run as usual. Parking is free in city lots, excluding the Historic Parking Facility and Castillo monument. Illegal parking will be penalized.

Jacksonville police are seeking help to identify an ATM burglary suspect known as the 'brick-wielding bandit'. They humorously shared the incident on social media.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested Jacob Johnson on manslaughter and drug-related charges linked to a February overdose death, contributing to the unit's 52 arrests in the ongoing battle against opioid overdoses.