The Jacksonville Sheriff expressed condolences for the NYPD loss, emphasizing unity and the importance of vigilance and officer training in a tribute to fallen Officer Didarul Islam.

A Jacksonville charter school dean, James L. Tellis, was arrested on charges of sexual battery against a child and fired from IDEA River Bluff Charter School.

Jacksonville celebrates receiving "AA" ratings for its special revenue bonds from S&P and KRBA, reflecting the city's strong fiscal health and economic strategy.

St. Johns County invites residents to learn about FEMA Home Elevation Grants in upcoming sessions, offering guidance for the 2025 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance funding.

Florida announces a Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday from August 1, offering savings on school supplies, clothing, and tech to ease families' financial load.

Three El Salvadoran nationals were sentenced for a $146 million construction payroll fraud. They must pay over $37 million in restitution for tax evasion and workers' comp insurance fraud.

Jacksonville father Kenneth Mobley Jr. was killed in a shooting. Josiah Luis Martinez, 24, was identified as the suspect and arrested on a murder charge by police.

The JSO clarified that the traffic stop video involving William McNeil Jr. was already public and has sparked an Internal Affairs investigation, sidelining Officer D. Bowers.

A woman texted 911 during a home invasion by Justin Locke, who armed himself with a machete and threatened arson. Deputies used a non-lethal weapon to arrest him without incident.

The NWS in Jacksonville has issued a heat advisory for parts of Florida and Georgia, with heat index values up to 110 degrees, warning of heat illnesses.

St. Johns County proposes a $1.27 billion budget for FY 2026, focusing on capital improvements and tax adjustments, while planning new emergency services and facilities.

Two St. Johns County public servants, Commander Underwood and Deputy Chief Pacetti, received commendations from the U.S. Coast Guard for their dedication to public safety.

Terrence Jennings, 47, received an 18-month federal sentence after being found with a loaded 9mm pistol while on probation. His conviction falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods, targeting gun violence.