A Jacksonville mother says her 17‑year‑old was given a marijuana‑laced dessert at a downtown fashion show, sending the teen to the ER. The vendor denies the claim and police are reviewing.

Pei Wei has opened its first Volusia County location at the Shoppes at Williamson Crossing in Daytona Beach, joining national retailers expanding along LPGA Boulevard.

A Duval County Public Schools probe found a former top official “knowingly failed” to report sexual‑abuse allegations at Douglas Anderson, documents show. The findings have been forwarded for review by law enforcement and state officials.

Christie's International Real Estate First Coast posted its biggest month ever in June, pulling in more than $110M and pushing first‑half totals to record highs.

A Jacksonville pastor was arrested June 22 on felony sexual‑battery and lewd‑molestation charges involving two juveniles. Court documents describe alleged grooming and a prior school‑year allegation.

A DeBary man was given 12 years behind bars after prosecutors tied months of online mass‑shooting threats to his accounts. The State Attorney announced the sentence.

A dog nicknamed “Manatee” was found stabbed and wrapped in a shower curtain near Blanding Boulevard on June 26; ACPS says he was later euthanized and is asking for tips. First Coast Crime Stoppers and MyJax are accepting anonymous leads.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 90F. Heat builds into the holiday weekend with rip current and storm concerns.

A Jacksonville medical device sales rep was sentenced to four years after prosecutors said he ran a long-running scheme to siphon expensive implants from Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville.

A 19-year-old New Bern man was arrested after a CyberTip led deputies to an alleged Snapchat sextortion of a 13‑year‑old; investigators say HSI helped identify the victim.

A major Jacksonville riverfront parcel is being shopped to master developers; industry reporting says the mixed‑use site is shovel‑ready with utilities in place.

A precautionary boil order covers South Jacksonville customers west of Phillips Ferry Road to Route 100 after a reported water main break; officials advise boiled or bottled water until tests clear.

The FAA says it has "serious concern" that Jacksonville officials pressured airport leaders to back non‑aviation projects, citing internal emails and a June 25 federal letter.