Louis Hester, 20, was arrested after a July 4 attack that left a man with a concussion. Charging papers allege he conspired with juveniles; he is being held without bond.

A Jacksonville woman was arrested after authorities say a 4-year-old was found alone in unsanitary, potentially dangerous conditions, including access to fire hazards. Charging documents list child‑abuse and related counts.

Flagler Beach says a state law will force an estimated $43M overhaul to stop treated wastewater from flowing into the Intracoastal, with years of construction ahead.

A Jacksonville influencer says an Oakleaf HOA sued to evict her from an inherited 55-plus home while neighbors face a $155,000 special assessment. The dispute highlights how age-restricted rules can complicate inheritances.

An I‑Team visit found squatters, broken A/Cs and debris at a Westside complex tied to a landlord with repeated code complaints as receivers prepared to sell the property.

A Jacksonville mother and her 3-year-old son died after a fiery crash on I‑295; a 17‑year‑old has been charged and neighbors and a fundraiser have rallied for the surviving children.

Omni Amelia Island wrapped a $40M overhaul that refreshed 401 rooms, new dining concepts, a reimagined spa and a restored Oak Marsh golf course.

A St. Johns County man, Robert Goosey, received a 36.9‑year prison term after pleading guilty to child‑sexual‑material charges, the State Attorney’s Office says.

A 32-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested after a home shooting that sent a child to Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Police say the child’s injuries are non-life-threatening and officers found a pistol and a blood‑covered bag inside the home.

Warren Equity Partners closed Fund V with about $2.8B in commitments, oversubscribed and backed by more than 60 institutional investors.

About four kilograms of suspected fentanyl were seized at a Northside apartment and two men were arrested in a JSO narcotics sweep.

FAA accepted SpaceX’s Starship mishap report, clearing the way for a July Starship test while a Falcon 9 launched Starlink from Cape Canaveral.

A Volusia County youth lacrosse coach was arrested in a multi‑agency sting that netted seven people accused of trying to meet minors online. Authorities say the coach traveled to a Deltona gas station to meet who he thought was a child.