Duval County's 911 and non-emergency lines failed, prompting police to offer alternative contact methods for emergencies. The cause and repair timeline remain unknown.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan vetoes a 29% increase in garbage fees passed by the City Council, advocating fiscal responsibility and opposing the use of funds for non-operational expenses.

Palatka is addressing a sulfur-like odor in their water by repairing aeration towers at the R.C. Willis Water Treatment Plant, ensuring the safety and improving the smell of local water.

A driver died in Jacksonville after their Nissan Pathfinder crashed into a tree and caught fire. Speed and wet conditions may have been factors. The driver's identity is still unknown.

An 8-year-old boy in Volusia County was killed by two dogs, which are now quarantined; a sheriff's briefing is pending.

Officer Malik Daricaud of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office received a $142,000 donation from the Fraternal Order of Police Foundation to clear his home mortgage after suffering severe injuries in the line of duty.

Duval County set a graduation record of 95.3% at traditional high schools, with a district rate of 90.9%, surpassing the state average without waived testing. The graduation rate has steadily increased over 32 points since 2009.

The NWS forecast for Jacksonville, FL, indicates a week of sunny and partly cloudy skies, with fluctuating temperatures, wind, and a rising chance of showers by the weekend.

The St. Johns County School District announced five finalists for Teacher of the Year, with the winner to be celebrated at a banquet and compete for Florida Teacher of the Year.

The St. Johns County School Board will hold a public meeting on January 14 at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium on Orange Street, also accessible via Webex with dial-in options available.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is hosting a neighborhood walk in Springfield to improve communication between citizens and law enforcement on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at 1601 N. Main Street.

The Nassau County Police Department uses #NCPDMugShotMonday on social media to seek public help in capturing wanted individuals who have avoided legal responsibilities.

Jacksonville police are seeking two suspects in a shooting on Arlington Road North that left two young men injured; one is in critical condition. The suspects, in a dark SUV, appear to have targeted their victims.