Family‑run Nick's Pizza Co. opened in Mandarin, offering Chicago tavern‑style pies, Italian beef sandwiches and takeout service from a small Old St. Augustine Road storefront.

Welaka broke ground last Wednesday on a new wastewater plant that will add 125,000 gpd capacity and aims to support development in south Putnam County.

Putnam trustees say the county tax collector’s commissions on a $300M school bond are eating into construction funds; the board has ordered a legal review.

Hot, muggy and breezy today in Jacksonville. High rip current risk through Monday night; brief late‑day storms possible inland.

Funkadelic Food Shack moved from a food truck to a poolside brick-and-mortar at Ocean Grove RV Resort, serving brunch, burgers and live music.

Alumni are gathering at Camp Blanding to protest the Florida National Guard's plan to end the Florida Youth ChalleNGe Academy, a program supporters say changed thousands of lives.

A former local anchor says raw oysters sent her to the Mayo Clinic and into emergency surgery; health officials are tracking local Vibrio cases as warm weather arrives.

Brothers Jeff and Bob Phelps are expanding Jet’s Pizza in Jacksonville with a new Beach Blvd location. The chain’s store finder lists 5617 Beach Blvd as coming soon.

Rep. Angie Nixon was arrested after a five-hour sit-in outside Gov. Ron DeSantis' office at the Florida Capitol as she pressed the governor's staff on rising costs. Two protesters with her were also arrested and officials had not released charges by evening.

Frosti Ice Cream is opening at 606 N State Street in Bunnell with milkshakes, Italian ice and dairy‑free scoops. The co‑owner confirmed the menu to local press.

Sunny and warm in Jacksonville with highs near 87°F. Dangerous rip currents persist through Sunday night; swim only near lifeguards.

A Jacksonville man found an empty mailer with a QR code and warns it may be part of a national "brushing" scam. Experts urge residents not to scan unexpected codes and to report suspicious packages.

Georgia safety Ja’Marley Riddle was arrested after a high-speed I-95 stop in Glynn County and charged with two felony drug counts and a misdemeanor speeding offense.