An inmate at Florida State Prison near Starke attacked two corrections officers with a contraband weapon; the FDOC's OIG is investigating and officers' conditions are unknown.

A Lake City shooting suspect was taken into custody in Washington, D.C.; he faces attempted murder and a weapon-enhancement charge and is awaiting extradition.

State records show Florida’s data‑center exemption has translated into millions in sales‑tax breaks under a DeSantis‑backed law, renewing debate over incentives and local control. SB 484 adds protections but leaves the tax carveouts intact for qualifying hyperscale projects.

The Roost at Congaree & Penn opened in mid-June as a covered outdoor spot, serving seasonal farm-driven lunches and dinners while the property's quonset hut is renovated.

A county employee improperly released warrant details tied to more than 50 cases, and officials say the disclosure could endanger law enforcement.

City Council approved Ordinance 2026‑0363 to let licensed private firms review site plans, promising faster approvals, training and conflict safeguards. Supporters say the move will cut carrying costs for builders.

A man in his mid-30s was shot near Windle and Tyler in Jacksonville's New Town. Authorities say the shooting followed a fight and detectives are asking for tips.

Engineers found significant structural problems at the Jacksonville Fire Museum, postponing a planned Northbank reopening. Officials say repairs and a timeline are still under evaluation.

An Instagram flyer is advertising a late-night car meetup at 331 E. Bay Street in downtown Jacksonville this Saturday; JSO says it will monitor and could enforce traffic and criminal laws.

A youth pastor’s son was arrested in Tampa on charges he allegedly tried to meet a minor; the arrest follows a viral confrontation video that shook a Palatka church.

Mayor Deegan unveiled a task force report and pitched River City Care — a public-private plan to lower child-care costs, grow infant care capacity and shore up the early-education workforce.

James Fishback tapped his deputy campaign manager, former Lauderhill officer Sean Lozano, as his running mate. The campaign-shared body-cam clip has already drawn scrutiny.

A new Florida law phases out PFAS-based firefighting foam on a multi-year schedule beginning July 1, 2026. Tampa Bay departments must inventory stocks and prepare to switch.