Sea hares have been washing up on Hutchinson Island and local marine biologists warn the purple ink can make dogs very sick. Pet owners should keep animals leashed and avoid any purple-stained blobs.

A St. Johns County corrections sergeant was arrested and fired after authorities say he violated a protective injunction; the sheriff’s office says the probe is active and details are limited.

After local reporting found chronic attendance problems, Jacksonville says it will add members and review how the Park Safety Council is organized. City leaders want the council to finish regular inspection reports.

A Tallahassee judge ruled July 27 that James Fishback can remain on Florida’s GOP primary ballot after a residency challenge from Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. The decision keeps the controversial candidate in the Aug. 18 race and could prompt an appeal.

A juvenile male died after an accidental shooting late Tuesday on Bacall Road; JSO homicide detectives are asking neighbors for surveillance and tips.

Clay County deputies responded Monday to a reported shooting on Gwen Avenue in Callahan; the sheriff's office called the incident isolated and said there's no public threat.

Heat Advisory in effect Tuesday, July 28: highs near 98°F and heat index up to 112°F. Slight chance of storms this afternoon; cooling centers may open.

A heavy JSO response unfolded on Jacksonville’s Westside Monday after reports of shots fired on Susie Street near 103rd; detectives are on scene and the investigation is active.

Acosta Group’s new Affordability Tracker says an 84‑item grocery basket now costs $366.04 — nearly $78 more than in 2020, even as wages have risen.

The Florida Supreme Court found the bar’s application of Rule 4‑8.2(a) unconstitutional as applied to Christopher Crowley’s 2018 campaign comments, overturning a recommended suspension.

An appeals panel left a sex‑battery verdict intact but asked the Florida Supreme Court to decide whether judges can bar lawyer chats during short testimony breaks.

A Jacksonville recovery advocate, Tiffany Dove, was killed after her car drove around lowered crossing gates and was struck by an Amtrak passenger train.

Gov. DeSantis signed five public-safety laws in Winter Haven that raise penalties for crimes against officers, curb xylazine trafficking and expand gang and offender-registration rules.