Authorities in Jacksonville are searching for Jaylen Lamar Wright, an 11-year-old boy missing from the 8700 block of Baymeadows Road. The public's help is requested.

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville warns against coastal dangers, including high surf and rip currents, for southeast Georgia and northeast Florida, urging safety precautions.

During a Jacksonville traffic stop, a man's gun discharged while an officer attempted to secure it, resulting in a non-life-threatening injury to the man's leg. The incident is under investigation.

The Seventy-First Falcons secured a spot in the 3A state championship by defeating the Jacksonville Cardinals 43-7 in the NCHSAA 3A East regional championship.

St. Johns County is striving to keep the IMAX Theater at World Golf Village open by searching for new operators, despite the theater's closure announcement.

A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after crashing his car on an I-95 exit ramp in Jacksonville. He was ejected from the vehicle, as he was not wearing a seatbelt. The incident is under investigation.

Loranzia Outin III, a Middleburg felon, pleaded guilty to possessing firearms, facing potentially 15 years in prison. His case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods to reduce gun violence.

Duval County Public Schools' Sonya McSwain offers a blueprint for kindergarten readiness through the Parent Academy, focusing on personal safety, autonomy, routines, and familiarizing with school environments.

Florida state representatives visited the District 23 Medical Examiner's Office to assess its needs amid facility constraints and increasing demands due to population growth.

The Palm Valley Boat Parade in St. Johns County featured community spirit, festive decorations, and a financial boost from local officials to make it accessible for the larger community.

The Hastings Hometown Christmas Parade, hosted by St. Johns County Parks and Rec and Public Library System, is to bring joy with a festive procession and market while anticipating minor traffic delays.

St. Johns County is seeking new operators for the World Golf Village IMAX Theater to ensure it remains open, countering closure rumors and demonstrating a commitment to local entertainment and community engagement.

The University of Florida plans to open a new graduate campus in Jacksonville's LaVilla neighborhood by 2026, focusing on semiconductor research with local government support and a vision for urban development.