A newborn died after being born on a fishing boat towed from Clearwater to Apalachicola; the Franklin County Sheriffs Office is awaiting autopsy results.

Wild hogs are tearing up yards in Seven Pines, damaging model-home lawns and prompting traps and warnings from wildlife officials.

Mostly cloudy and muggy Saturday with storms likely this afternoon; a stronger front Monday could bring gusty winds. Plan for brief heavy downpours.

A man in his 20s was shot in the chest Friday on Kings Road and is in stable condition. JSO says there is no ongoing threat and asks anyone with tips to call.

A 21-year-old Jacksonville corrections officer was arrested in Manatee County on an attempted sexual battery charge and has resigned; investigators say the case is ongoing.

Madi Rum filed plans for a 6-acre Deerpark Garden with a distillery, tasting room, restaurant, bakery and Madagascar-themed greenhouses in St. Johns County.

A North Jacksonville former motel-turned-studio complex sold for $12.3 million May 5, a quick flip that underscores investor demand for affordable multifamily stock. The 192-unit property sits near the Jacksonville Zoo.

Smoke from the South Canal Fire may drift into Duval County tonight; sensitive residents should limit outdoor activity and monitor AirNow.

Duval County added a Sunday of early voting ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, expanding in‑person hours to help more voters cast ballots. The county’s calendar now shows early voting Aug. 7–16 with vote‑by‑mail deadlines listed on the supervisor’s site.

An upscale, high-energy sports bar called Mile Marker 803 Clubhouse is targeting a July 1 opening in Palm Coast’s European Village, with permits filed and hires in place.

Patchy smoke this morning and a chance of storms this afternoon. Beaches face a moderate rip‑current risk.

A Jacksonville mother says an AI‑generated FaceTime impersonated her daughter; the viral TikTok warning has prompted local detectives and federal tips on how to verify callers.

Dapper D's brings a two-story cigar lounge and cheesesteak shop to Ocean Street, opening May 15 in downtown Jacksonville. The ground floor is fast-casual; upstairs is a ventilated humidor and cocktail bar.