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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A young man was shot in the chest after an argument in Arlington. Detectives are searching for a dark green sedan and asking witnesses to come forward.
A 34‑year‑old was arrested after scaling a fence at Interlachen Junior‑Senior High School with a billy club during a lockdown triggered by a FortifyFL tip.
A St. Augustine man was arrested after searches in Florida and Tennessee turned up child sexual abuse material and child-like dolls; the multi-agency probe remains active.
Food & Drinks in ...
Local burger chain M Shack is expanding into SilverLeaf Market with a larger footprint, a play area and an expanded shake station, per local reports.
Weather & Environment in ...
Showers and thunderstorms move into Jacksonville Saturday; some storms may be strong with damaging wind and heavy rain.
A Jacksonville woman was sentenced to 63 months in federal court in Knoxville after admitting she traveled to East Tennessee to have sex with a 14-year-old.
Community & Society in ...
Five of Flagler Beach’s 11 firefighters resigned in April — including Deputy Fire Chief Jennifer Fiveash — prompting an internal review and county support for coverage.
A surveillance video led Jacksonville deputies to arrest a 64-year-old woman after a red Honda allegedly ran over a group of ducklings on the Westside. The sheriff's office says she faces 11 counts.
The sheriff's office warns callers are impersonating deputies and demanding money or personal data; verify suspicious contacts with #TeamSJSO at (904) 824‑8304.
Muggy morning with scattered afternoon showers and gusts to 20 mph. Strong to possibly severe storms are possible Saturday; beaches face rising rip‑current risk.
A Chartwells food service worker at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle was arrested April 23 after a three-year probe that investigators say turned up hundreds of images.
Local franchisee Amber Davis opened a Graze Craze at The Avenues on April 29, offering single-serve cups, grab-and-go boards and party catering. The shop joins two other Northeast Florida locations.
Arts & Culture in ...
A 40,000-square-foot Duval Hall has opened at the new Jacksonville Fairgrounds, and a 10,000-capacity JAX Amphitheater is planned for this fall.
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