A lightning strike at Lettelier Brangus in northern Marion County killed four cows and a calf; NWS and UF/IFAS caution farmers and residents to heed storm warnings.

The Huguenot, a wine and charcuterie bar from Chad and Lauren Munsey, has a tenant build‑out permit under review for 1039 Hendricks on Jacksonville's Southbank.

UF Health is turning the second floor of its Intracoastal ER into a 12,500‑sq‑ft primary care clinic, with room for roughly two dozen exam rooms and a fall 2026 opening.

High rip current risk at Northeast Florida beaches today. Expect hot, humid weather with scattered afternoon storms and the potential for strong inland gusts.

Dutch Bros has a permit for a Normandy Blvd drive‑thru and a second 986‑sq‑ft kiosk at Monument Road is under review, both listing Pursuit Development as developer.

State officials say FSMI has completed airborne LiDAR and gathered most sonar data, revealing new reefs, paleorivers and offshore sand resources. Processed maps are due fall 2026.

A Jacksonville woman was pulled over after police say she hit 120 mph on I‑10 with her 3‑year‑old in the backseat; breath tests showed roughly twice the legal limit. She was arrested and faces a DUI with a minor charge.

A man was shot and stabbed Monday while sitting in his Westside garage; JSO says two suspects fled in a dark SUV and detectives are seeking tips.

A Palm Coast driver was arrested after an early‑morning I‑95 crash near Cocoa killed a Rockledge man. Troopers say debris from the first crash struck the following car, which carried a 4‑year‑old who was not hurt.

First Coast counties are publishing lettered evacuation zones and interactive lookups as the June 1 season opening approaches. County maps and apps show which areas would be called to leave.

Pine Lakes neighbors say a narrow exit onto North Main has seen 21 crashes in six years and a May 9 wreck left a motorcyclist near death. FDOT recommends a signal but funding and the TPO process are delaying action.

Hurricane Matthew’s 2016 sideswipe still shapes how central Florida prepares for surge, from improved NHC tools to living‑shoreline Reef Arches and dune work.

Douglas "Doug" Shepp McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, died suddenly at 66. Family memorial is set for May 30 in Virginia Beach.