Rep. Angie Nixon was arrested after a five-hour sit-in outside Gov. Ron DeSantis' office at the Florida Capitol as she pressed the governor's staff on rising costs. Two protesters with her were also arrested and officials had not released charges by evening.

Frosti Ice Cream is opening at 606 N State Street in Bunnell with milkshakes, Italian ice and dairy‑free scoops. The co‑owner confirmed the menu to local press.

Sunny and warm in Jacksonville with highs near 87°F. Dangerous rip currents persist through Sunday night; swim only near lifeguards.

A Jacksonville man found an empty mailer with a QR code and warns it may be part of a national "brushing" scam. Experts urge residents not to scan unexpected codes and to report suspicious packages.

Georgia safety Ja’Marley Riddle was arrested after a high-speed I-95 stop in Glynn County and charged with two felony drug counts and a misdemeanor speeding offense.

A federal judge struck false testimony and ordered fees after finding an FWC supervisor had exaggerated complaints used to justify firing a biologist over a social‑media repost.

An officer-involved shooting was reported late Thursday on Eberly Drive near Craig Airport. Authorities said details are limited and all officers are believed to be okay.

Clear, breezy and sunny today with a High rip‑current risk at area beaches through late Sunday. Swim near lifeguards and respect posted flags.

Bradford County officials say dispatch phone lines are down. 911 still works; alternate non‑emergency numbers are posted.

Hard Pressed Burgers opened its first San Marco storefront on Hendricks Avenue, bringing the food-truck's smash burgers and a small bar to the neighborhood.

JSO held a briefing Thursday after a Westside shooting near Normandy Boulevard. Detectives processed the scene while Crime Scene units worked and investigators seek tips.

A Westside industrial campus at 924 N Lane Ave traded for $8.25 million; NAI Hallmark will continue to manage the property. The deal follows a prior 2022 sale.

A Jacksonville man was arrested after deputies found an elderly woman stabbed in Clay County; the victim was taken to HCA Florida Orange Park and is in critical condition. Investigators recovered a knife and booked 35-year-old Donald Claude Jackson into the Clay County Jail.