A city building permit issued April 14 cleared construction for Gateway Jax’s $145.21M Block N8 at 440 W. Beaver St., a 537‑unit mixed‑use project with retail and amenities.

Activists rallied at City Hall calling for a city‑run mental‑health response team after several recent deaths tied to JSO responses. Organizers want clinicians, not deputies, answering crisis calls.

St. Johns County officials say a "red flag" can mean wildfire danger inland or a dangerous surf warning at the beach. Check flags and local alerts.

A Walton County grand jury has indicted Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky after investigators say he removed a patient's liver during a planned splenectomy in August 2024. The case follows regulatory suspensions and a pending civil claim from the family.

BOCC asked the county attorney to draft a 12‑month moratorium on new data‑center applications while officials study infrastructure, land use and utility impacts.

Developers want to convert 24 Cathedral Place into 'The Exchange,' billed as St. Augustine's most luxurious hotel since Flagler. City reviewers have asked for more detailed plans.

City approvals and developer plans are lining up to convert the long‑idle Springfield Armory into a multi‑vendor food hall, brewery and arts hub.

Amazon and Winn‑Dixie expanded their delivery partnership to cover most Florida households, bringing thousands of Winn‑Dixie items to Amazon shoppers statewide.

Gov. DeSantis signed SB 628 renaming Tallahassee International Airport for Bobby Bowden and FDOT crews have already begun installing new signs. The honorary change takes effect July 1.

Sunny, dry week with highs near 85°F today and low‑90s possible inland later this week. Morning fog, elevated fire danger and rip‑current risks complicate commutes and beach plans.

Ability Housing will convert the old Lake Forest Elementary into about 120 apartments, reserving 25% for Duval County school staff and adding an on‑site early‑learning center. The project’s start hinges on gap financing already supported by local philanthropy and city housing programs.

Veteran-owned Social Grounds closed its Main Street Springfield storefront amid rising rents; the 1,007-sf space is now listed for lease and marketed as turnkey for a café.

A federal video shows ICE and Florida troopers arresting Ragar Mandela Allen in Jacksonville; authorities say he is wanted in Jamaica and was found with narcotics and a stolen handgun.