JTA began public meetings on proposed fare hikes that would raise single-ride bus fares to $2 and increase vehicle fees on the St. Johns River Ferry. Riders gave mixed reactions at the first Mayport meeting.

Hot and humid Wednesday with scattered afternoon storms and heat‑index near 100°F.

Sheriff T.K. Waters will hold a 3:30 p.m. briefing to announce the arrest of a current JSO patrol officer. The development follows months of internal probes.

Louis Hester, 20, was arrested after a July 4 attack that left a man with a concussion. Charging papers allege he conspired with juveniles; he is being held without bond.

A Jacksonville woman was arrested after authorities say a 4-year-old was found alone in unsanitary, potentially dangerous conditions, including access to fire hazards. Charging documents list child‑abuse and related counts.

Flagler Beach says a state law will force an estimated $43M overhaul to stop treated wastewater from flowing into the Intracoastal, with years of construction ahead.

A Jacksonville influencer says an Oakleaf HOA sued to evict her from an inherited 55-plus home while neighbors face a $155,000 special assessment. The dispute highlights how age-restricted rules can complicate inheritances.

An I‑Team visit found squatters, broken A/Cs and debris at a Westside complex tied to a landlord with repeated code complaints as receivers prepared to sell the property.

A Jacksonville mother and her 3-year-old son died after a fiery crash on I‑295; a 17‑year‑old has been charged and neighbors and a fundraiser have rallied for the surviving children.

Omni Amelia Island wrapped a $40M overhaul that refreshed 401 rooms, new dining concepts, a reimagined spa and a restored Oak Marsh golf course.

A St. Johns County man, Robert Goosey, received a 36.9‑year prison term after pleading guilty to child‑sexual‑material charges, the State Attorney’s Office says.

A 32-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested after a home shooting that sent a child to Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Police say the child’s injuries are non-life-threatening and officers found a pistol and a blood‑covered bag inside the home.

Warren Equity Partners closed Fund V with about $2.8B in commitments, oversubscribed and backed by more than 60 institutional investors.