OneBlood warns O‑positive and O‑negative supplies are critically low in Tampa Bay. Officials say donors aged 16+ should schedule appointments this week to rebuild hospital reserves.

A Jacksonville man was sentenced to 210 months after pleading guilty to driving the final leg of a cross-country shipment that hid kilos of fentanyl and meth in an SUV.

Hot and humid through the weekend with highs near 95°F; scattered afternoon storms and a late-afternoon rip current risk at area beaches.

An inmate at Florida State Prison near Starke attacked two corrections officers with a contraband weapon; the FDOC's OIG is investigating and officers' conditions are unknown.

A Lake City shooting suspect was taken into custody in Washington, D.C.; he faces attempted murder and a weapon-enhancement charge and is awaiting extradition.

State records show Florida’s data‑center exemption has translated into millions in sales‑tax breaks under a DeSantis‑backed law, renewing debate over incentives and local control. SB 484 adds protections but leaves the tax carveouts intact for qualifying hyperscale projects.

The Roost at Congaree & Penn opened in mid-June as a covered outdoor spot, serving seasonal farm-driven lunches and dinners while the property's quonset hut is renovated.

A county employee improperly released warrant details tied to more than 50 cases, and officials say the disclosure could endanger law enforcement.

City Council approved Ordinance 2026‑0363 to let licensed private firms review site plans, promising faster approvals, training and conflict safeguards. Supporters say the move will cut carrying costs for builders.

A man in his mid-30s was shot near Windle and Tyler in Jacksonville's New Town. Authorities say the shooting followed a fight and detectives are asking for tips.

Engineers found significant structural problems at the Jacksonville Fire Museum, postponing a planned Northbank reopening. Officials say repairs and a timeline are still under evaluation.

An Instagram flyer is advertising a late-night car meetup at 331 E. Bay Street in downtown Jacksonville this Saturday; JSO says it will monitor and could enforce traffic and criminal laws.

A youth pastor’s son was arrested in Tampa on charges he allegedly tried to meet a minor; the arrest follows a viral confrontation video that shook a Palatka church.