Columbia County says Davario T. Watkins remains in custody after a Lake City shooting that injured three. Conflicting court records briefly showed a release and officials corrected the record.

A former Jacksonville youth pastor was arrested April 12 and is being held on two felony sexual battery counts after investigators allege he groomed a minor over several years.

A student's "lost my handgun" joke prompted a midday lockdown at Lake City Middle School; deputies say no weapon was found and the 14‑year‑old faces charges.

A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Jacksonville beaches through Tuesday evening. Midweek heat spikes inland — swim only at guarded beaches and check conditions.

A 5,100‑acre Flagler County ranch called Phillips Ranch has hit the market at $42 million, pairing hunting grounds with a private golf course and shooting range.

The St. Johns superintendent denies urging teachers to target lawmakers while the district moves to eliminate central‑office and classroom posts amid a looming $23M gap.

A 14‑year‑old Mill Creek Academy student was arrested after deputies say a CO2‑powered pellet handgun was found on campus; authorities say there is no ongoing danger.

The Supreme Court declined to review a Tallahassee parents’ lawsuit over Leon County Schools’ handling of a student’s gender identity, leaving the appeals‑court dismissal intact. The decision keeps local guidance in place while the broader legal fight continues.

A man in his mid-20s died after a Toyota Camry rolled in a three-vehicle crash on Schindler Drive, authorities said.

A Cary man was arrested at Charlotte Douglas Airport after an SBI probe into a phone scam that targeted a Jones County family. Authorities say more victims may exist.

A Sunday school teacher was killed in an Ormond Beach crash; police are asking witnesses to come forward.

Baer's Furniture plans an ~80,000‑sq‑ft, $12M showroom near the I‑95/LPGA interchange in Daytona Beach, joining a recent wave of home‑goods openings in the corridor.

The FBI has issued an alert after a truck driver disappeared from the I‑95 rest area in Grant‑Valkaria while hauling vehicles; the rig was later found in Port Wentworth, GA. Agents want footage from the rest stop between 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on April 17.