A Jacksonville man was arrested after falling from a 20-foot cliff into a Putnam County creek amid an alleged attack; deputies took him into custody at the scene.

A Jacksonville parent says her 10-year-old came home 'traumatized' after alleging a P.E. coach at IDEA River Bluff touched a classmate; the school says a staffer is barred while police investigate.

A brush fire in Middleburg north of County Road 218 prompted an evacuation warning from local officials as crews worked to contain the blaze.

A teenage male was shot while in bed at a Westside mobile home; Jacksonville police say the victim is in critical but stable condition as detectives seek tips.

High rip‑current risk at Northeast Florida beaches through this evening. Breezy onshore winds, patchy morning fog inland, and scattered storms possible later this week.

A 40-year-old Newberry man died after his dirt bike struck an SUV on State Road 26 late Monday; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

A Jacksonville electrical contractor bought a one‑acre site in Lackawanna and will expand its headquarters to about 20,000 square feet to support a growing team and a new climate‑services arm.

A Doral FedEx shipment of nearly $2 million in iPhone 17 Pro Max units was recovered after a U‑Haul stop on I‑75; a 61‑year‑old man faces felony charges in Miami‑Dade.

Sheriff Gordon Smith named Joseph Williamson this week as Bradford County’s "Sexual Predator of the Week" and pointed residents to FDLE for verification. Officials urged reporting through official channels, not vigilantism.

Police responded Monday to a shooting in the 2300 block of Justin Road on Jacksonville's Westside. Authorities say the investigation is active and details remain limited.

Jean‑Marie Josselin's Rustica has opened in Silverleaf Commons, pairing Pacific-influenced fusion cooking with seafood-forward small plates and a modern cocktail program. The spot aims to make elevated flavors approachable for neighborhood diners.

Columbia County officials warn of smishing texts impersonating the tax collector and asking residents to scan a QR code. Delete and report suspicious messages.

Local distributors say shipping surcharges and tariffs are driving seafood costs up this Lent, and BSF is investing to process more product in Jacksonville.