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An adult male was shot in the chest during an altercation on Westmont Street Friday; JSO says the suspect fled and the victim is stable.
Four people were wounded after a late-night pop-up party in Jacksonville’s Sherwood Forest; detectives say the victims are in non-life-threatening condition.
A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 1 near 14193 U.S. Highway 1 left one person dead; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
A federal jury convicted two relatives in a business‑email‑compromise ring prosecutors say stole more than $25 million; investigators recovered about $2.5 million.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Jacksonville judge was publicly accused of misconduct in a JQC filing Saturday. The move makes an investigatory probe public and could lead to hearings.
Parks & Nature in ...
A mating herd off Porpoise Point left an exhausted female and two males beached Saturday; wildlife crews guided all three back to deeper water.
Weather & Environment in ...
Strong storms knocked out traffic signals and caused multiple power outages across Waycross late Saturday; crews worked through the night to clear debris and restore service.
Hot, humid day in Jacksonville with scattered storms after 1 p.m.; heat index up to 106°F. Expect heavy downpours and gusty winds this afternoon and tonight.
Community & Society in ...
MCAS Cherry Point will run boat and explosive‑ordnance training June 13–18. Neighbors along the Neuse may hear intermittent loud detonations into the late evening.
Hot, humid Saturday with afternoon storms likely and heat-index values into the low 100s. Beachgoers should watch flags and cooling centers are available.
A 19-year-old was arrested after a high-speed crash near the 1300 block of Florida Blvd in Neptune Beach; police say multiple people were injured and DUI-related charges followed.
A 68-year-old Alachua woman was struck and killed Friday on County Road 241; a 22-year-old Jacksonville driver sustained minor injuries and troopers are investigating.
Food & Drinks in ...
Two Donatos Pizza restaurants in Jacksonville abruptly closed this week; online listings and state records show mixed statuses. Locals are seeing conflicting information across apps and directories.
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