A federal jury convicted a Middleburg man after a traffic stop led deputies to about 40 grams of meth and a camper that held four guns and more than 1,500 rounds of ammo.

Authorities say DNA tied a Jesup man to two pregnancies with the same Florida juvenile; he’s been charged with child abuse and impregnating a child under 16.

St. Johns County planners unanimously denied a rezoning request for a Daily’s gas station after neighbors raised traffic, safety and study‑deficit concerns. The decision is the latest setback for the developer.

1926 Coffee Co. will open on the Barnett Building’s ground floor at 112 W. Adams, offering house‑roasted coffee, signature lattes and pastries in an Art Deco setting.

A child was found walking alone in Lake City; deputies arrested two adults after finding drug paraphernalia and a meth-positive needle in the home. DCF took custody of the child.

Oceanway Church's board asked Pastor Al Force to take July off after a former volunteer was arrested in a Marion County sting; former youth leaders say questions remain.

A Jacksonville man was sentenced to 30 years after a jury convicted him of attempting to kidnap a 7‑year‑old and exposing himself at an Ollie's in Daytona Beach.

Optum paused collection of alleged overpayments after Jacksonville clinicians said repayment letters could force clinics out of the VA network, risking veterans’ continuity of care.

A Jacksonville motorcyclist was arrested after a June 10 I‑75 attack near Wildwood; deputies used a photo of facial tattoos and license‑plate footage to identify him.

A Middleburg widower started a GoFundMe after his wife, Samantha Cicone, was killed in a Sept. 15, 2025 home invasion that ended when a teen shot the intruder.

A fatal crash and vehicle fire shut all northbound lanes of I‑295 in Oceanway, causing major backups and detours across north Jacksonville.

Heat Advisory in Jacksonville today from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. with highs near 99°F and feels‑like over 108°F. Check cooling centers and avoid midday exertion.

Officers say a drone helped corner a Pensacola man in an Atmore pasture; crack, marijuana and paraphernalia were seized and multiple charges were filed.