Clay County launches 'Commissioner for a Day' program for students, emphasizes small business importance, and adopts new budget, with residents able to view meeting details online.

Jacksonville celebrated its Hispanic community with an essay contest honoring local leaders. Nathalie Raices, Tania Diaz Paredes, and Andrea Navarro won, acknowledging educators, medical professionals, and public servants for their contributions.

Visit Jacksonville is launching a free Tourism Ambassador program with a four-hour training course for locals to become certified and share the city's history and attractions.

The Clay County Commissioners meeting has been rescheduled from Nov. 11th to Nov. 10th due to Veterans Day, with further details on the county's website.

Dutton Island Preserve is closed due to hazards from recent flooding. The City of Atlantic Beach announced the shutdown for safety reasons, and visits are restricted until the area is safe again.

The Duval County School Police confirm their presence at the Northwest Classics football event to ensure safety and encourage community interaction. They remind spectators to report suspicious activities.

New deputies in Clay County, Florida, start Field Training, transitioning from the academy to the streets under experienced officers, as announced by the Sheriff's Office.

The City of Jacksonville Ethics Commission seeks new members to help ensure local government accountability and oversee ethics code compliance. Application deadline is October 10.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office paid tribute to Officer William "Bill" Cater, who passed away from cancer, with a special motorcade and funeral service, emphasizing his service and personal virtues.

The St. Johns County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.8 billion budget for FY 2026, cutting property taxes for the first time in five years, and increasing funding for public safety, infrastructure, and cultural amenities.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and CFO criticize Jacksonville's spending on a hologram greeting, while Mayor Deegan defends her innovative measures and fiscal efficiency. Conflict continues over DeSantis's property-tax plan for out-of-state investors.

Commissioner Barbara Blonder of St. Augustine is highlighted for integrating her environmental expertise into her community role, and for developing Flagler College's Coastal Environmental Science program.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is emphasizing the importance of using proper car seats for children's safety in cars, noting legal and safety consequences for non-compliance.