St. Johns County announced a public meeting on April 10 to discuss a new Fire Station 22 and Sheriff’s Operation Center, seeking community input on the project slated to start in Spring 2025.

Jacksonville Councilman Freeman calls for a state audit of city finances, citing the need for fiscal efficiency. Mayor Deegan criticizes the move as redundant. The state's DOGE team may review city spending while local efforts are ongoing.

Jacksonville veterans can now access free legal advice through a monthly "Ask-A-Lawyer" event by the city and Three Rivers Legal Aid, held at City Hall.

Patrol Squadron VP-16 returned to NAS Jacksonville after a six-month deployment, where they conducted over 400 sorties supporting the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleets with surveillance and intelligence.

The Tri-County Agricultural Task Force from three Florida counties escorted large farm equipment safely, underscoring law enforcement's support for local agriculture.

Jacksonville Sheriff and team will meet locals in District 5 for a community walk to address concerns and improve relations on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., starting at 900 Canal Street.

New correctional officers graduate to serve at Duval County Jail after completing intense academy training, announced by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

The fate of the Magic Beach Motel in St. Johns County is being discussed in a public meeting by the Cultural Resource Review Board to consider its potential demolition.

Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute is laying off 153 employees and closing multiple locations, with some physicians joining other groups, but patient care is assured to continue.

Members of Patrol Squadron 26 returned to NAS Jacksonville after a 6-month deployment with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean. Emotional family reunions were highlighted upon their return.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan allowed a controversial immigration ordinance to become law without her signature, citing redundancy and potential harm to the immigrant community.

Mayor Deegan of Jacksonville chose not to block Ordinance 2025-147 but won't sign it, expressing concern it could instill fear in law-abiding immigrants and make the community less safe.

"SJSO Unlocked" podcast Episode 4 discusses scams with Economic Crimes Unit detectives and offers scam prevention tips.