A 23-year-old man died early Wednesday after his sedan left the roadway, struck a sign and trees and overturned on State Road 26 in Putnam County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Florida isn’t around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around.

Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond is expected to share more information Wednesday about an effort to bring Safe Haven baby boxes to one fire station in each city council district.

New Florida cornerbacks coach Brandon Harris is building a culture of accountability, effort, and trust inside the Gators' CB room.

Jacksonville Councilman Rory Diamond introduced legislation Tuesday that would fund the installation of Safe Haven baby boxes at a fire station in each city council district, giving parents in crisis a secure, anonymous option to surrender newborns.

A 63-year-old Florida woman was arrested Tuesday on a Flagler County fugitive warrant after a two-year investigation into the alleged fraudulent sale of multiple properties, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.

A Florida law meant to keep license plates clearly visible is now facing a federal challenge after some drivers were criminally charged over something as simple as a license plate frame.

As part of the sweeping Florida Farm Bill he signed on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a provision that includes new accountability measures for state contractors.

Spring has arrived, and black bears across Florida are becoming more active, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said, urging residents and visitors to be BearWise and secure potential food sources.

Sailors assigned to the USS Mason at Naval Station Mayport set sail Tuesday on a scheduled deployment overseas.

Florida’s ban on cultivated meat will remain in effect after a federal appeals court upheld the law in a ruling released Monday.

A proposal from DeSantis to eliminate the TSA is drawing mixed reactions from travelers, aviation experts and lawmakers.

Florida has paved the way for new SNAP restrictions starting next month, according to a report from our sister station in Orlando, WKMG.

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed the wide-ranging 2026 Florida Farm Bill, which lawmakers say benefits the state’s farmers, ranchers, anglers and rural communities.

Henry Tenon, the accused gunman in the Jared Bridegan murder‑for‑hire case, appeared in court for a pre-trial hearing on Monday, his first since withdrawing his 2023 guilty plea.

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat.

Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Monday will be another warm day with temperatures coming close to if not exceeding record levels. It will be sunny and warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s. The record high for Jacksonville International is 89 degrees in 1952.

A blind fourth grader in Clay County is boosting her braille literacy and advocating for access to books with help from the New Worlds Reading program.

With dry air + gusty wind, we’ll have an elevated fire danger, so avoid outdoor burning and be careful with anything that can spark.

It will be another warm day on Sunday with temperatures coming close to if not exceeding record levels. It will be sunny and warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s. The record high for Jacksonville International is 89 degrees in 1968. The fire weather threat will be elevated on Sunday due to a westerly breezy, dry ground and low humidity. Exercise extreme caution if you are outside and make sure to follow the county burn bans in place.

For the first full day of spring, you can expect above-normal highs, abundant blue skies, and over 12 hours of sunlight after a beautiful sunrise.

Florida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA Tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55.

More than 20-thousand fans packed UNF Arena over two-and-a-half weeks, as teams from across Florida competed for state titles. The event featured 48 high school games and was part of a busy stretch that saw the University of North Florida host 74 total basketball games in just 19 days.

The dreams of a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket have already gone bust for the vast majority of those hoping to go an improbable 63-0.

A judge granted on Tuesday morning a motion to withdraw the guilty plea of the accused gunman in the Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding residents and visitors that sea turtle nesting season has begun and urging simple steps to protect vulnerable nesting adults and hatchlings while enjoying Florida’s beaches.

NASA's moon rocket is back at the launch pad following hangar repairs.

A push to officially do away with yellow registration decals will not become a reality in Florida after the bill did not pass the House, at least not for now.

Life Time Inc. is exploring the Durbin Park area of St. Johns County for the health club chain’s second fitness center in Northeast Florida, according to a JEA filing that signals early-stage plans, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Jacksonville’s rapid growth is putting new pressure on an old bottleneck: permitting. On this episode of This Week in Jacksonville Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with Sabrina Dugan, managing partner of SwiftBuild.ai, about how artificial intelligence is being used to speed up plan review—without removing human oversight.

Affordability remains the top concern for Floridians, but state lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session with little to show for it, as several high-profile housing and insurance proposals failed to pass.

As self-driving robotaxis expand across Florida, with Waymo now operating in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, Jacksonville officials are weighing a potential expansion amid growing safety concerns from transportation analysts.

Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference on Thursday in Bradenton with Environmental Protection Secretary Alexis Lambert.

Gas stations in Jacksonville are reporting prices as high as $4 a gallon, forcing some households to rethink budgets and travel plans.

Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority voted 6-0 Wednesday to begin a public notice process for a city-owned, roughly 2-acre surface parking lot next to the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in LaVilla. A step tied to the University of Florida’s planned Jacksonville graduate campus.

Frost advisory issued for southeast Georgia early Thursday

Nearly a decade after the tragedy at the Pulse nightclub, demolition of the building got underway on Wednesday, marking a significant step toward creating a permanent memorial honoring the 49 victims.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has been named the No. 4 Best Zoo in the United States in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, the zoo said, marking the second consecutive year it has placed among the nation’s top zoos.

Six Florida supermarkets are set to become Winn-Dixie stores, including two in Jacksonville, according to our sister station in WKMG in Orlando.

Waste Pro USA Inc. filed suit in Columbia County on Wednesday, saying county procurement errors in a recent bid for trash collection services could cost residents millions and that correcting the math would save taxpayers about $2.3 million over a five-year contract.

Environmentalists want to permanently open a dam built for a canal that was supposed to cut through the middle of Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf.

Multiple social media posts and news reports have confirmed that Rex Culpepper, a former Syracuse quarterback and son of former UF star Brad Culpepper, has died after a dirt bike crash Saturday in Georgia.

Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are under a freeze warning as temperatures dip to near freezing in mid March, but warmer 70s and 80s are expected by the weekend. Ongoing drought and fire risk remain concerns as dry weather continues.

Breaking down Florida's 2026 spring trench battles, spotlighting offensive line competition, defensive line talent, and key roster questions.

The Trump administration is expanding its growing Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida.

A beloved Nocatee teacher and coach was airlifted to a local trauma center after a car accident last week, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help cover medical expenses.

The defending champions open at home on March 27 at VyStar Ballpark, and with championship-themed giveaways, fireworks and one of the most entertaining promotional schedules in minor league baseball, the Jumbo Shrimp look ready to make another memorable run in 2026.

Strong winds cause damage; Alma breaks rainfall record

Body and dash camera video shows a March 15 high‑speed pursuit across Flagler and Volusia counties that ended when Florida Highway Patrol used PIT maneuvers to stop a Sanford man who fled after a reported violent domestic incident, authorities said.

A Florida man has been executed for the murder of a young mother who called 911 seeking help while tied up in her attacker's car.

AAA offers “Tow to Go” program for St. Patrick’s Day to provide a safe alternative for partygoers.

Over the past 12 days, according to AAA, the state average for gas prices in Florida rose 84 cents, adding about $12 to the cost of filling an average-sized gas tank.

Music festival featuring 35 bands, yoga, family events and more

Florida lawmakers put forward just under 2,000 bills and resolutions as they entered the 2026 legislative session. They returned home on Friday, having agreed to about 235 measures that await action from Gov. Ron DeSantis. Here is what became of 10 key issues.

Florida Gators earn the #1 seed. Breakdown of NCAA bracket, SEC over/under win totals, and the spring QB battle.

Winds out of the south/southwest will bring moisture up into our southern counties of northeast Florida, raising the chance of rain and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Tyler Tanner scored 20 points as No. 22 Vanderbilt beat fourth-ranked Florida 91-74 to end the defending national champion’s bid to win a second straight Southeastern Conference Tournament title and possibly hurt the Gators’ bid for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Authorities have captured a man who they say killed two people Friday night about a mile from the TPC Sawgrass.

More than 30 states will resume their antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on Monday after negotiations this week failed to result in many states joining a tentative settlement reached by the Justice Department.

The latest Legislative session is set to come to a close this week, though lawmakers have already filed hundreds of bills for consideration. But of these hundreds of bills, only a portion have actually been approved by both the state House and Senate.

Alex Condon scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and fourth-ranked Florida took its first step toward defending its Southeastern Conference Tournament title by beating Kentucky 71-63 in the quarterfinals.

Florida voters could be required to prove their citizenship at the ballot box, but not until after the 2026 elections, under a bill headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a midday press conference Monday at Cypress Village in Jacksonville, as Florida lawmakers wrapped up the 60th and final day of the regular legislative session in Tallahassee.

The Lake City Police Department is warning the community of a scam occurring at local grocery stores and bank parking lots that involves suspects impersonating members of the church.

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Florida lawmakers this week expanded the state’s swim voucher program, widening the eligible age range to 1 through 7 in an effort to reduce child drownings.

Florida lawmakers wrapped up the regular legislative session Friday with no budget and plans to reconvene next month, ending what political experts called an “unproductive” session even as legislators approved more than 100 bills.

The Duval County School Board voted to sell the closed Kings Trail Elementary School to Dream Finders Homes for about $3.7 million, a move that has drawn concern from nearby residents and neighborhood leaders.

The Florida Senate unanimously approved legislation March 11 that amends the Jacksonville Aviation Authority charter, articulating the authority’s responsibility to attract business at Cecil Airport and to grow the former U.S. Navy base as an aerospace hub, as reported by our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

At the White House on Thursday, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook was honored by President Donald Trump while attending a Women’s History Month event in Washington, D.C.

Nearly 40% of families in Jacksonville qualify for most affordable housing programs, according to city data — a reality local housing leaders say highlights just how widespread the affordability crisis has become.

NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.

There are at least 20 free standing emergency rooms in northeast Florida. These emergency rooms gets people help faster, especially if they live far away from a main hospital.

The Florida Highway Patrol said on Thursday, a person stole a car in Ponte Vedra and crashed into another car on Marsh Landing Parkway.

The Clarke Ice Cream Run, an annual family-friendly fundraiser hosted by Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech, is set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The event features a timed 5K race starting at 7:30 a.m. (with vendor area opening at 6:30 a.m.) and a 1-mile fun run/walk option, all to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing in learning to listen and talk. Finishers enjoy a delicious ice cream Doozie from Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies.

The Historic Stanton non-profit organization aims to restore an important piece of local and African American history in Jacksonville.

A rejected plea deal was a surprising twist in a high-profile homebuilding fraud case involving reality TV star Captain Sandy Yawn.

The NFL’s new league year opened on Wednesday afternoon, and with it a quiet start to free agency for the Jaguars.

A Broward County judge threw out a red-light camera ticket, ruling the statute that shifts proof to vehicle owners is unconstitutional — a decision that could ripple to Clay County, where cameras are active in Orange Park and Green Cove Springs.

Sumrall calls Florida inconsistent in spring practice, explaining why 50+ newcomers fuel mistakes and urgency.

Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna's Los Angeles home has been charged with attempted murder.

The Florida Gators head into the Southeastern Conference men’s basketball tournament knowing exactly what they want.

Florida’s population boom has defined the state for years, but new data suggests another trend is emerging: The state isn’t just growing — it’s aging.

Florida motorists faced a sharp jump in pump prices after escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil and gasoline futures higher.

A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against the Bradford County Fair Association and Bradford County, claiming they unlawfully banned the open carry of firearms at the county fair.

From March 15–21, National Clean Out Your Closet Week invites Northeast Florida residents to turn their spring cleaning into something meaningful.

Florida’s political map is back on the chopping block. Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes mid‑decade redistricting that could hand Republicans up to five new House seats and sideline Democrats for years. What’s at stake for 2026 — and for American democracy? Dr. Sam Wang from Princeton University, an expert on election law and gerrymandering, joins us to discuss on Politics & Power.

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps.

Florida Gators spring practice update as DC Brad White sets physical standards; Myles Graham leads; Jayden Woods rises.

After a state lawmaker brought up eliminating HOAs last year, a new Florida bill would allow residents to do exactly that, according to a report from our sister station WKMG in Orlando.

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. and Florida’s Todd Golden have been named the Southeastern Conference’s player and coach of the year.

Invitation to community for a dinner of connectivity

With a week left in the scheduled regular session, House and Senate leaders aren’t yet into formal budget negotiations.

Across the board, we are seeing temps in the mid to upper 60s before breakfast, with highs expected to climb near 90. If you’re itching for a break from winter, Mother Nature is definitely delivering some heat this week.

Florida beats Kentucky again, earns SEC Tournament top seed, while spring QB battle intensifies in Gainesville.

We’ll see scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms develop through the afternoon and early evening.

Married NHRA drivers Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett insist their relationship will survive wins and losses.

From running the Green Monster to remodeling your home, with hiking, beaching, and yardwork in between, today’s weather will suit everyone. Even if you love late afternoon showers, today is your day.