Travis Gibson

An emergency public meeting to discuss who would lead the town of Marineland — the smallest town in Florida with a population of 9, according to the most recent census — turned ugly Wednesday with multiple attorneys, members of the public and the new mayor attacking each other.

Patty issued a letter to the community on Tuesday after he said residents reached out with “questions and concerns” about Hutson’s hire.

The U.S. Census Bureau last week released 2024 population estimates for cities and towns across the country.

A 19-year-old Jacksonville man was struck and killed Wednesday morning while walking in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

As budget talks remain stalled, House Speaker Daniel Perez said Tuesday the House has offered possibilities including a “lean, critical-needs budget with minimal spending and no tax cuts.”

A St. Johns County man who is accused of being one of 10 senior leaders of a violent gang was arrested recently and faces several charges related to gang activity.

A Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) police officer was arrested Sunday and accused of multiple charges, including domestic battery by strangulation.

Three people were shot, including a teen, following a confrontation Sunday night at an apartment complex in the Hillcrest neighborhood on the city’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Florida gas prices fell below $3 per gallon last week, according to a study by AAA. The state average dropped to $2.93 per gallon on Sunday. That’s the lowest daily average price since December 2023.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday indicated that he plans to sign a bill into law that would prohibit the building of golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

The St. Johns County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a new townhome development located near County Road 210 despite concerns over potential negative traffic impacts and wetlands located on the site.

The St. Johns County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a new townhome development located near County Road 210 despite concerns over potential negative traffic impacts and wetlands located on the site.