A Jacksonville man is among 12 people charged in what federal prosecutors are calling the largest drone-based contraband smuggling operation ever prosecuted in the United States, according to an indictment unsealed June 24.

One of the main concerns for people in Jacksonville is crime. We see a revolving door for some people, with one arrest after another. What if we could help them become a thriving, healthy part of our community through rehab, counseling and support?

A legislative panel will consider a plan to activate the Florida national guard to help short-staffed prisons.