Welcome to the Wednesday edition of Jacksonville’s Morning News for August 13, 2025. Heat advisory today with a few afternoon storms.

One-of-a-kind memorabilia and priceless experiences await your bid in the 2025 Careathon auction, open now through 12:00 pm Monday, August 18.

The first week back to school in northeast Florida also offers plenty of activities and events including the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Tuesday - Sunday.

First Alert Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh says highs today will be in the mid to upper 80s inland with showers shifting inland through the afternoon.

Jacksonville’s Morning News summer tour of the community continues with a visit to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

Chris Budihas hosts First Coast Military Life on 104.5 WOKV Sundays at 8:00 am. He was stationed at Fort Stewart in the 2nd Brigade Combat Team in 2006 - 2009 and describes the bright spot as the soldiers who ran to the gunfire and likely saved lives.

St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick says claims of mistreatment at the immigration detention facility dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ are exaggerated.

The former executive vice president of the Duval teachers union has pleaded guilty in a fraud investigation. Ruby George is 81, and faces up to 20 years in prison.

It’s a game week for the Jaguars as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday at EverBank Stadium. Kickoff is Saturday at 7:00 pm.

Recreating a well-known message: It’s 10pm. Do you know where your kids are and who they’re with? Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters is urging parents to be vigilant.

Top stories on Friday, August 1, 2025 edition of Jacksonville’s Morning News: Our heat wave continues with rain & storms increasing for the weekend.

Some big names in country music will be swinging through Northeast Florida this week with performances in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Shania Twain has two shows at Daily’s Place. Brad Paisley returns to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Saturday.

First Alert Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh says highs today will be in the upper 90s again with feels like temperatures will be 106-109 this afternoon.

Jacksonville’s Morning News continues a summer-long road show spotlighting public safety in northeast Florida with a visit to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Top stories for July 29, 2025 on Jacksonville’s Morning News: An EXTREME HEAT WARNING will take effect for all of NE Florida noon - 7 pm.