(The Center Square) – A recently-released report on tax competitiveness by the Tax Foundation put Florida in a familiar spot of fourth place. Florida, like all of the states without a personal income tax, ranked first on individual taxes, 14th on sales taxes, 16th on corporate taxes and 21st onContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – President-Elect Donald Trump has named several more names to fill out his cabinet as the Trump administration begins to take form. Trump named veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to serve as directorContinue Reading
An 18-month undercover investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), dubbed “Operation Knight Fall,” resulted in 13 arrests, the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs, and the recovery of 16 firearms in the Ken Knight area. The investigation was launched following an anonymous tip from a community member, withContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Florida officials say 34.6 million visitors spent time in the Sunshine State in the third quarter of this year, eclipsing the previous third quarter record by 1.7% and giving the state three consecutive quarters of record growth. That comes despite Hurricanes Debby and Helene making landfallContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Multiple state attorneys general have requested the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to affirm a federal court dismissal of an indictment brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith against President-elect Donald Trump. Florida led a multi-state brief; Texas filed its own. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland inContinue Reading
Sheriff T.K. Waters and Chief of Investigations Alan Parker detailed an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Monday morning outside a Popeyes on McDuff Avenue, involving an 18-year-old suspect and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Officer Robinson, a seven-year department veteran. The incident began when the mother of a 13-year-old girl discovered thatContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Two cities in Florida and a handful of cities across the country ranked as best cities for veterans, according to a study by Navy Federal Credit Union and Sperling’s BestPlaces. Sarasota, Florida, ranked as the No. 1 ‘best city after service’ overall, followed by Norwich, Connecticut;Continue Reading
(The Center Square) – A recent report from the Florida auditor general’s office shows that the Commission on Offender Review didn’t comply with the state constitution in the administration of victim rights notifications. The audit found that the commission needs improved security with storage of confidential victim records and betterContinue Reading
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, jurors convicted 36-year-old Melissa Marie Alexander of Burglary of a Dwelling with a Battery while Armed and Battery on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older. The verdict was delivered in the courtroom of Judge Joel D. Fritton, who ordered Alexander into custody forContinue Reading
The 2001 murder of 14-year-old Jennifer Leigh Medernach in Jacksonville, Florida, continues to be investigated as authorities seek new leads. Jennifer was last seen on November 4, 2001, when she left her home in Duval County with permission to walk to a nearby store with friends. She was reported missingContinue Reading