(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he’ll be signing some education reforms passed by the Florida Legislature into law. DeSantis highlighted some of House Bill 1285, including how the bill would address schools struggling to produce good grades and student learning outcomes. “We’re here today toContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law several measures on Friday intended to protect and support law enforcement officers. Senate Bill 184 increases penalties for those who knowingly harass, physically harm or impede a law enforcement officer or other first responders from carrying out their dutiesContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that a new Tampa Rays stadium could cost taxpayers far more than initially thought. The new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays would include the development of 65 acres in the historic Gas Plant District that surrounds the field, which would offerContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed five bills on Wednesday designed to protect children from sexual predators. The new legislation ranges from House Bill 1545, which protects children from grooming activities and other sexual offenses to Senate Bill 1224 which strengthens the role of the Statewide GuardianContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A coalition of Republican attorneys general has launched an investigation into MSCI, a New York-based investment company managing roughly more than $5 billion in assets, after allegations surfaced of its boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) policies against Israel. The coalition, led by Florida Attorney General AshleyContinue Reading
On Friday, November 11, 2022, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a deceased individual in the 600 block of Winona Drive. Upon arrival, they found 26-year-old Moustapha Diop, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Diop was found in a wooded area.Continue Reading
On April 9, 2024, 18-year-old Za’Qwon Walthall was arrested in connection with the shooting death of 16-year-old Keon Walthall, which occurred on November 17, 2023, in Jacksonville. The incident took place in the 500 block of 28th Street West, where the victim was found unresponsive in a park, suffering fromContinue Reading
On Monday night, April 8th, a shooting incident occurred in the parking lot of the Walmart in Inverness, FL, prompting a response from Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Gavin Minden, fled the scene towards Lowes on foot. The CCSO’s Aviation Unit was called inContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on Tuesday a measure designed to combat organized retail theft and porch piracy. DeSantis signed House Bill 549, which lowers the threshold value for third-degree felony theft. DeSantis added that retail theft results in skyrocketing customer prices because businesses needContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A coalition of states has filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s latest executive effort to forgive a portion of Americans’ student loan debt. The lawsuit comes after Biden on Monday announced the plan, which the states in question say is an overreach of executiveContinue Reading