(The Center Square) — Florida lawmakers had a busy 2024 session, passing bills that range from protecting minors from the harms of social media platforms to regulating vacation rentals, with many of those bills awaiting a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis. If a bill is approved by both chambers, itContinue Reading
On the morning of March 14, 2024, shortly after 4:00 am, an inmate at Clay County Jail suffered a medical emergency. Deputies, medical staff, and Clay County Fire Rescue responded promptly, attempting life-saving measures. Unfortunately, these efforts were unsuccessful. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is reviewing the case, andContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP-AMO) agents and U.S. Coast Guard crews are seizing large quantities of cocaine attempting to be smuggled to the U.S. by boat. In five recent operations, they seized nearly $290 million worth of cocaine totaling over 15,700Continue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office District 3 carried out proactive patrols in Duval, resulting in a traffic stop due to a violation. Upon contact with the vehicle’s occupants and a probable cause search, officers discovered and confiscated two firearms, one of which was reported stolen, along with 13.45 grams of MDMA, marijuana,Continue Reading
The City of Jacksonville, in collaboration with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Groundwork Jacksonville, has been awarded a groundbreaking federal grant of $147 million. This substantial funding will facilitate the design and construction of five crucial segments of the Emerald Trail, marking the largest single federal grant ever receivedContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – With Haiti in political turmoil and in light of current federal border policies, Florida, which has historically borne the brunt of illegal entry by sea from Cuba and Haiti, is bracing for impact. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday deployed additional state law enforcement and emergency resourcesContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Using Federal Work-Study funds to support the campaign of President Joe Biden is being called Bidenbucks and unfair by four members of Congress from North Carolina, Wisconsin, Illinois and Florida in a letter to the Education Department leader. Secretary Miguel Cardona and the administration was blastedContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Florida has won its legal battle over its Parental Rights in Education Act, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two years ago this month. A settlement agreement was reached this week, prompting the lawsuit to be dropped. The law remains in effect, handing DeSantis aContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida lawmakers passed a tax relief package this session that includes sale-tax holidays throughout the 2024-2025 fiscal year that will bring some relief to the Sunshine State’s residents. In total, Florida will have a tax relief package of over $1.5 billion if Gov. Ron DeSantis signsContinue Reading
On March 12, 2024, around 11:48 am, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Real Time Crime Center received a notification through the LPR system regarding a vehicle linked to an armed robbery/carjacking in Duval County. The vehicle was reportedly spotted near Blanding Blvd and Constitution Drive. Deputies initiated pursuit when theContinue Reading