(The Center Square) — The Florida Legislature wrapped up its 2024 session on Friday, passing various bills ranging from prohibiting identity politics in colleges to banning children from using social media. Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, and House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, both had different priorities of focus thisContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — A group of 16 attorneys general are threatening to take Maine to court if lawmakers approve a bill to shield doctors performing “gender affirming” health care procedures from lawsuits. In a letter to Maine Gov. Janet Mills and other state leaders, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan SkrmettiContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the job growth in Florida continues to outpace the nation in 2024, particularly in the private sector, with more than 37,900 jobs added in January of this year, a 0.4% increase. According to a news release from DeSantis’ office andContinue Reading
A shooting incident on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at around 4:00 p.m. prompted a response from Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officers to the 5600 block of Barnhill Drive in Englewood. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male victim, Carlos Maldonado-Perez, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was promptlyContinue Reading
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has identified two individuals as this week’s fugitives: Terrell Tyson Neita and Chaila Raeann Daley. Both Neita and Daley are co-defendants wanted for burglary to an unoccupied structure and grand theft. Neita, aged 36, is described as having tattoos on the left side of hisContinue Reading
On Saturday night, March 9th, around 9:30 pm, Clay County Sheriff Deputies, working off-duty at the Orange Park Mall, intervened to disperse and trespass a group of juveniles causing a disturbance. Additional on-duty Task Force deputies were called in to assist with the situation. As the crowd was being movedContinue Reading
Tyler Grimison, 31, of Homosassa, has been arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for his involvement in a road rage and shooting incident that occurred on March 5, 2024, on U.S. Highway 19. According to reports, on March 5th, 2024, the victim was driving northbound on U.S. HighwayContinue Reading
On March 7, 2024, the City of Jacksonville unveiled a $2 million initiative aimed at facilitating the transition from renting to homeownership for qualified residents. Dubbed the Down Payment Assistance Program, it offers financial support to eligible individuals and families residing in Duval County. Under this program, qualified applicants canContinue Reading
US Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations, collaborating with partners in the Eastern Pacific, successfully seized 1.5 tons of cocaine on March 2, thwarting transnational criminal organizations’ attempts and denying them an estimated $40,521,700 in profits. A Houston Air and Marine Branch Maritime Patrol Aircraft detected a suspiciousContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida wrapped up its legislative session on Friday, and this week, before leaving Tallahassee, lawmakers passed a revision of the state’s school choice programs. The bill passed the House by a vote of 89-18 on Thursday, and if signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, theContinue Reading