(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday intended to provide more educational opportunities for public school students. House Bill 1317 allows patriotic organizations to speak to students and distribute certain materials to encourage participation. Patriotic organizations mentioned in the new law include Big Brothers Big SistersContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida school students will receive instruction on the history of communism after a bill was signed into law on Wednesday. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed that will require public schools to implement age-appropriate teaching lessons on the history of communism, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. “We’veContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has launched a search for Parker J. Nash, an adult reported missing under concerning circumstances. Nash, aged 36, was last seen today around 11:30 a.m. near the 1900 Block of West 6th Street. He was reported missing by a family member following a verbal disagreement. Nash,Continue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the State Attorney’s Office, is actively investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that transpired on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the vicinity of the 1600 block of Atlantic Boulevard in Jacksonville, FL. In line with Sheriff T. K. Waters’ commitment to transparency, the JacksonvilleContinue Reading
On April 15, 2024, around 3:40 PM, Jacksonville officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 2100 block of Roy Baker Street, Jacksonville. They found a school bus with a gunshot to its front windshield. Initial investigations revealed that the bus was caught in crossfire between individuals exchanging gunfireContinue Reading
Over the weekend, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Marine Unit, alongside the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), rescued nine boaters from two separate reports of sinking vessels while a small craft advisory was in place. On Saturday, April 13, around noon,Continue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an education reform bill into law on Tuesday that will have long-reaching implications for the state’s education system. House Bill 1285 does several things, including addressing school districts with “Turn-Around” status, repeals the Florida College System’s employment equity and accountability programContinue Reading
Port Orange Police responded to a burglary call on April 15, 2024, at around 4:19 am in the 700 block of E. Hensel Hill Rd. Homeowners reported an unknown male breaking into their home and abducting their pet dog. The homeowners also said that the male claimed he had walkedContinue Reading
On April 9th, 2024, the United States Marshals Service apprehended Joseph Michael Todd, aged 60, in connection with a warrant issued by Citrus County. Todd’s arrest follows a thorough investigation by Detective Rob Ramos from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU). The investigation, initiated byContinue Reading
(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