(The Center Square) — A recent study has found that K-12 spending in Florida had one of the lowest increases nationally between 2002 and 2020. The Reason Foundation released the Public Education at a Crossroads study that showcases the spending habits of every state in regards to K-12 public educationContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Sixteen states have sued the Biden administration over its proposed liquified natural gas ban, led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. The lawsuit was filed by Louisiana Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill and 15 state attorneys general in theContinue Reading
On March 19, 2024, at around 12:19 PM, the Port Orange Police Department responded to a well-being check following a report of a potentially suicidal individual. Upon arrival, officers found themselves in a confrontation with the subject. As officers attempted to establish contact, the individual emerged from the front doorContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — According to a recent report, the Florida Legislature’s research arm found that state officials closed more than 1,300 Medicaid fraud cases in 2022. The Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability released its biennial review of the Agency for Health Care Administration’s oversight of fraudContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville Beach has been targeted by a cybersecurity event, disrupting certain information systems. Following the discovery, federal law enforcement was notified, and an investigation was promptly initiated with the aid of third-party cybersecurity and forensic experts. The investigation unveiled that the incident was a result of aContinue Reading
On February 27, 2024, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire at around 12:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Lane Avenue South. Upon arrival, they found an unidentified black male suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, the victim, identifiedContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Bans on homeless encampments and drug use in homeless shelters are in a new law signed Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping, as House Bill 1365 is entitled, requires the homeless to be housed in temporary shelters monitored by lawContinue Reading
Late Saturday evening on January 6, 2024, Jacksonville officers rushed to the 8000 block of Ivymill Court following reports of a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they found 45-year-old Gary Mills inside a residence, critically injured. Despite efforts to save him, Mills succumbed to his injuries from a gunshot wound afterContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the presumptive presidential nominees for their respective parties, won big again in Tuesday’s primaries. Trump is projected to win Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Kansas, while Biden is projected to win Illinois, Ohio and Kansas. Barring something unforeseen, theContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville Beach expressed deep sorrow following a violent incident in the downtown area on March 17th. Authorities conveyed condolences to the victim’s family and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. Stressing the community’s commitment to safety, officials strongly condemned the act and stood united against violence.Continue Reading