Lawmakers in Tallahassee are looking at repealing a law delineating who can sue for pain and suffering when a loved one is killed due to medical negligence and how much the court can award in such cases. The law is known by critics as “free kill.” Current law prohibits theContinue Reading
A 15-year-old was severely injured in Gainsville Wednesday after deputies said a 41-year-old man ordered the teen to strip naked and started beating him with a belt, according to a report from WCJB. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, the teen jumped out of a third-story window at theContinue Reading
The highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show featuring R&B Superstar Usher is sparking lots of excitement from a local band that covers the musician’s songs. News4JAX sat down with Jacksonville’s “Dats Pressure” band to discuss Usher’s impact on culture and the music industry. The band performs many of Usher’s songs.Continue Reading
The rise of political violence in America may have reached an inflection point according to researchers at the University of California — Davis. A new study reveals more than a quarter of Americans express widespread support for violence to advance a political objective. An anti-governmental movement is also on theContinue Reading
The Florida Senate unanimously cleared a bill Wednesday to put $100 million into the “My Safe Florida Home” program, which could help people lower their home insurance costs. Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis calls it “free money” for homeowners to reinforce their homes against severe storms and hurricanes. Homeowners areContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is working on a project study to evaluate alternatives that would alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety at the intersection of Race Track Road and US 1, also known as Philips Highway. The intersection, which is at the Duval County and St. Johns CountyContinue Reading
Former football star, actor and acquitted murder defendant O.J. Simpson has been diagnosed with cancer, Local 10 News learned Friday. According to sources, Simpson, 76, who previously lived in South Florida, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy in Las Vegas. Simpson has been reportedly telling hisContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — The Florida House approved a $115.5 billion state budget this week that could provide appropriations for infrastructure and education, pay down debt and improve access to health care. According to a news release from Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, the proposed budget, House Bill 5001, allocatesContinue Reading
Suddenly it is Spring! Everybody should get to the 70s today with warmer afternoon highs this weekend. The temperatures will not be the only numbers climbing. Maybe you or your nose has already noticed, but the pollen count is rising too. With partly cloudy to partly sunny skies and aboveContinue Reading
A trend in the Pacific is taking shape that will gradually pivot from the storminess that has plagued the West Coast this winter along with our wet and cooler-than-normal backyard weather this year. Forecasters are seeing a likely transition from El Niño to neutral conditions by April-June 2024 (79% chance),Continue Reading
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