On May 28, 2024, deputies from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a shooting at Colonial Plaza in Inverness. The incident occurred in the parking lot, where deputies found 33-year-old Traske C. Johnson with multiple gunshot wounds. Johnson was transported to a local hospital, but despite immediate lifesavingContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — A recent Marion County School District audit uncovered several issues, including millions of dollars in questionable costs. The Florida Auditor General found that the district, despite state Board of Education rules, did not timely report information to the state Department of Education about a former employeeContinue Reading
On Friday, May 24, 2024, Cierra Marie Martin (Black/Female, 31), previously serving a prison sentence for Aggravated Assault, was arrested for the murder of Dylonn Bealle-Veneziale (White/Male, 24) on Monday, June 12, 2023. Officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male in the 1300Continue Reading
On May 24, 2024, at approximately 7:10 AM, officers from the Port Orange Police Department responded to an incident at Sugar Mill Elementary School involving a motor vehicle accident with a juvenile pedestrian. The accident occurred near the entrance of the school when a vehicle, exiting after dropping off aContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the Florida Homeschool Convention on Thursday and said indoctrination in education is not welcome in the Sunshine State. “When you think about education and your kids, as a parent, you know the kids are many ways an open book and doContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – In a new analysis on state tax revenue trends, 18 states reported falling tax revenues, with California reporting the lowest. According to The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Fiscal 50 project, state tax revenue outperformed its long-term trend in 32 states, with Alaska leading all states by far.Continue Reading
On May 22, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Port Orange Police units responded to a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a pedestrian on the 3400 block of Nova Road. The pedestrian, identified as 37-year-old Joshua SeeSholtz, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.Continue Reading
(The Center Square) — The Florida Legislature finished a busy lawmaking season this year, and while a barrage of bills were signed, some are still awaiting a signature or a possible veto by the governor. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 10 bills in the last week and has until June 5Continue Reading
(The Center Square) — The Republican governors of two dozen states, including Georgia and South Carolina, penned a letter to President Joe Biden opposing the World Health Organization’s proposed “Pandemic Agreement,” which they said could “undermine national sovereignty” and states’ rights. The state executives argue the treaty “would seek toContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — The Florida Public Service Commission held a hearing this week to oversee Duke Energy Florida’s storm recovery costs but didn’t issue an order. Docket intervenor Walmart opted out of closing arguments on Tuesday and will instead submit a brief due June 14. Duke Energy Florida servesContinue Reading