On April 9, 2024, 18-year-old Za’Qwon Walthall was arrested in connection with the shooting death of 16-year-old Keon Walthall, which occurred on November 17, 2023, in Jacksonville. The incident took place in the 500 block of 28th Street West, where the victim was found unresponsive in a park, suffering fromContinue Reading
On Monday night, April 8th, a shooting incident occurred in the parking lot of the Walmart in Inverness, FL, prompting a response from Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Gavin Minden, fled the scene towards Lowes on foot. The CCSO’s Aviation Unit was called inContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on Tuesday a measure designed to combat organized retail theft and porch piracy. DeSantis signed House Bill 549, which lowers the threshold value for third-degree felony theft. DeSantis added that retail theft results in skyrocketing customer prices because businesses needContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A coalition of states has filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s latest executive effort to forgive a portion of Americans’ student loan debt. The lawsuit comes after Biden on Monday announced the plan, which the states in question say is an overreach of executiveContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Penalties for those who expose law enforcement officers to fentanyl are set to increase in the Sunshine State after new legislation was signed Monday. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate bills 718 and 66. The first creates a second-degree felony for any adult individual who recklessly exposesContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Advisory Council has approved a new premium reimbursement formula that will help alleviate the burden on insurance companies operating in Florida. The FHCF operates under the State Board of Administration and is a tax-exempt state trust fund that reimburses a portionContinue Reading
On Friday, April 21, 2023, tragedy struck in Jacksonville as patrol officers from the Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting incident on Blanding Boulevard. Upon arrival, they found 32-year-old Paul Steney with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts from Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, Steney succumbed to his injuries. The JacksonvilleContinue Reading
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, authorities in Jacksonville responded to a shooting incident on Pritmore Road. The victim, identified as Gavin Rickard, a 19-year-old male, was found with gunshot wounds upon arrival. Despite efforts by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel, Rickard was pronounced dead at the scene. The JacksonvilleContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday will make it easier for the state to purchase land for conservation purposes. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1638, which provides that 96% of revenues from the 2021 gaming compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida andContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida will be accelerating its road projects, which are poised to finish 10 to 20 years ahead of schedule. Gov. Ron DeSantis approved House Bill 1301, which will include a 14.7-mile road widening project on Interstate 4, that will run from Polk County to Osceola ParkwayContinue Reading