(The Center Square) — An audit of the Florida Department of Military Affairs has uncovered several instances where proper cybersecurity protocols were not followed. According to the report issued by the Florida Auditor General, state law requires that each state agency head designate an information security manager to administer theContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, having already secured enough delegates to win their respective presidential nominations, are expected to add to their counts Tuesday with primary wins in a few states. Five states were to hold contests in both parties, though Biden wonContinue Reading
On March 14, 2024, Mistree Ricardo, a 15-year-old white (Latina) female, was reported missing to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Mistree is described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 100 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, gray pants, andContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three bills into law on Friday to bolster Florida’s efforts to prevent illegal immigration. “We’re here today, one, to build off a record of success with respect to combating illegal immigration…if you go back six or seven years in the state ofContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida lawmakers had a busy 2024 session, passing bills that range from protecting minors from the harms of social media platforms to regulating vacation rentals, with many of those bills awaiting a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis. If a bill is approved by both chambers, itContinue Reading
On the morning of March 14, 2024, shortly after 4:00 am, an inmate at Clay County Jail suffered a medical emergency. Deputies, medical staff, and Clay County Fire Rescue responded promptly, attempting life-saving measures. Unfortunately, these efforts were unsuccessful. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is reviewing the case, andContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP-AMO) agents and U.S. Coast Guard crews are seizing large quantities of cocaine attempting to be smuggled to the U.S. by boat. In five recent operations, they seized nearly $290 million worth of cocaine totaling over 15,700Continue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office District 3 carried out proactive patrols in Duval, resulting in a traffic stop due to a violation. Upon contact with the vehicle’s occupants and a probable cause search, officers discovered and confiscated two firearms, one of which was reported stolen, along with 13.45 grams of MDMA, marijuana,Continue Reading
The City of Jacksonville, in collaboration with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Groundwork Jacksonville, has been awarded a groundbreaking federal grant of $147 million. This substantial funding will facilitate the design and construction of five crucial segments of the Emerald Trail, marking the largest single federal grant ever receivedContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – With Haiti in political turmoil and in light of current federal border policies, Florida, which has historically borne the brunt of illegal entry by sea from Cuba and Haiti, is bracing for impact. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday deployed additional state law enforcement and emergency resourcesContinue Reading