(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an education reform bill into law on Tuesday that will have long-reaching implications for the state’s education system. House Bill 1285 does several things, including addressing school districts with “Turn-Around” status, repeals the Florida College System’s employment equity and accountability programContinue Reading
Port Orange Police responded to a burglary call on April 15, 2024, at around 4:19 am in the 700 block of E. Hensel Hill Rd. Homeowners reported an unknown male breaking into their home and abducting their pet dog. The homeowners also said that the male claimed he had walkedContinue Reading
On April 9th, 2024, the United States Marshals Service apprehended Joseph Michael Todd, aged 60, in connection with a warrant issued by Citrus County. Todd’s arrest follows a thorough investigation by Detective Rob Ramos from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU). The investigation, initiated byContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he’ll be signing some education reforms passed by the Florida Legislature into law. DeSantis highlighted some of House Bill 1285, including how the bill would address schools struggling to produce good grades and student learning outcomes. “We’re here today toContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law several measures on Friday intended to protect and support law enforcement officers. Senate Bill 184 increases penalties for those who knowingly harass, physically harm or impede a law enforcement officer or other first responders from carrying out their dutiesContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that a new Tampa Rays stadium could cost taxpayers far more than initially thought. The new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays would include the development of 65 acres in the historic Gas Plant District that surrounds the field, which would offerContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed five bills on Wednesday designed to protect children from sexual predators. The new legislation ranges from House Bill 1545, which protects children from grooming activities and other sexual offenses to Senate Bill 1224 which strengthens the role of the Statewide GuardianContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A coalition of Republican attorneys general has launched an investigation into MSCI, a New York-based investment company managing roughly more than $5 billion in assets, after allegations surfaced of its boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) policies against Israel. The coalition, led by Florida Attorney General AshleyContinue Reading
On Friday, November 11, 2022, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a deceased individual in the 600 block of Winona Drive. Upon arrival, they found 26-year-old Moustapha Diop, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Diop was found in a wooded area.Continue Reading
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