(The Center Square) – Bans on homeless encampments and drug use in homeless shelters are in a new law signed Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping, as House Bill 1365 is entitled, requires the homeless to be housed in temporary shelters monitored by lawContinue Reading
Late Saturday evening on January 6, 2024, Jacksonville officers rushed to the 8000 block of Ivymill Court following reports of a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they found 45-year-old Gary Mills inside a residence, critically injured. Despite efforts to save him, Mills succumbed to his injuries from a gunshot wound afterContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the presumptive presidential nominees for their respective parties, won big again in Tuesday’s primaries. Trump is projected to win Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Kansas, while Biden is projected to win Illinois, Ohio and Kansas. Barring something unforeseen, theContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville Beach expressed deep sorrow following a violent incident in the downtown area on March 17th. Authorities conveyed condolences to the victim’s family and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. Stressing the community’s commitment to safety, officials strongly condemned the act and stood united against violence.Continue Reading
(The Center Square) — The Florida Lottery has become a crucial part of funding for education in the Sunshine State, and according to a recent report from the Florida Auditor General, it continues to grow each year. In late January, the AG released the financial audit of the Florida Lottery,Continue Reading
(The Center Square) – A group of 24 state attorneys general wrote a letter to the Department of Labor saying its proposed rule promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the National Apprenticeship program exceeds the department’s authority. The public comment letter said the rule promotes racial discrimination in the program,Continue Reading
(The Center Square) – Polls are now open in the fives states holding primary elections Tuesday. Voters in Ohio, Illinois, Kansas and Arizona have both Democratic and Republican primaries, with the presidential race topping ballots. Republicans also hold a presidential primary in Florida. Democrats canceled their presidential primary in theContinue Reading
Amit Patel, a 31-year-old resident of Jacksonville, has been sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Henry L. Adams for wire fraud and engaging in an illegal monetary transaction. Patel was also ordered to forfeit $22,221,454.40, the proceeds of the wire fraud, andContinue Reading
On March 16, 2024, officers from the Port Orange Police Department’s Alpha platoon responded to a retail theft in progress at a local beauty supply store. According to authorities, one of the suspects, identified as Acquanette Benjamin from Daytona Beach, allegedly entered the store and absconded with approximately $3,300 worthContinue Reading
(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