(The Center Square) — According to a recent report, the Florida Legislature’s research arm found that state officials closed more than 1,300 Medicaid fraud cases in 2022. The Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability released its biennial review of the Agency for Health Care Administration’s oversight of fraudContinue Reading
The City of Jacksonville Beach has been targeted by a cybersecurity event, disrupting certain information systems. Following the discovery, federal law enforcement was notified, and an investigation was promptly initiated with the aid of third-party cybersecurity and forensic experts. The investigation unveiled that the incident was a result of aContinue Reading
On February 27, 2024, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire at around 12:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Lane Avenue South. Upon arrival, they found an unidentified black male suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, the victim, identifiedContinue Reading
(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