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
(The Center Square) – Using Federal Work-Study funds to support the campaign of President Joe Biden is being called Bidenbucks and unfair by four members of Congress from North Carolina, Wisconsin, Illinois and Florida in a letter to the Education Department leader. Secretary Miguel Cardona and the administration was blastedContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Florida has won its legal battle over its Parental Rights in Education Act, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two years ago this month. A settlement agreement was reached this week, prompting the lawsuit to be dropped. The law remains in effect, handing DeSantis aContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida lawmakers passed a tax relief package this session that includes sale-tax holidays throughout the 2024-2025 fiscal year that will bring some relief to the Sunshine State’s residents. In total, Florida will have a tax relief package of over $1.5 billion if Gov. Ron DeSantis signsContinue Reading
On March 12, 2024, around 11:48 am, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Real Time Crime Center received a notification through the LPR system regarding a vehicle linked to an armed robbery/carjacking in Duval County. The vehicle was reportedly spotted near Blanding Blvd and Constitution Drive. Deputies initiated pursuit when theContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — The Florida Legislature wrapped up its 2024 session on Friday, passing various bills ranging from prohibiting identity politics in colleges to banning children from using social media. Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, and House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, both had different priorities of focus thisContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — A group of 16 attorneys general are threatening to take Maine to court if lawmakers approve a bill to shield doctors performing “gender affirming” health care procedures from lawsuits. In a letter to Maine Gov. Janet Mills and other state leaders, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan SkrmettiContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the job growth in Florida continues to outpace the nation in 2024, particularly in the private sector, with more than 37,900 jobs added in January of this year, a 0.4% increase. According to a news release from DeSantis’ office andContinue Reading
A shooting incident on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at around 4:00 p.m. prompted a response from Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officers to the 5600 block of Barnhill Drive in Englewood. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male victim, Carlos Maldonado-Perez, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was promptlyContinue Reading