Florida News (Page 645)

From grieving mother to proud victor — after more than two decades, Patricia Ward’s fight became a reality when she watched Gov. Ron DeSantis sign a bill named for her late son. Curtis’ Law, which officially takes effect Saturday in Florida, gives victims’ families more rights during investigations, something WardContinue Reading

More than 200 new laws will go into effect in Florida on Saturday, and one of the new laws will allow guns to be carried almost anywhere in the state, without a permit. Police agencies across Florida are urging people to know the rules about what you can and can’tContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has charged a 27-year-old Jacksonville man in a November murder on Myrtle Avenue. Devonte Ledbetter was already in custody at the Duval County Jail for unrelated burglary charges when he was re-arrested on the murder charge Thursday, JSO said. On Nov. 6, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s OfficeContinue Reading

Drivers using an electric vehicle will have a new tool to help them get around during what AAA is predicting will be a record travel weekend. It’s an interactive road-trip planning tool from Florida Power & Light called EV Expressway that helps you find hundreds of fast charging stations alongContinue Reading

AAA is preparing to rescue more than 393,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Fourth of July weekend. The auto group also unfortunately expects there to be impaired drivers on the road. To keep everyone safe this weekend, AAA is activating its Tow to Go program in Florida, which offersContinue Reading

Friday is expected to be the busiest travel day ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. AAA predicts over 4 million people will catch a flight this weekend, which is an 11% increase from last year. Dozens of flights were canceled at JAX earlier this week, but things have beenContinue Reading

More than 200 new laws will go into effect in Florida on Saturday. We’re highlighting what you need to know about some of the most high-profile changes: Permit-less carry One of the new laws will allow guns to be carried almost anywhere in the state, without a permit. Police agenciesContinue Reading

AAA expects to rescue more than 393,000 drivers over the Fourth of July weekend. The group also predicts that Friday will be the busiest day on the road. More than 2.4 million Floridians will take a road trip over the holiday weekend ,and thousands will experience car trouble. The threeContinue Reading

It is hot in summer but it is odd to have so many clear dry days when afternoon storms are typically the rule. Look for another dry day with temps kicking up to the low to mid 90s. No rain cools us today but isolated showers are possible inland tomorrowContinue Reading