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The Putnam deal will prevent development on cattle and timber land near Etoniah Creek State Forest.…
March 26, 2026
Florida attorney general warns NFL to scrap ‘Rooney Rule’
The Rooney Rule encourages teams to hire nonwhite coaches. Attorney General James Uthmeier says it’s discriminatory.…
March 26, 2026
Accuweather’s hurricane forecast predicts quieter year
The season’s first hurricane forecast predicts 11 to 16 named storms, fewer than average in recent years.…
March 16, 2026
Bill to restore Ocklawaha River dies in Legislature
The Florida House approved the Ocklawaha River cleanup, but the bill did not advance in the Senate.…
March 12, 2026
Florida Legislature approves restoring funds to AIDS drug program
A plan to prevent thousands of HIV positive Floridians from losing coverage for their prescriptions for AIDS medication is headed…
March 10, 2026
Florida Legislature approves tighter e-bike regulations
The House and Senate unanimously approved rules that require e-bike riders to slow down around pedestrians.…
January 16, 2026
DeSantis still opposes removing Rodman dam
Bills in the Florida Legislature could lead to tearing down Rodman dam and restoring the Ocklawaha River.…
January 6, 2026
Jacksonville lawmaker files bill to remove Rodman dam
State Rep. Wyman Duggan has filed legislation to tear down Rodman dam and restore the Ocklawaha River.…
December 24, 2025
Fleming senator files bill to regulate drinking straws
The legislation from Sen. Jennifer Bradley would set rules for the materials used in straws and stirrers.…
December 23, 2025
Former UF President Ben Sasse has pancreatic cancer
Sasse posted on social media that he has been diagnosed with metastasized, Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.…
December 23, 2025
Florida Legislature may eliminate license plate stickers
Motorists would still need to register their cars, but the yellow stickers would no longer be required.…
December 19, 2025
Recreational marijuana issue sent to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court must decide whether a proposed constitutional amendment meets legal requirements.…
December 12, 2025
UNF President Moez Limayem confirmed for top job at USF
Limayem will leave UNF to become president of the University of South Florida.…
November 18, 2025
Local lawmaker files bill to allow lawsuits in fetus deaths
Rep. Sam Greco of St. Augustine filed a bill he says would protect parents if their “unborn child” dies.…
November 10, 2025
Jax lawmaker proposes oath for college instructors
Sen. Clay Yarborough filed a bill requiring that administrators and instructors pledge to serve as positive role models.…
October 14, 2025
Proposed law would require teachers to take an oath
Teachers would take an oath pledging to support the Constitution and to act in a “nonpartisan manner.”…
September 9, 2025
DeSantis pushes again for open carry of guns
Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for open carry in the past, but the proposal has never passed the Legislature.…
September 8, 2025
Immigration detention center opens in Baker County
The former Baker Correctional Institution held more than 100 detainees as of Friday.…
July 11, 2025
Judge won’t stop execution in Jacksonville murders
Michael Bell is scheduled to be executed Tuesday for killing two people outside a Jacksonville bar.…
June 16, 2025
State budget reignites fight over Rodman dam
A budget plan finalized Friday sets aside $6.25 million to restore the Ocklawaha River.…
June 11, 2025
State approves conservation deals in North Florida
The state will spend nearly $118 million to conserve about 76,000 acres, including land in Baker, Clay and Putnam counties.…
June 2, 2025
New law requires restaurants to warn you about fees
Beginning July 1, restaurants must notify customers upfront about automatic tips or service fees.…
June 2, 2025
DeSantis signs bill restricting cellphone use in public schools
The law prohibits cellphone use throughout the school day in elementary and middle schools.…
May 21, 2025
Investigation continues into Baker Sheriff’s Office
Gov. Ron DeSantis extended the appointment of State Attorney Melissa Nelson to investigate the department.…