April 12, 2024
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said people should limit debris on their properties as wildfire season begins.…
April 5, 2024
DeSantis: ‘This state will start to smell like marijuana’
Gov. Ron DeSantis lashed out Thursday at proposed constitutional amendments that would protect abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana.…
March 27, 2024
Former Clay County manager will head tourism district
Stephanie Kopelousos will lead the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which oversees an area dominated by Walt Disney World properties.…
March 21, 2024
FPL bills could drop in May in Northeast Florida
Florida Power & Light Co. has filed a request to reduce bills because fuel costs have been lower than expected.…
March 11, 2024
Here are 10 big issues the Legislature addressed this year
The 2024 legislative session included action on working teens, social media for children, education, health care, homlessness and more.…
March 7, 2024
Tracie Davis of Jacksonville to lead Senate Democrats
State Sen. Tracie Davis of Jacksonville is slated to become the Senate Democratic leader after the 2026 elections.…
March 5, 2024
Security funding approved for Jewish day schools
Legislation sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis would bolster security at a time of rising antisemitic incidents.…
March 1, 2024
House passes Palatka rep’s bill to lower gun-buying age
The House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Bobby Payne that would lower the minimum age to buy rifles and…
February 23, 2024
Legislature restricts driving in the left lane
A bill sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis would prohibit driving in the left lane on highways except under certain conditions,…
February 19, 2024
Florida House passes bill to allow bear killings
Supporters say the bill is needed because more bears are venturing into residential areas in North Florida.…
February 16, 2024
Florida House passes Buffet Highway bill
The bill would designate State Road A1A, from the Florida Keys to Nassau County, as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway.”…
February 8, 2024
Fleming senator chides ‘vile’ comments on monuments bill
Sen. Jennifer Bradley was upset by speakers who cited a need to protect “white culture” and “white supremacy.”…
January 30, 2024
Proposal would make it harder to amend state Constitution
Under the proposal, constitutional amendments would need support from 66.67% of voters to pass, up from the current 60%.…
January 23, 2024
You’ll need an area code when making calls next week
Ten-digit phone dialing will become mandatory Monday in Northeast Florida as the region prepares for a new 324 area code.…
January 17, 2024
LGBTQ group fights bills from Jacksonville rep
Equality Florida decried what it calls “an alarming slate” of bills, including proposals from Republican Rep. Dean Black.…
January 9, 2024
Florida senator proposes restrictions on mail-in voting
A bill filed by Sen. Blaise Ingoglia would allow mail-in voting only for certain groups, such as people with illnesses…
January 5, 2024
Jax senator proposes to shield medical examiner information
Sen. Clay Yarborough filed a bill that would block the disclosure of information such as addresses, telephone numbers and dates…
January 2, 2024
Proposed law could limit pride flags at public buildings
A Florida Senate Republican has proposed a bill that would restrict the types of flags that can be flown by…
December 21, 2023
Fleming Island senator proposes telehealth for pets
Sen. Jennifer Bradley has introduced a bill that would allow veterinarians to use telehealth for animals.…
December 13, 2023
Attorney general files demand on FSU playoff exclusion
Attorney General Ashley Moody on Tuesday demanded wide-ranging information from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee.…
December 12, 2023
St. Johns County judge could face reprimand
Judge Casey Woolsey described herself as a conservative in phone messages to voters, a violation of judicial canons.…
November 16, 2023
Local senator proposes flood disclosures on home sales
Sen. Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island filed a bill that would require property owners to tell buyers whether flooding has…
October 31, 2023
Sen. Bradley proposes court advocates for abused pets
The bill filed by Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island would be similar to a guardian ad litem involving children in…
October 26, 2023
Death sentence upheld in Duval murders
Thomas Bevel was convicted of murdering Garrick Stringfield in the home they shared. Bevel also was convicted of murdering Stringfield’s…