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Featured image for “Local senator proposes flood disclosures on home sales”
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 ever damaged a property.

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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 court cases.

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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 13-year-old son.

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October 24, 2023

Proposed law would force drivers out of the left lane

The bill would make it illegal to use the left lane unless attempting to pass other motorists.

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October 19, 2023

Former Public Defender Matt Shirk accused of contempt

The Florida Bar alleges that Shirk practiced law after being suspended last year.

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October 5, 2023

Florida claims Juul improperly marketed to children

Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to prevent Juul Labs from marketing e-cigarettes to children.

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October 4, 2023

Florida Supreme Court sets hearing on marijuana initiative

The proposed constitutional amendment would allow recreational use of marijuana by people ages 21 and older.

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October 2, 2023

A new name for A1A? Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway

A state legislator has filed a proposal to rename State Road A1A from Monroe County to Nassau County.

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September 13, 2023

Judge refuses to block Florida’s transgender treatment law

Adult plaintiffs did not show they would suffer irreparable harm, said U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle.

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August 24, 2023

Colleges ordered to restrict restrooms to ‘sex at birth’

Florida public colleges will be required to have separate facilities “based on biological sex at birth.”

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