March 1, 2024
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…
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.…
October 19, 2023
Former Public Defender Matt Shirk accused of contempt
The Florida Bar alleges that Shirk practiced law after being suspended last year.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.”…