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State Rep. Dean Black of Jacksonville.
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.…

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A Florida legislator wants to restrict voting by mail. | WGCU
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…

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State Sen. Clay Yarborough.
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…

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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…

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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.…

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Florida State coach Mike Norvell lifts the trophy after the team's win over Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game Dec. 2, 2023. | Erik Verduzco, AP
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.…

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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.…

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San Marco stands flooded after Hurricane Irma in 2017. | Jessica Palombo, WJCT News 89.9
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…

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Florida Sen. Jennifer Bradley makes a point during a Senate Community Affairs Committee meeting in a legislative session, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Tallahassee. | Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
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…

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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…

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Traffic flows toward Downtown Jacksonville just after rush hour.
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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Matt Shirk | News4Jax
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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August 15, 2023

Heat warning stickers are going up on Florida gas pumps

Motorists fueling up across Florida will soon see stickers on gas pumps warning against leaving children and pets in vehicles.…

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Julia "Jenny" Perez says her life was shattered after a St. Johns County sheriff's deputy hit her motorcycle. | Provided by Julia Perez, via Fresh Take Florida
August 8, 2023

$15 million sought in crash with St. Johns County deputy

Julia “Jenny” Perez was severely injured when a deputy made a left turn and hit her motorcycle in St. Augustine.…

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This satellite image taken at 1:21 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023, shows Tropical Storm Arlene, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. | AP/NOAA
June 2, 2023

Tropical Storm Arlene forms in the Gulf of Mexico

The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, was moving south at 5 mph toward the western end of…

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Sen. Travis Hutson, R-St. Augustine, is sponsoring a proposal to do away with a campaign matching funds program.
May 30, 2023

Democrat files to replace Sen. Travis Hutson of St. Augustine

George Anthony “T” Hill II is one of three candidates for Hutson’s seat. Hutson will be term-limited in 2024.…

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May 1, 2023

House votes to lower age for gun purchases

The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Bobby Payne of Palatka, reverses changes made after the mass school shooting in Parkland.…

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April 3, 2023

FPL customers could see smaller bills

The Florida Public Service Commission will consider a proposal to lower FPL’s fuel charges for the rest of the year.…

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March 24, 2023

DeSantis signs reforms limiting lawsuits against businesses

The bill shields businesses from lawsuits blamed for driving up insurance costs. Opponents say injured people will find it harder…