August 15, 2023
Motorists fueling up across Florida will soon see stickers on gas pumps warning against leaving children and pets in vehicles.…
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
March 15, 2023
Local senator’s bill tightens home defect lawsuits
The Senate passed a bill filed by Sen. Travis Hutson, R-St. Augustine, that shortens the time for residents to sue…
February 2, 2023
Fleming Island senator wants home sellers to disclose flooding
Sen. Jennifer Bradley has filed a bill that would require home sellers to disclose whether a property was ever damaged…
January 26, 2023
State law would combat antisemitic acts like Jacksonville’s
Proposed legislation in Florida would define certain acts as hate crimes and increase criminal penalties.…
January 25, 2023
Dawgs fans: You can now get a Florida license plate
The University of Georgia has met Florida’s presale requirement for a speciality license plate. The plate will go into production…
December 22, 2022
Supreme Court to consider teen’s ATV death in Clay County
The Florida Supreme Court has scheduled arguments Feb. 9 in the conviction of a Clay County man whose son was…
December 8, 2022
Disagreements surface over the training of public school librarians in Florida
With a Jan. 1 deadline looming, a state Department of Education workgroup is crafting a training that all school-library workers…
December 8, 2022
A Florida state representative has been indicted on federal fraud charges
State Rep. Joe Harding has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements in an…
October 14, 2022
Agriculture commissioner race: Simpson vs. Blemur
One of Florida’s most-powerful lawmakers and a North Miami Democrat touting a “grassroots” campaign are competing in the Nov. 8…
October 14, 2022
Chief financial officer race: Patronis, Hattersley square off
Florida voters next month will choose a state chief financial officer who will have a big role in trying to…
October 14, 2022
Attorney general race: Ayala challenges Moody in ‘longshot’ bid
Former Orlando-area State Attorney Aramis Ayala is making a “longshot” bid to unseat Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody, saying a…
October 14, 2022
NOV. 8 VOTER GUIDE: Amendments 1,2,3
Florida voters are being asked to decide whether to approve two property-tax measures and the fate of the state’s Constitution…
October 6, 2022
Florida tries to lure back the tourists
Tourism marketers hope they can persuade people to look beyond the wreckage of Hurricane Ian and visit places like Jacksonville.…