December 22, 2022
Saying that COVID-19 vaccines have been “pushed on Americans,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday asked the state Supreme Court to…
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December 22, 2022
Senate approves insurance overhaul. Will it help?
The Florida Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at shoring up the troubled property insurance system by curbing…
December 22, 2022
Florida’s insurance commissioner steps down a day after an industry overhaul was approved
After lawmakers this week passed an overhaul of the state’s property-insurance system, Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier on Thursday submitted…
December 22, 2022
Ten big issues addressed during Florida’s insurance overhaul
Florida lawmakers this week held a special session and passed a 105-page bill aimed at stabilizing the state’s troubled property-insurance…
December 22, 2022
DeSantis signs bill to stabilize insurance industry
Anticipating the need for more legislation about the state’s troubled property insurance system, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed bills…
December 22, 2022
A report documents challenges to establishing more affordable housing in Florida
Rents and home prices rose dramatically in Florida over the past few years. In an annual trends report published earlier…
December 22, 2022
Gov. DeSantis takes aim at the union dues of Florida teachers
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled that he will make a priority of passing a long-debated proposal that would prevent teachers…
December 22, 2022
On Florida’s Gulf Coast, developers eye properties ravaged by Hurricane Ian
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Hurricane Ian destroyed more than 5,000 homes in Lee County, Fla., and damaged nearly 30,000 more…
December 22, 2022
As anxiety and depression increase, more Floridians turn to medical marijuana
Imagine you are walking home from the last day of school before spring break. You plop on your bed, kick…
December 22, 2022
Pack your patience: Travel from Jax could be a challenge this holiday
The rush to head over the river and through the clouds to grandmother’s house is in full swing with Hanukkah,…
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 22, 2022
Blast of cold air will plunge some temps into the teens
A widespread hard freeze is likely in portions of the Panhandle and North Florida on Friday night as an Arctic…
December 22, 2022
Bear shot and killed after attacking Jacksonville zookeeper
A zookeeper at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens was injured Wednesday night when a bear attacked her after escaping his…
December 21, 2022
MOSH releases new views of its planned Northbank museum
A sneak peek of what’s planned inside the second generation of Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History has been released…
December 21, 2022
Designer furnishings store headed to Town Center area
Modani Furniture will open in the first quarter of 2023 in Ashco Inc.’s Town Center Outparcel building, the landlord announced.…
December 21, 2022
State Rep. Angie Nixon considers run for City Council
A recently elected local state representative is now thinking about stepping down from that post to run for a seat…
December 21, 2022
The fun continues: Adventure Landing will remain open in 2023
A Jacksonville Beach amusement park plans to remain open for at least nine more months before closing permanently to make…
December 21, 2022
Experts stress cold weather safety ahead of frigid holiday weekend
With a cold front expected to hit the East Coast this weekend, experts are reminding people of cold weather safety…
December 21, 2022
4,000-home community planned in Clay County
Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners announced has bought the 3,300-acre Governors Park property in Clay County and intends to develop 4,000…
December 20, 2022
Families of Slain Children provides toys, food, comfort for Durkeeville residents ahead of holidays
Beverly McClain’s idea of being a good neighbor is loving people where they are. Her official title is CEO of…
December 20, 2022
Jacksonville’s new sheriff promises more openness
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters announced major updates Tuesday to the way his department passes on information to the public. The…
December 20, 2022
Fees returning to Jacksonville Beach Pier
The Jacksonville Beach Pier will start charging walkers and fishers beginning with the new year. Starting Jan. 2, it’ll cost…
December 20, 2022
Ban on gender-affirming care already causing harm, families say
It’s been a tough year for Josie. We’re not using her last name to protect her privacy. Ever since Surgeon…
December 20, 2022
Jacksonville landmark will be reborn as apartments, restaurants and offices
A historic 109-year-old Jacksonville landmark is taking on new life. Work is underway to rehabilitate and renovate the former Union…