New St. Augustine neighborhood gets approved
It’s expected county will be closely watching project’s drainage plan because of flooding history in nearby neighborhood ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — It appears that three time’s the charm for a…
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Sean McGee approved as new St. Johns County fire chief
McGee has served St. Johns County Fire Rescue for 25 years. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Sean McGee, a 25-year veteran of the St. Johns County Fire Rescue, was unanimously…
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Former JEA COO testifies she was surprised bonus plan was approved, knew it could result in huge payouts if JEA was sold
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Thursday afternoon, jurors heard from former JEA executive Melissa Dykes during Day 7 of the fraud and conspiracy trial of former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and former Chief Financial…
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FDA approved a drug to help people with food allergies. But it can cost thousands without insurance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug to help people with food allergies in the event they are accidentally exposed. It’s called Xolair, and it’s…
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Florida program that could help lower home insurance costs gets approved for more funding
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Senate unanimously cleared a bill Wednesday to put $100 million into the “My Safe Florida Home” program, which could help people lower their home insurance…
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Florida bill to address squatting approved by Senate committee but not without opposition
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A proposed bill aimed to protect homeowners from squatters taking over their property is facing opposition from some critics who believe the proposal could cause unintended consequences….
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Navy Federal approved less than 50% of Black home loan applications in recent data analysis
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The nation’s largest credit union has the widest home loan approval rate gap among Black and white applicants, revealing a racial disparity issue between borrowers with similar…
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Mayor Deegan to sign nearly $26M spending plan approved by City Council
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will sign a nearly $26 million spending plan Wednesday that addresses everything from homelessness to health care. The Jacksonville City Council passed Deegan’s…
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Recess, student testing requirements may look different if public school ‘deregulation’ bills are approved
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A slate of bills aimed at reducing regulations on public schools began moving forward Wednesday, as a key Florida Senate panel signed off on changes such as…
Read more »Mayor Donna Deegan’s budget approved by City Council
The City Council denied the request to allocate $3.1 million from the Mayor’s Task Force Contingency towards reducing homelessness. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville City Council passed Mayor Donna Deegan’s…
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