Fla. bill prohibiting citizen review boards awaits final approval
A controversial issue in Jacksonville could soon be decided by the state legislature. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A controversial piece of legislation is just a signature away from becoming Florida law….
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Florida FOP ‘excited’ about bill that would protect first responders, Jacksonville activist group disagrees
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is waiting to see if a bill is signed that it believes would offer more protection to first responders, while…
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DeSantis signs bill to protect children from hot car deaths
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed seven bills Friday, including one that declares April as “Hot Car Death Prevention Month.” The bill is named after 10-month-old Ariya Paige from…
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Gov. DeSantis signs bill on new workweek limits for teenagers
The new law keeps the 30-hour workweek limit for 16 and 17-year-olds while school is in session, but has a condition to that. PALATKA, Fla. — For Putnam County School…
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Mixed reactions to controversial Florida bill banning people who are homeless from sleeping in public places
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday making it illegal for unhoused people to sleep overnight in public places, people without homes are left questioning what’s…
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New Florida bill could require sellers to disclose flood risk information at or before the time of the sale
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Looking to buy a house in Florida? A new bill could require sellers to disclose flood risk information at or before the time of the sale. Renter…
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Police: Man arrested for attacking woman in Yulee over bill
Dennis McCabe, 76, faces a felony attempted murder charge, his arrest report states. NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA, Fla. — A 76-year-old man was arrested Friday morning in Yulee after police say…
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Florida lawmakers unanimously pass bill to combat squatting; giving property owners ‘positive hope’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – State lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill to combat squatting. This comes after a News4JAX I-TEAM investigation exposing how a loophole in the law allowed people to…
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Gov. DeSantis to get bill that makes it easier to shoot bears, claim self defense
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In an issue stemming from complaints about bears in Northwest Florida, the state House on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would bolster self-defense arguments…
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Revamped social media ban bill heads to DeSantis’ desk; this time it would impact children under 14
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A revamped version of a bill that would ban teens from using social media is now making its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk after he vetoed…
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