Grandmother testifies to state leaders in push to pass bill to prevent hot car deaths
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Every year, too many children across the United States die from being left in a hot vehicle. Now a family who experienced this tragedy is continuing their…
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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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Florida Senate advances bill banning social media accounts for children under 16
TALLAHASSEE – Florida senators Monday evening moved forward with a proposal to try to prevent minors under age 16 from using social media, as lawmakers take on tech platforms that…
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Jax City Council to discuss bill to give sheriff, elected officials power to veto lawsuits involving their offices
JACKSONVILLE, Fl. – On Monday at 2 p.m., Jacksonville’s City Council Rules Committee will discuss a bill that would require approval from the sheriff for future settlements in police shooting…
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Proposed bill could limit people without homes from sleeping in public, but some think that doesn’t address the problem
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A proposed Florida bill could potentially restrict people without homes from sleeping in public buildings and on public property without a permit. On any given day or…
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Will Trump’s legal woes tank White House run while he tries to sink immigration bill?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former President Donald Trump’s legal and political challenges intensify. As for Republican challenger Nikki Haley, to paraphrase musician Tom Petty: She won’t back down. On Tuesday’s live-streaming…
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Florida State Guard could get go-ahead to help Texas with immigration issues under new bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida State Guard, revived by Gov. Ron DeSantis, could operate outside Florida and be called into service anytime he “deemed necessary,” under a bill approved Thursday…
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Florida university board votes in support of bill that prohibits colleges from spending federal funding on DEI programs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Students at the University of North Florida (UNF) rallied on campus Wednesday to show support for the university’s LGBTQ+ Center. The center was one of many resources…
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Georgia Governor Kemp wants to amend bill to speed up state’s income tax cut
GEORGIA – In Georgia, a bill passed in 2022 that reduces the state income tax each year until it reaches 4.9% by 2029. Governor Brian Kemp is looking to amend…
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Local Republican lawmaker raises concerns over monuments bill after comments from supporters
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo on Wednesday raised questions about the fate of a proposal to protect historic monuments and memorials after several lawmakers voiced outrage over…
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