Preventing spikes in your electric bill during cold weather
JACKSONVILLE, Fl. – It is so tempting to bump your thermostat several degrees to warm your house, but before you start pressing that arrow button or turning that dial, you…
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Hot tips for cold weather to protect your home and utility bill
First Coast News is On Your Side with hot tips from JEA on staying warm in cold weather to protect your home and save money on your utility bill. JACKSONVILLE,…
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Proposed bill could make April ‘Hot Car Death Prevention Month’ after 10-month-old died in July
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Six months after 10-month-old Ariya Paige died from being left in a hot vehicle in late July in Baker County, her family is pushing lawmakers to create…
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Jacksonville drivers react to proposed bill limiting left lane driving on highways
FLORIDA – Jacksonville drivers are reacting to the latest proposed bill that would prohibit drivers from driving in the left lane of a highway — with certain exceptions. House Bill…
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Proposed bill could prohibit driving in the left lane. Do you think it will ease congestion?
FLORIDA – In an effort to increase interstate safety and ease congestion on roadways, lawmakers are proposing a bill that could penalize drivers for operating a vehicle in the left-hand…
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Council President releases bill preventing mayor from using funds for city projects without City Council approval
The legislation will be formally introduced during the city council meeting on Jan. 9. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville City Council President Ron Salem has released legislation that would prevent the…
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Florida bill could make it illegal to drive in left lanes on
A bill working its way through the Florida State House would make the left lane on interstates a passing-only lane. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Slow-poking in the left lane…
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Proposed bill could result in withheld arts and culture funding if historic monuments are removed in Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Although the monument dedicated to the women of the Confederacy in Jacksonville’s Springfield Park was removed Wednesday, the battle over Confederate monuments in Florida is far from…
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Need help paying your utility bill? JEA shares resources for customers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new video released by JEA shows how the utility and community organizations work together to help customers in need who are struggling to pay their utility…
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Dangerous Dog Bill proposed by Palatka lawmaker
A bill filed by house Rep. Billy Payne, says dogs subject to certain dangerous dog investigations have to be confiscated until completion of certain action. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast…
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