Gov. DeSantis signs 3 bills aimed at addressing illegal immigration in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday morning signed three bills aimed at addressing illegal immigration in Florida. Along with Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Polk County Sheriff…
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What bills were passed during Florida’s 2024 legislative session?
The Florida state legislative session ended on Friday as lawmakers passed several bills and a $117 billion budget. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s 2024 legislative session saw lawmakers approve a $117…
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Bills that could lower property insurance costs in Florida head to Gov. DeSantis
FLORIDA – The Florida Senate passed several bills that could lower property insurance costs. House Bill 7073 promises a reduction in property insurance premiums by more than $500 million statewide….
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City leaders redraft letter to state reps in fight against ethics bills that strip ‘local control’ of investigations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville City Council members discussed Monday how the city investigates reported ethics complaints as two bills are being considered in Tallahassee that would take away much of…
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Jacksonville ethics commission to meet about bills that could impact operations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Monday, the Jacksonville Ethics Commission will hold a special meeting regarding a Senate and House bill that will potentially impact how the Ethics Commission operates. If…
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Public education bills may impact Duval County Public Schools
Members of the group Public School Defenders said the “Freedom to Learn Act” would restore classroom libraries to teacher control. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Parents are asking Duval County Public School…
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Bills weakening child labor standards move through FL legislature
The bills would allow teenagers to work longer hours on school days and in some professions deemed hazardous. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Several bills that would change child labor laws are…
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Avoid expensive mechanic bills by getting your car ready for cold temperatures, local experts say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As cold weather rolls through our area, experts say it can leave drivers with an expensive bill at the mechanic if their car isn’t properly prepared for…
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Tom Coughlin Jay Fund helps Jacksonville family pay its bills as 8-year-old girl battles rare form of cancer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sometimes the Grinch is not a green being who steals Christmas, but an illness with far more negative effects. And sometimes, Santa Claus is not a jolly…
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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…
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