Florida Senate likely to pass high-profile bill blocking children under 16 from social media
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Senate is ready Thursday to pass a high-profile bill that seeks to prevent children under age 16 from creating accounts on what lawmakers say are…
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Only one more signature needed before bill to protect children from hot car deaths is made official
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Florida bill fighting to save children from hot car deaths is one signature away from becoming law. Senate Bill 554, also called Ariya’s Act, would designate…
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Fla. Poison Control cites increase in children exposed to edibles
The Poison Control director in Jacksonville says she’s mostly concerned about young children eating edibles because she says toddlers here have had seizures. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Experts with Florida Poison…
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Parents of Jared Bridegan ask Washington state judge for rights to visit murdered son’s children
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s a fight for visitation involving a family that was torn apart by a brutal murder. The parents of Jared Bridegan, a father of four who was…
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Tamika’s School of Epicure teaches children healthy eating options
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local cooking school aimed at teaching children how to choose and create healthier meals is our latest Fresh Find. Each week, we team up with Blue…
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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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Jared Bridegan’s parents ask for visitation of his children
While Bridegan’s ex-wife and accused killer has retained a high-profile attorney, his parents are asking for funds as they sue her for visitation rights. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The family of…
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Fortis College to offer free dental education, preventative services to Northeast Florida children
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Fortis College in Orange Park will be offering free dental education and care to Northeast Florida children on Friday. According to Fortis College, attendees will be…
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Mayor Deegan kicks off ‘River City Readers’ to improve literacy rates of children
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayor Donna Deegan kicked off the first “River City Readers” in Downtown Jacksonville on Saturday. It’s a part of a year-long citywide challenge to improve literacy rates…
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Project Chance dogs to children affected by autism
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Project Chance is a non-profit organization based in Northeast Florida that connects children with autism and other developmental disabilities with service dogs. All of the dogs from…
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