Florida teachers file federal lawsuit against anti-pronoun law in schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Three teachers on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit alleging a new state law restricting titles and pronouns at schools unconstitutionally discriminates against transgender and nonbinary educators. The…
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Rhode Island man accused of saying ‘bomb’ on plane will spend at least another week in federal custody
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Rhode Island man who’s accused of using the word “bomb” during an argument with his travel companion while on a plane will spend at least another…
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Jacksonville attorney convicted for illegally obtaining funds from federal COVID-19 relief program
SAVANNAH, Ga. – A Jacksonville attorney was convicted for illegally obtaining funds from a federal COVID-19 relief program, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Georgia. Officials said…
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Jaguars employee stole $22 million from team, federal court says
The former financial planning manager with the Jaguars is facing federal charges, accused of using the money to buy a condo, a Tesla, a $95k watch and more. JACKSONVILLE, Fla….
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Corrine Brown’s former chief of staff pays back restitution in federal fraud case
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Elias “Ronnie” Simmons, who once served as chief of staff to Corrine Brown during her time in Congress, has paid his restitution in his federal fraud case,…
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Former JEA execs on track for federal trial in February, though it could be delayed — again
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two former JEA executives facing federal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud are still on track to face a trial in February, though defense attorneys raised the…
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Parents of DCPS students are encouraged to complete this 2023 Federal Impact Aid Survey
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Families can now complete the 2023 Federal Impact Aid Survey, Duval County Public Schools announced. This survey – which takes five minutes to complete – can generate…
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Federal judge finds prosecutors built case against former JEA execs without using protected statements
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A federal magistrate judge has found that the criminal case against two former JEA executives was built without the use of protected statements made by the two,…
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Former Publix employees file federal lawsuit, accuse supermarket of making them work overtime without pay
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former employees of Publix filed a federal lawsuit against the supermarket on Thursday claiming they were required to work overtime hours without getting paid. According to the…
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Starke couple sentenced to federal prison for stealing mail in multiple counties
A couple from Starke caught with mail stolen from five counties has been sentenced to federal prison for mail theft. Connor Lee Austin, 31, was sentenced to 18 months in…
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