Florida Senate to consider bill that would limit people without homes from sleeping, camping in public
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Senate will consider a controversial bill Monday that would ban people without homes from sleeping or camping in public. The House passed its version of…
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University of Florida fires all staff in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion positions
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An administrative University of Florida memo went out to staff this week, with the subject line, “Compliance with Board of Governor’s Regulation 9.016 on Prohibited Expenditures.” This…
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Why can’t I place bets on PrizePicks anymore in Florida?
Sen. Travis Hutson has introduced two bills in the Florida legislature that would legally allow fantasy sports betting statewide. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Some Florida residents may have woken up Friday,…
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Betty Holzendorf, former Florida lawmaker from Jacksonville, dies at 84
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval Democrats on Thursday announced the death of Betty Holzendorf, a former Florida lawmaker from Jacksonville. She was 84. “One of our city’s legendary leaders and…
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String of thefts across 3 states, 8 Florida counties adds to growing concerns over shoplifting
A group of people are named in a theft ring that authorities said involved stores in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia and South Carolina. The group of six people which included…
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Riverside, Brooklyn businesses hopeful a JSO move to Florida Blue building will give them a boost
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking to move hundreds of employees from their downtown offices at the Police Memorial Building to the Florida Blue building in Riverside….
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Major pro wrestling school opens in Florida
St. Augustine, Fla. – Whether you’re a Division I college football star or just a person who watches pro wrestling on television, getting into the industry is not as simple…
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JSO headquarters officially moving to Riverside Florida Blue building as negotiations are underway
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The conversation that was sparked in January about moving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office administrative headquarters to another building was on the docket at a Tuesday special city…
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More Florida measles cases prompts concern for Jacksonville doctor
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – New measles cases in Florida prompted concern for a Jacksonville doctor as the state now has 10 confirmed cases, according to Florida Health data. RELATED: Measles:…
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Violent 13 hours Florida: How to get involved in anti-crime plans
“All hands should be on deck right now because our city’s in a crisis,” said First Coast News Crime and Safety Expert Ken Jefferson. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In 13 hours…
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