State needs more shelters if it wants to pass law to keep people from camping in public, residents living on streets say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking a stand and supporting legislation that would, if passed, keep people from sleeping on sidewalks and public parks. “We are not…
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US Supreme Court considers challenges to bedrock of administrative law
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Tuesday’s streaming episode of “Vote 2024: Path to the Polls,” I’ll be sitting down with Constitutional Law Expert Rod Sullivan as we discuss how a 40-year-old…
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‘Clay Watch Registry’ set to be unveiled to allow families to give critical information to law enforcement
CLAY COUNTY, Fl. – On Monday, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook is expected to formally unveil the new Clay Watch Registry, which allows for families of those who are prone…
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Proposed law would make it illegal to sleep, camp in public
House Bill 1365 would also authorize counties and cities to designate public property for sleeping and camping. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A proposed bill in the Florida legislature would make it…
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2 St. Johns County leaders pushing for firefighter protection law expansion after 2011 explosion, fire in St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Two St. Johns County leaders are pushing for significant changes at the state level to better protect firefighters who experience “line of duty” injuries or sicknesses….
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Law Enforcement searching for a dump truck involved in a hit-and-run
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol says a 48-year-old woman has serious injuries after being involved in a hit-and-run with a dump truck. It happened at 1:25 Saturday…
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St. Johns County set to approve a golf cart ordinance that would match the state law
ST JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Johns County Commission approved a second reading of a golf cart ordinance Tuesday — requiring anyone 18-years or younger to possess a valid…
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Do you think a law limiting social media for children will make a difference?
Florida lawmakers will be pushing this session to keep children younger than 16 years old off social media. Bills are being considered in the House and Senate that would require…
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St. Johns County deputy stresses ‘Move Over Law’ after getting hit by bus
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A veteran St. Johns County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering after getting hit by a minibus during a traffic stop last week, leaving him with a broken…
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Florida’s ‘move over’ law expanded starting January first
The law previously required drivers to move over when they passed parked law enforcement vehicles. Now, the law will apply to any stopped vehicle. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An expanded version…
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