Proposed legislation would tighten restrictions on dangerous dogs following 2022 death of mail carrier in Putnam County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers have filed a bill in the House and Senate aimed at keeping neighborhoods safe from dangerous dogs. Under the law, dogs are considered “dangerous” if…
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Family says proposed Florida legislation that would cap some medical malpractice awards a ‘slap in the face’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers are considering a cap on the awards for things like pain, suffering, and loss of companionship when someone is killed or seriously hurt by medical…
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Florida Senate takes up legislation impacting short-term rentals
A bill revamping how short-term rentals would be regulated will take center stage Thursday. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Senate is set to take up legislation Thursday that…
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Proposed state legislation targeting public utilities could cost City of Jacksonville $73 million
JEA says two recently filed bills would significantly limit the amount of money it could contribute to the City of Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new bill filed in Florida…
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Emergency legislation to be filed for roof repair program funding
City Councilman Matt Carlucci plans to introduce emergency legislation so City Council distributes the full $900k that was initially asked for the roof repair fund. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Within an…
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Duval County Supervisor of Elections weighs in on legislation that would limit access to voting by mail
Duval County’s Supervisor of Elections is talking to News4JAX about proposed legislation that would limit access to Floridian’s voting by mail. Senate Bill 1752 would create new eligibility requirements for…
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The Duval County infant mortality rate is higher than the Florida rate. New legislation aims to change that
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on an initiative that aims to improve local rates of infant mortality. The mortality rates are higher in…
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Activist group to rally at Jacksonville City Hall against new legislation on removal of Confederate monuments
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local activist group will gather at City Hall on Tuesday at 4 p.m. to rally against the new legislation that would punish lawmakers who vote to…
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New legislation would punish lawmakers who vote to take down Confederate monuments
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – State Rep. Dean Black has filed legislation that would punish lawmakers who vote to remove Confederate monuments. If Black’s bill (HB 395) is passed next year by…
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