DCPS teacher resigns after media receives inappropriate video
Several videos were emailed to First Coast News and other media outlets, showing what appeared to be a teacher exposing herself in a empty classroom Thursday night. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —…
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How far will the Supreme Court go when it comes to laws regulating social media?
One headline put it this way: “The Supreme Court is in the middle of the social media and free speech intersection.” It’s a wrestling match between the courts and policymakers….
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Courtroom cleared of public, media for part of last day of testimony in trial of former JEA execs facing fraud charges
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It was the final day of testimony in the case against former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher who are accused of conspiracy and wire fraud…
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Revamped social media ban bill heads to DeSantis’ desk; this time it would impact children under 14
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A revamped version of a bill that would ban teens from using social media is now making its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk after he vetoed…
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Why was the media kicked out of the JEA trial
The media was kicked out of federal court Thursday as Jeff Panger, an analyst for S&P Global Ratings, was being questioned without the jury present. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Media was…
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Florida bill to keep children under 16 off social media moves forward amid debate on government’s role, parental rights
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Amid a debate about the role of government and parental rights, the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to keep children under the age…
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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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Media coverage, concerns that sale was fixed sparked JEA case
FBI agent in federal case against former JEA execs testifies about FP&L subpoenas, “swirling” allegations surrounding the utility’s sale. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The lead FBI agent in the criminal case against…
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Jacksonville media fight effort to make JEA hearings private
Three new federal court filings challenge efforts by former JEA executives to keep the press and the public out of the courtroom. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An effort to exclude the…
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FBI reports alarming increase in child predators targeting families through social media
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – FBI officials say it is becoming easier for child predators to take advantage of families through social media, as the number of crimes against children increases year…
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