DCPS parents stunned by district proposal to close schools
DCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Dana Kriznar told the school board on Tuesday the proposal was only meant to be a starting point for conversation. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval County Public…
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Oceanway Chick-fil-a proposal deferred | firstcoastnews.com
After hearing traffic concerns from neighbors, the city’s Land Use and Zoning Committee said it wants the developer to conduct a traffic study before it votes. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The…
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Jacksonville Heroes Act proposal put forward
The bill would increase pay for city employees while they are deployed and create more time off for city employees who’s spouses are deployed. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Military families employed…
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New Florida proposal would increase penalties for shoplifters, porch pirates, group theft rings
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday morning said he backs new Florida legislation that would increase penalties for shoplifters and people who steal packages from outside homes….
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Florida city council debates proposal to give sheriff new power
The ordinance proposal would not allow a settlement in a lawsuit to take place without the sheriff’s approval. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An intense debate took place at Jacksonville City Hall…
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New proposal could replace deteriorating sea wall in St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation says the sea wall in downtown St. Augustine along A1A near the Bridge of Lions is deteriorating. FDOT says if a…
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Would proposal to tax EV owners in Florida level the playing field?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Florida’s new legislative session begins Tuesday, one bill up for debate aims to tax electric vehicle owners. Florida is one of the fastest-growing states for electric…
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Proposal by Northeast Florida lawmaker would lower gun-buying age to 18 in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A House Republican on Thursday renewed an attempt to lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 for people to buy rifles and other long guns in…
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Proposal would lower gun-buying age in Florida from 21 to 18
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A House Republican on Thursday renewed an attempt to lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 for people to buy rifles and other long guns in…
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Could a recess mandate for Florida students disappear? It may under new education proposal
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In 2017, Florida lawmakers signed an education bill that carried several mandates, including one that said students in kindergarten through fifth grade were entitled to 20 consecutive…
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