Proposed changes to Florida medical negligence law draws ire from families
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Lawmakers in Tallahassee are looking at repealing a law delineating who can sue for pain and suffering when a loved one is killed due to medical negligence…
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‘Everything that’s negative is dumped here on the Northside:’ Biscayne Boulevard neighbors concerned over proposed workforce housing
A developer plans to build a 108-unit workforce housing apartment complex on Biscayne Boulevard. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A chunk of land that has little more than a fence and woods…
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Northside neighbors concerned about proposed affordable housing complex
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Gaffney Jr. will meet Thursday with Northside residents who are concerned about a plan to bring an affordable housing apartment complex to their…
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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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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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Proposed bill could limit people without homes from sleeping in public, but some think that doesn’t address the problem
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A proposed Florida bill could potentially restrict people without homes from sleeping in public buildings and on public property without a permit. On any given day or…
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Could skyscraper proposed for Oklahoma City be tallest in U.S.?
The proposed tower in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown area would stand at 1,907 feet if approved, developers say. OKLAHOMA CITY — Developers in Oklahoma City are aiming for new heights. Matteson…
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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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Proposed ordinance could make drinking with an open container legal on the Riverwalk
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville is one step closer to expanding open container laws on the downtown Riverwalks. Many Jacksonville residents and visitors enjoy the Riverwalk for great…
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Proposed bill could make April ‘Hot Car Death Prevention Month’ after 10-month-old died in July
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Six months after 10-month-old Ariya Paige died from being left in a hot vehicle in late July in Baker County, her family is pushing lawmakers to create…
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