Jacksonville drivers react to proposed bill limiting left lane driving on highways
FLORIDA – Jacksonville drivers are reacting to the latest proposed bill that would prohibit drivers from driving in the left lane of a highway — with certain exceptions. House Bill…
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Proposed bill could prohibit driving in the left lane. Do you think it will ease congestion?
FLORIDA – In an effort to increase interstate safety and ease congestion on roadways, lawmakers are proposing a bill that could penalize drivers for operating a vehicle in the left-hand…
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Proposed bill could result in withheld arts and culture funding if historic monuments are removed in Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Although the monument dedicated to the women of the Confederacy in Jacksonville’s Springfield Park was removed Wednesday, the battle over Confederate monuments in Florida is far from…
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Dangerous Dog Bill proposed by Palatka lawmaker
A bill filed by house Rep. Billy Payne, says dogs subject to certain dangerous dog investigations have to be confiscated until completion of certain action. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast…
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Proposed changes to Florida college sociology course would eliminate it as ‘core course’ for graduation
There could be a big change coming for Florida college students when it comes to basic course requirements. The State Board of Education has recommended removing a specific sociology class…
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JEA to hold hearing on proposed rate increases
JEA board approves rate changes JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JEA is proposing a 2.9% rate increase and will hold a public hearing on the matter in February. The trustees are expected…
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Proposed new tax on restaurants to help homeless might be toast after city council committee withdrawals bill
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A proposal to impose a new tax on Jacksonville restaurants and hotels to help the homeless population has hit a major roadblock. The City Council Rules Committee…
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What do you think about a proposed hotel and restaurant tax to help the homeless in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville City council members will discuss a tax at tonight’s meeting that would go to help the homeless. The tax would come from food and beverages sold at restaurants and…
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Pharmacists say jobs are in jeopardy after Aldi, Winn-Dixie proposed merger agreement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Local pharmacists told News4JAX their jobs are in jeopardy after grocery store chain Aldi announced it would acquire 400 Winn-Dixie stores and Harveys Supermarkets. They said they…
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