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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City of Jacksonville to address public safety at troubled Valencia Way Apartments
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Westside apartment complex riddled with violent crime issues is the center of a new public nuisance complaint. The owners of the Valencia Way Apartments — formerly…
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Oceanway neighbors will get more opportunities to voice concerns after Chick-fil-A public hearing confusion
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Neighbors fighting to block a Chick-fil-A restaurant from being built across from First Coast High School will have four more chances to voice their concerns to city…
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Oceanway community frustrated over opposed Chick-fil-A public hearing confusion
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An already frustrated Oceanway community was even more flustered after being given a 24-hour notice for a public hearing regarding rezoning for an unwanted proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant….
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Duval County Public Schools allowing students to pick school
Making sure your child gets the education based on their zip code, is a thing in the past for Duval County. ‘School Showcase Saturdays!’ will begin Jan. 27. DUVAL COUNTY,…
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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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Florida prohibits state colleges from using public funds for diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Education approved Wednesday a rule prohibiting state colleges from using public funds for initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, also known as…
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Dollar General, Kings Road, revamped and open to the public again
The dollar store was closed after a racist attack that killed three Black people. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — For the first time since August, the Dollar General on Kings Road is…
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Jacksonville Public Library a historic $1 million grant
The Mellon Foundation granted $1 million to the library, marking the largest private grant it has ever received. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Mellon Foundation granted the Jacksonville Public Library a…
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