DeSantis signs bill to protect children from hot car deaths
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed seven bills Friday, including one that declares April as “Hot Car Death Prevention Month.” The bill is named after 10-month-old Ariya Paige from…
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Gov. DeSantis signs bill on new workweek limits for teenagers
The new law keeps the 30-hour workweek limit for 16 and 17-year-olds while school is in session, but has a condition to that. PALATKA, Fla. — For Putnam County School…
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Gov. DeSantis signs 3 bills aimed at addressing illegal immigration in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday morning signed three bills aimed at addressing illegal immigration in Florida. Along with Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Polk County Sheriff…
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Rickie Fowler signs young fans’ merch — even a few foreheads — at The Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Rickie Fowler signed young fans’ merch — even a few foreheads — at The Players Championship this week. News4JAX was beside Fowler as he met…
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What are the signs of a rip current? 🌊
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in Florida, and Tuesday’s hot topic is rip currents. RELATED: Let’s talk lightning 🌩️ While rip currents will not pull you underwater,…
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What’s the purpose of the electronic signs on the Buckman Bridge?
Heather Villarruel asked First Coast News what the new electronic signs on the Buckman Bridge are used for. Here’s what Florida Department of Transportation says. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Most times,…
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Stop signs added to Middleburg intersection
The Clay County Public Works Dept. installed flashing, red lights to the stop signs at the intersection of Cosmos Ave. and Peppergrass St. in Middleburg. MIDDLEBURG, Fla. — People living…
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Washington Governor signs extradition order for Shanna Gardner, charged with murder of ex-husband, Jared Bridegan
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – Just a few weeks after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a warrant for Shanna Gardner to be extradited to Duval County, Florida — Washington Governor, Jay…
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