New Jacksonville ‘State of Food’ plan seeks to address food insecurity and affordability
The City of Jacksonville is launching a new initiative that aims to study and ultimately strengthen food accessibility and affordability for residents.
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Grandfather’s mission to share career with grandson could open new volunteer opportunity
Florida high school students could soon have a new opportunity to earn community service hours towards their graduation and Bright Futures scholarship eligibility, and the idea was inspired by Duval County’s very own Supervisor of Elections.
Florida e-bike safety bills likely to be watered down in first committee stops this week
As e-bike crashes and injuries continue to rise, Florida lawmakers are looking to implement some statewide safety regulations, but the bills filed ahead of the session may get watered down in their first committee stops this week.
Florida AG declares more than 80 state laws referencing minority preference null and void on MLK Day
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Florida’s Attorney General essentially declared more than 80 state laws aimed at benefiting minority employees and businesses null and void.
Florida House passes bill raising award caps for Floridians harmed by the government
A bill that would increase how much money victims who are harmed by the government could be awarded in Florida has crossed the halfway mark in the first week of this year’s legislative session.
Proposed Bradford ICE detention center generating mixed reactions in the community
A 3,000-bed ICE detention center could soon be coming to Bradford County under an initial proposal approved by the county commission Thursday night.
‘I am an American citizen, but I am afraid’: ICE raids take toll on local Latin restaurant
As ICE presence in our area has ramped up this week, business has gone way down for one local Jacksonville Latin Restaurant.
‘This is not Minneapolis:’ Gov. DeSantis addresses recent ICE operations in Jacksonville
ICE made its presence known in Northeast Florida on Wednesday, running joint operations with FHP throughout our area.
Florida bill requiring safety signals at crosswalks in school zones moves forward
Florida consistently ranks among the top five deadliest states for pedestrians, and this year Florida lawmakers are looking at ways to combat that stigma.
Florida lawmakers look to make electronic service fees more transparent
Hidden processing fees are hitting Floridians signing onto payment plans when purchasing high-priced items like cars, electronics, and cars, but Florida lawmakers are looking to ensure there’s more transparency in the process.
