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DeSantis dismisses property tax proposals brought forth by Florida House, calls approach ‘political game’
Read full article: DeSantis dismisses property tax proposals brought forth by Florida House, calls approach ‘political game’Gov. Ron DeSantis late Wednesday dismissed a series of proposed constitutional amendments released last week by the Florida House to cut property taxes.
DeSantis highlights success of program to remove invasive Burmese pythons from Florida Everglades
Read full article: DeSantis highlights success of program to remove invasive Burmese pythons from Florida EvergladesThe FWC's Python Action Team – Removing Invasive Constrictors (PATRIC) program, which began in 2017, has removed a record-setting number of invasive Burmese Pythons from Florida’s Everglades, in part because of a new partnership with Miami-based company Inversa.
Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in Jacksonville
Read full article: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in JacksonvilleYou can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by donating to the City Rescue Mission’s Annual Shoeboxes of Love project through Nov. 25.
Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say
Read full article: Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police sayPolice in California say former NFL running back Doug Martin died after struggling with officers who were taking him into custody.
Florida could add a UFC license plate to it’s list of speciliaty tags. Here’s where the money would go
Read full article: Florida could add a UFC license plate to it’s list of speciliaty tags. Here’s where the money would goA state senator has proposed a specialty license plate in Florida for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The bill, set for consideration in the 2026 regular session, aims to benefit the UFC Foundation, a nonprofit organization.
This local mother never thought she’d be able to own a home. A nonprofit is making it happen
Read full article: This local mother never thought she’d be able to own a home. A nonprofit is making it happenHelen Johnson will move into one of the 44 townhomes being built by Beaches Habitat for Humanity off Mayport Road, called Coastal Haven.
Suspect in deadly Palisades Fire to be moved to California from Florida after grand jury indictment
Read full article: Suspect in deadly Palisades Fire to be moved to California from Florida after grand jury indictmentA suspect in the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was ordered to be moved to California from Florida.
Florida officials didn’t disclose funding request for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility, lawsuit says
Read full article: Florida officials didn’t disclose funding request for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility, lawsuit saysFlorida officials have been accused of failing to disclose their application for federal reimbursement for an immigration detention center in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
Fully grown or still too young? Another push to lower Florida’s legal gun-buying age reignites debate
Read full article: Fully grown or still too young? Another push to lower Florida’s legal gun-buying age reignites debateHouse Bill 133 would lower the minimum age to purchase or transfer firearms from 21 to 18, reversing a major part of the law passed after the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
Reminder from the FWC: You only have a few days left to fish for flounder before the 6-week closure
Read full article: Reminder from the FWC: You only have a few days left to fish for flounder before the 6-week closureThe recreational harvest of flounder in all Florida state and federal waters will close Oct. 15 and remain closed through Nov. 30, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Should Florida lower its minimum age to own guns from 21 to 18? Vote in our poll
Read full article: Should Florida lower its minimum age to own guns from 21 to 18? Vote in our pollShould people as young as 18 years old in Florida be legally allowed to own or purchase firearms? Lawmakers in the Florida House seem to think so.
Creative tips from Security First Insurance to help you prepare for storm season
Read full article: Creative tips from Security First Insurance to help you prepare for storm seasonMelissa DeVries, President of Security First Insurance, joined River City Live to share innovative and practical ways to get ready for potential storms — and to make sure you’re covered before disaster strikes.
Deep Dish Dreams Come True: Rosati’s Pizza Opens in World Golf Village!
Read full article: Deep Dish Dreams Come True: Rosati’s Pizza Opens in World Golf Village!Grand Opening of Rosati’s Pizza’s new location in the World Golf Village part of St Augustine that is located at 520 W Twincourt Trail Suite 6. The Grand Opening will be held on October 11th and 12th
Reggie Gaffney Sr. opens campaign account to run for Florida House seat currently held by Rep. Angie Nixon
Read full article: Reggie Gaffney Sr. opens campaign account to run for Florida House seat currently held by Rep. Angie NixonReginald Gaffney opened the account on Wednesday in Duval County’s House District 13, according to the state Division of Elections website. Democrat Shemiah Faye Rutledge opened an account in August.
Eeyore the dog helps a Florida deputy find a missing 86-year-old woman, video shows
Read full article: Eeyore the dog helps a Florida deputy find a missing 86-year-old woman, video showsA dog named Eeyore became a hero by leading a Florida sheriff's deputy to a missing 86-year-old woman who had fallen while walking him.
Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restoration
Read full article: Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restorationThe white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida’s Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes last year, leading to a multimillion-dollar effort to repair a coastline that is the region’s economic engine.
Attorneys say reopening of Stardust Racers is preventing further investigation of man’s death
Read full article: Attorneys say reopening of Stardust Racers is preventing further investigation of man’s deathThe family of a 32-year-old man who died of blunt force injuries on a theme park roller coaster is accusing Universal Orlando Resort of endangering lives by reopening the ride.
Justice 4 All: Can my neighbor park there? JSO explains what’s legal and what’s not along residential streets
Read full article: Justice 4 All: Can my neighbor park there? JSO explains what’s legal and what’s not along residential streetsWhat’s legal and what’s not when it comes to parking along residential streets
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak-offs’
Read full article: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak-offs’Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak-offs’.
Split Happens Ep. 4: Does cheating impact your divorce? Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite explain the hard truths
Read full article: Split Happens Ep. 4: Does cheating impact your divorce? Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite explain the hard truthsDivorce doesn’t just dissolve a marriage—it often reshapes entire families. And when infidelity enters the picture, emotions run even higher. In this episode of Split Happens, meteorologist Katie Garner and Jacksonville board-certified family law attorney Jay Henderlite tackle one of the most common questions they hear: Does cheating actually affect your divorce outcome in Florida?
Excavators find $1 million in gold coins from Spanish shipwreck along Florida’s ‘Treasure Coast’
Read full article: Excavators find $1 million in gold coins from Spanish shipwreck along Florida’s ‘Treasure Coast’A team of excavators has found $1 million in treasure from a centuries-old Spanish shipwreck off a stretch of Florida known as the “Treasure Coast.”.
Trial date for suspect in Florida State mass shooting has been postponed until next October
Read full article: Trial date for suspect in Florida State mass shooting has been postponed until next OctoberThe trial of the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April has been postponed until next October.
Family’s attorney questions Universal’s response to roller coaster injuries after man’s death
Read full article: Family’s attorney questions Universal’s response to roller coaster injuries after man’s deathAttorney Ben Crump has announced that multiple people have contacted the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, a 32-year-old man who died from blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe on September 17, to share similar stories.
Patrick Zalupski’s group closes on its purchase of the Tampa Bay Rays
Read full article: Patrick Zalupski’s group closes on its purchase of the Tampa Bay RaysA group led by Florida-based real estate developer Patrick Zalupski has closed on its purchase of the Tampa Bay Rays, finalizing the sale of the team from former owner Stuart Sternberg.
Record 13th Florida execution this year carried out on man convicted of killing a couple
Read full article: Record 13th Florida execution this year carried out on man convicted of killing a coupleA man convicted of fatally stabbing a married couple during a robbery has been put to death in Florida's record 13th execution this year.

Second arrest made for former Florida Youth Challenge Academy employee, 24, involved in inappropriate relationship with 16-year-old student
Read full article: Second arrest made for former Florida Youth Challenge Academy employee, 24, involved in inappropriate relationship with 16-year-old studentA second woman has been arrested and accused of abusing her power as a cadre or supervisor to have a romantic relationship with a 16-year-old girl while working at Florida Youth Challenge Academy at Camp Blanding in Starke.
How a potential government shutdown could affect travel if TSA workers must go without pay
Read full article: How a potential government shutdown could affect travel if TSA workers must go without payDemocratic and Republican congressional leaders are heading to the White House in a late effort to avoid a government shutdown.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump representing family of man who died after riding Orlando roller coaster
Read full article: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump representing family of man who died after riding Orlando roller coasterThe family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, who died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe, has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump. Crump is calling for the release of video footage, ride data and other information to clarify the circumstances surrounding Zavala’s death.
Clay County district ‘fully cooperating’ with state’s investigation into teacher suspended over Charlie Kirk comments
Read full article: Clay County district ‘fully cooperating’ with state’s investigation into teacher suspended over Charlie Kirk commentsFlorida’s Attorney General believes one solution could be easier access to reporting “violent extremism” -- although AG James Uthmeier did not define what that extremism might look like.
State inspectors align with Universal’s findings that roller coaster was working right when man died
Read full article: State inspectors align with Universal’s findings that roller coaster was working right when man diedState investigators looking into the death of a man after he rode on a Universal Orlando Resort roller coaster say what they found aligns with that of the theme park resort’s leaders who say that the ride’s operating systems functioned as intended.
Florida education commissioner renews promise to prosecute teachers over Kirk comments with focus on Clay County teacher
Read full article: Florida education commissioner renews promise to prosecute teachers over Kirk comments with focus on Clay County teacherFlorida’s Attorney General believes one solution could be easier access to reporting “violent extremism” -- although AG James Uthmeier did not define what that extremism might look like.
Nearly 250 arrests made in Florida human trafficking operation, officials say
Read full article: Nearly 250 arrests made in Florida human trafficking operation, officials sayA human trafficking operation in Polk County netted 230 arrests on charges related to prostitution, the Florida attorney general announced Friday alongside Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Security First Insurance helps Florida families weather hurricane season with peace of mind
Read full article: Security First Insurance helps Florida families weather hurricane season with peace of mindSecurity First Insurance, headquartered in Ormond Beach, Florida, is one of the state’s largest and most trusted homeowners insurance providers.
Judge clears Florida officer in shooting of UPS driver taken hostage citing ‘stand your ground’
Read full article: Judge clears Florida officer in shooting of UPS driver taken hostage citing ‘stand your ground’A South Florida judge has cleared a police officer of wrongdoing in the 2019 shooting death of a UPS driver taken hostage during a robbery.
‘Tragic event:’ Guest dies after riding Stardust Racers at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando
Read full article: ‘Tragic event:’ Guest dies after riding Stardust Racers at Universal Epic Universe in OrlandoAn Epic Universe guest died Wednesday after riding a roller coaster and becoming unresponsive, park officials said.
Florida Attorney General announces arrests in connection with ‘Felony Lane Gang’ organized fraud ring
Read full article: Florida Attorney General announces arrests in connection with ‘Felony Lane Gang’ organized fraud ringAttorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against six defendants involved in a multi-year theft and identity fraud scheme across at least five Florida counties.
New details emerge in fatal shooting of police officer at Volusia County gas station
Read full article: New details emerge in fatal shooting of police officer at Volusia County gas stationA gas station clerk accused of fatally shooting an off-duty Edgewater police officer on Monday told deputies he was having a bad day on his way to work and thought about shooting the man earlier that day, according to new details released by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
John Monsky’s The Eyes of the World Brings History, Music, and Broadway Talent to Jacksonville
Read full article: John Monsky’s The Eyes of the World Brings History, Music, and Broadway Talent to JacksonvilleJacksonville is set to host an unforgettable evening of history, music, and performance as John Monsky presents his acclaimed production The Eyes of the World on September 30th at 7 p.m. at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. The one-night-only event will benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Florida Rep. calls Citizens Insurance’s arbitration process harmful; Report finds Citizens wins 90% of claim disputes
Read full article: Florida Rep. calls Citizens Insurance’s arbitration process harmful; Report finds Citizens wins 90% of claim disputesA new report from ProPublica found Citizens has taken more than 1,500 insurance disputes to mandatory arbitration, where it wins more than 90% of final hearings
