With judges divided about what it means to post threats, a state appeals court upheld the detention of a Duval County public school student who had a “kill list” of teachers.
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Former paratrooper Vince Speranza joined fellow veteran Art Shaffer, owner of Skydive Palatka, for a tandem jump.
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The Florida Department of Transportation will resurface Interstate 295 from Beach Boulevard to St. Johns Bluff Road.
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The $400 million project deepened the channel to 47 feet from 40, allowing larger ships to use the port.
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The steel will be used for a new Concourse B at Jacksonville International Airport and for renovations at the security checkpoint.
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House Democrats pointed to Duval County as a cautionary tale in its opposition to a federal bill that mirrors aspects of Florida's new "parental rights" and book laws.
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Officer Malink Daricaud was hospitalized in critical condition Sunday after being shot outside a home on Ridgeview Avenue.
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The bill shields businesses from lawsuits blamed for driving up insurance costs. Opponents say the reforms make it harder for injured people to get compensated.
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Fucci pleaded guilty to stabbing his classmate more than 100 times on Mother's Day 2021 in St. Johns County.
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The Florida Department of Transportation has set up an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. April 18 so residents can learn more about the project.
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Families from Duval and St. Johns counties are among four challenging new rules that prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment to children.
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It's possible the men's national title game could match South Florida's Miami and FAU, which make up half of Final Four field after big wins this past weekend.
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The bill expands vouchers to all students and creates “education savings accounts” for home-schooled children.
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The “Live Local Act" provides incentives for private investment in affordable housing and encourages mixed-use development in struggling commercial areas. It also bars local rent controls.
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Residents who spend more than 30% of their paycheck on rent are shown to experience higher rates of anxiety and depression, according to a study published by the National Library of Medicine.
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As state lawmakers and education officials look to expand the restrictions of the 2022 'Parental Rights in Education' bill, attorneys for students, parents and teachers filed a notice of appeal at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal. It came after U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor last month dismissed a lawsuit arguing the law is unconstitutional.
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Travel records involving Gov. Ron DeSantis and his family would be shielded from public disclosure under a proposal moving forward in the Senate and the House.
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An appeals court said Wednesday that Florida Power & Light can face a class-action lawsuit stemming from power outages in Hurricane Irma, which barreled up the state in 2017.
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A joint report from the University of Florida and 1000 Friends of Florida found a 23% increase in population and just under a foot of sea rise by 2040 could wipe out a million acres of undeveloped land.
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A proposal to revamp Florida's alimony laws — one of the most emotionally charged issues tackled by state lawmakers over the past decade — is back on the agenda during the 2023 Florida legislature.
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A recent report detailing problems with Florida’s patchwork mental health system had reached conclusions nearly identical to those of a similar report from more than 20 years ago. The echoes between the findings are unmistakable
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An attorney representing the actor says that he is "completely innocent" of charges that he assaulted and strangled a woman in New York City and that the woman has already recanted her allegations.
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Authorities released graphic body camera footage showing the fatal confrontation between police and the shooter at the private religious school. Three children and three adults died in the attack.
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A fire at an immigration facility in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico has killed 39 migrants and injured 29 others.
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Heating pads behind the mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out. The recalled vehicles include recent-model Odysseys, Passports, Pilots and Ridgelines.
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The Republican-controlled legislature had voted to expand Medicaid. One motivation to finally accept Obamacare in the state, was the need for more money in the health care system.
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At least 39 migrants are dead following a fire Monday at a processing facility in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, according to the country's National Migration Institute.
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Smith's poems reveal that his wonder at the world keeps him holding on to faith in the way the universe works. Ultimately, this collection points to our ability to trust in the face of volatility.
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What the HBO show 'Succession' can teach us about family companies
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A quilt from more than 50 years ago tells the story of a historic Detroit neighborhood.
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Nashville is mourning victims of Monday's school shooting as police try to figure out the motive of the 28-year-old shooter, who was killed by police. Three children and 3 adults were killed.
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