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TELL US: Do you think Gov. DeSantis’ proposal to combat homelessness will work? Why or why not?
Read full article: TELL US: Do you think Gov. DeSantis’ proposal to combat homelessness will work? Why or why not?Governor Ron DeSantis announced he's working with the Florida Legislature to combat homelessness by moving bills through the legislative session.
‘Symbols matter’: Confederate monument removed from Springfield Park on mayor’s order
Read full article: ‘Symbols matter’: Confederate monument removed from Springfield Park on mayor’s orderBefore first light on Wednesday, construction crews began the process of removing a Confederate statue in Springfield Park that has long been the subject of debate in Jacksonville.
State grapples with physician shortage
Read full article: State grapples with physician shortageWith Florida’s population growing and an anticipated shortfall of nearly 18,000 physicians by 2035, a research arm of the Legislature is suggesting ways that lawmakers could increase retention of new doctors.
Activist group rallies at Jacksonville City Hall against new legislation on removal of Confederate monuments
Read full article: Activist group rallies at Jacksonville City Hall against new legislation on removal of Confederate monumentsA local activist group will gather at City Hall on Tuesday at 4 p.m. to rally against the new legislation that would punish lawmakers who vote to take down historical monuments.
New death penalty law raises questions about on-going cases
Read full article: New death penalty law raises questions about on-going casesOne day after Governor DeSantis signed new legislation which lowers the threshold for a jury vote on death penalty cases, there's one very important unanswered question, in which cases will the law apply?
New law would put restrictions on 3rd party voter registration organizations
Read full article: New law would put restrictions on 3rd party voter registration organizationsLocal voting rights groups are taking issue with a new law making its way through the legislature in Tallahassee. Senate Bill 7050 puts new restrictions on 3rd party voter registration organizations which opponents say directly affects their efforts to register more voters.
Do you think Florida lawmakers should regulate drag performances?
Read full article: Do you think Florida lawmakers should regulate drag performances?The Florida Legislature is voting on a bill that would allow the state to revoke the licenses of restaurants and other establishments that allow children to attend drag shows.
Loud music and take-out alcohol. Here are all the new Florida laws going into effect Friday
Read full article: Loud music and take-out alcohol. Here are all the new Florida laws going into effect FridayStarting July 1, the Sunshine State will have new laws that could affect a host of different issues — from what Floridians learn in school to how loudly they can play music in their vehicles.