Florida Supreme Court upholds death sentence under new state law for man who raped & killed girl, babysitter in 1990
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court upholds death sentence under new state law for man who raped & killed girl, babysitter in 1990Nearly three years after a judge in southwest Florida handed down a death sentence for a man convicted of killing an 11-year-old girl and her babysitter in 1990, the Supreme Court on Friday denied the killer’s appeal, sending him to death row.
1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored
Read full article: 1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honoredOne year after a shooting at Florida State University left two people dead and six others injured, the campus is pausing to remember — while investigators, lawmakers, and university leaders continue working to understand what happened and prevent it from happening again.
Now is the time: 5 things Florida homeowners should do before hurricane season starts
Read full article: Now is the time: 5 things Florida homeowners should do before hurricane season startsHurricane season officially begins June 1, but experts at Security First Insurance say the time to prepare is right now.
Lawyer says guards beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Read full article: Lawyer says guards beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'A lawyer says guards severely beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at a state-run immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Florida Everglades.
Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery
Read full article: Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgeryA grand jury indicted a Florida doctor on manslaughter charges for allegedly removing a patient’s liver, instead of his spleen, during a 2024 surgery.
Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey this Saturday — here’s how to get one
Read full article: Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey this Saturday — here’s how to get oneJacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are back at VyStar Ballpark this week with a full slate of themed nights, giveaways and family-friendly promotions as they take on the Charlotte Knights from April 14–19.
Will he run? Well-known attorney announces his next move to help Florida
Read full article: Will he run? Well-known attorney announces his next move to help FloridaAfter much speculation, well-known attorney John Morgan of Morgan & Morgan addressed a popular question: Will he run for governor of the state of Florida?
16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting, killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise ship
Read full article: 16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting, killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise shipA 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.
Positively JAX: Local charity Waste Not Want Not rescues food to keep families fed
Read full article: Positively JAX: Local charity Waste Not Want Not rescues food to keep families fedThis month’s Positively JAX winner, Waste Not Want Not, is proving that a simple idea can create a powerful impact across an entire community.
Bradford County residents debate plan to turn Douglas Building into ICE detention facility
Read full article: Bradford County residents debate plan to turn Douglas Building into ICE detention facilityResidents in Bradford County are pushing back against a proposal that could bring another immigration detention facility to Northeast Florida.
Jumbo Shrimp unveil new Jax Ballpark Pass, offering season-long access starting at $99
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp unveil new Jax Ballpark Pass, offering season-long access starting at $99The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are introducing a new way for fans to experience the 2026 season, and it’s designed with affordability and flexibility in mind.
Florida’s SAVE Act to change voter registration rules. Critics warn it could create barriers for minority voters
Read full article: Florida’s SAVE Act to change voter registration rules. Critics warn it could create barriers for minority votersDuval County’s top elections official is weighing in on a newly signed Florida law that will require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote, a move supporters said would strengthen election security and critics argue could create confusion.
Why attorney says Tiger Woods’ car crash ‘absolutely’ falls under ‘Trenton’s Law’ about impaired driving
Read full article: Why attorney says Tiger Woods’ car crash ‘absolutely’ falls under ‘Trenton’s Law’ about impaired drivingTiger Woods' crash on Friday, which led to his second DUI arrest, comes after “Trenton’s Law” went into effect last October. The law, named for St. Johns County teen Trenton Stewart, who was killed by a drunk driver in May 2023, increases penalties for impaired driving cases.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp host action-packed weekend with fireworks, giveaways and Easter fun
Read full article: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp host action-packed weekend with fireworks, giveaways and Easter funFans who arrive early on Saturday will score a Southpaw onesie giveaway (first 2,000 through the Main Gate), making it one of the weekend’s most anticipated promotions.
Tiger Woods says he'll step away and seek treatment following Florida vehicle rollover and DUI arrest
Read full article: Tiger Woods says he'll step away and seek treatment following Florida vehicle rollover and DUI arrestTiger Woods says he'll step away and seek treatment following Florida vehicle rollover and DUI arrest.
Meet Nubby: This curious, cuddly cat is ready for his forever home
Read full article: Meet Nubby: This curious, cuddly cat is ready for his forever homeNubby is currently available through the Jacksonville Humane Society, which is also hosting a special Easter Holiday Adoption Event to help more pets find loving homes this spring.
A Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against a woman who refused to leave the facility
Read full article: A Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against a woman who refused to leave the facilityA Florida hospital has dropped a lawsuit that aimed to force a discharged patient to leave her hospital room.
Jacksonville councilman wants to add Safe Haven baby boxes in each City Council district
Read full article: Jacksonville councilman wants to add Safe Haven baby boxes in each City Council districtJacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond is expected to share more information Wednesday about an effort to bring Safe Haven baby boxes to one fire station in each city council district.
Florida law challenged in federal court after drivers face criminal charges for ‘obscuring’ license plates with frames
Read full article: Florida law challenged in federal court after drivers face criminal charges for ‘obscuring’ license plates with framesA Florida law meant to keep license plates clearly visible is now facing a federal challenge after some drivers were criminally charged over something as simple as a license plate frame.
New penalties for contractors who don’t pay subcontractors take effect July 1. So what does that mean for you?
Read full article: New penalties for contractors who don’t pay subcontractors take effect July 1. So what does that mean for you?As part of the sweeping Florida Farm Bill he signed on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a provision that includes new accountability measures for state contractors.
Split Happens Ep. 9: The role of mediation in resolving legal disputes efficiently
Read full article: Split Happens Ep. 9: The role of mediation in resolving legal disputes efficientlyIn Episode 9 of Split Happens, host Katie Garner sits down with board-certified marital and family law attorney Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite to break down mediation — a process designed to help families resolve disputes more efficiently, privately and with less conflict.
Ban on lab-grown meat in Florida will continue after appeals court upholds law
Read full article: Ban on lab-grown meat in Florida will continue after appeals court upholds lawFlorida’s ban on cultivated meat will remain in effect after a federal appeals court upheld the law in a ruling released Monday.
DeSantis suggests eliminating TSA. Critics warn of potential safety risks while supporters say it could boost efficiency
Read full article: DeSantis suggests eliminating TSA. Critics warn of potential safety risks while supporters say it could boost efficiencyA proposal from DeSantis to eliminate the TSA is drawing mixed reactions from travelers, aviation experts and lawmakers.
Gov. DeSantis signs sweeping 2026 Florida Farm Bill covering everything from farm equipment to punishing bad contractors
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs sweeping 2026 Florida Farm Bill covering everything from farm equipment to punishing bad contractorsGov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed the wide-ranging 2026 Florida Farm Bill, which lawmakers say benefits the state’s farmers, ranchers, anglers and rural communities.
Florida lawmakers talked about getting rid of yellow license plate decals. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Florida lawmakers talked about getting rid of yellow license plate decals. Here’s what happenedA push to officially do away with yellow registration decals will not become a reality in Florida after the bill did not pass the House, at least not for now.
Pulse nightclub demolished as Orlando moves toward permanent memorial
Read full article: Pulse nightclub demolished as Orlando moves toward permanent memorialNearly a decade after the tragedy at the Pulse nightclub, demolition of the building got underway on Wednesday, marking a significant step toward creating a permanent memorial honoring the 49 victims.
Decades after a Florida canal project was abandoned, advocates are trying to reunite 3 rivers
Read full article: Decades after a Florida canal project was abandoned, advocates are trying to reunite 3 riversEnvironmentalists want to permanently open a dam built for a canal that was supposed to cut through the middle of Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf.
Defending Triple-A National Champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp unveil packed 2026 home schedule
Read full article: Defending Triple-A National Champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp unveil packed 2026 home scheduleThe defending champions open at home on March 27 at VyStar Ballpark, and with championship-themed giveaways, fireworks and one of the most entertaining promotional schedules in minor league baseball, the Jumbo Shrimp look ready to make another memorable run in 2026.
Property taxes, guns, education & more: Here’s what happened to 10 key issues in the 2026 Florida legislative session
Read full article: Property taxes, guns, education & more: Here’s what happened to 10 key issues in the 2026 Florida legislative sessionFlorida lawmakers put forward just under 2,000 bills and resolutions as they entered the 2026 legislative session. They returned home on Friday, having agreed to about 235 measures that await action from Gov. Ron DeSantis. Here is what became of 10 key issues.
Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna's Los Angeles home has been charged with attempted murder
Read full article: Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna's Los Angeles home has been charged with attempted murderFlorida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna's Los Angeles home has been charged with attempted murder.
Florida facing ‘demographic cliff’ as deaths outpace births, researchers say
Read full article: Florida facing ‘demographic cliff’ as deaths outpace births, researchers sayFlorida’s population boom has defined the state for years, but new data suggests another trend is emerging: The state isn’t just growing — it’s aging.
‘Trying to stop this from happening again’: Florida man files lawsuit over open carry policy at Bradford County Fair
Read full article: ‘Trying to stop this from happening again’: Florida man files lawsuit over open carry policy at Bradford County FairA Florida man has filed a lawsuit against the Bradford County Fair Association and Bradford County, claiming they unlawfully banned the open carry of firearms at the county fair.
Donate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet Week’
Read full article: Donate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet Week’From March 15–21, National Clean Out Your Closet Week invites Northeast Florida residents to turn their spring cleaning into something meaningful.
Politics & Power: Florida’s mid-decade redistricting fight could reshape US House balance in 2026
Read full article: Politics & Power: Florida’s mid-decade redistricting fight could reshape US House balance in 2026Florida’s political map is back on the chopping block. Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes mid‑decade redistricting that could hand Republicans up to five new House seats and sideline Democrats for years. What’s at stake for 2026 — and for American democracy? Dr. Sam Wang from Princeton University, an expert on election law and gerrymandering, joins us to discuss on Politics & Power.
HOAs one step closer to becoming nonexistent after Florida House passes bill
Read full article: HOAs one step closer to becoming nonexistent after Florida House passes billAfter a state lawmaker brought up eliminating HOAs last year, a new Florida bill would allow residents to do exactly that, according to a report from our sister station WKMG in Orlando.
