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"Patterson's Law" would give Florida families the right to a second opinion before being charged

Sometimes a second opinion in abuse cases is needed. A panel of Florida lawmakers agreed today (Thursday) officials should consider whether a child’s injuries are really the result of abuse, or if they could stem from a rare medical condition. Here's the story behind a bill known as Patterson’s Law.

Florida · 2025-03-13
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‘Lot of questions’: Family waiting for answers after mother killed outside Jacksonville daycare

“I feel bad for her kids because she has twins, and the twins just lost their dad like a couple of months ago. And now they just lost their mom': The family of Christina Smith spoke to Action News Jax as they struggle to get answers about her death this week.

Jacksonville, FL · 2025-03-13

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Floridian Slang: 13 Nicknames That Confuse Everyone Else

Floridians have a knack for assigning funny, quirky names to people, places, and even wildlife. These nicknames often come from years of local tradition and a love of wordplay. These are some Florida lingo nicknames that non-Floridians just don’t understand. Share your favorites with us, and let us know what...

Florida · 2025-03-13
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Florida has the wrong bogeyman for our condo crisis. It's not climate change. | Opinion

I have been a condominium owner in Jupiter for five years. Over that period our condo’s property insurance has doubled, as well as our reserve contributions. Fortunately, we have not had any assessments, and our condo has completed its Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) requirement. During the same period, the market value and replacement cost of our condo have doubled. A February 5 column published in The Palm Beach Post suggested that these increases for all Palm Beach County condos are due to climate change, and that county and state officials should act. Your opinion ignores both science and...

Palm Beach County, FL · 2025-03-14

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Florida woman, 70, hit and seriously injured by e-bike on Volusia County beach: deputies

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said a 70-year-old Florida woman was seriously injured after she was hit by an e-bike on the beach. Officials said the man who hit the woman, Frederick Rich, fled the scene. He has now been arrested. Reports show that the woman...

Volusia County, FL · 2025-03-14

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Florida left-lane bill returns, makes left lanes passing-only. What to know about HB 351

Heads up, drivers. Florida's left-lane bill is back. Last year, the Florida Legislature passed a law that would fine anyone using the far-left lane on roads with speed limits of 65 mph or more for anything besides passing other vehicles, with some exceptions. But Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed it , saying the language was too broad and could lead to people being unnecessarily pulled over. "In addition, the bill could potentially increase congestion in Florida's urban areas as drivers may decide to not utilize the furthest left-hand lane at all for fear of being ticketed," DeSantis said. In February,...

Florida · 2025-03-13

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DeSantis Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff In Florida On Thursday, March 13, 2025

ORLANDO, Florida – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered U.S. and Florida state flags to be flown at half-staff on on Thursday, March 13, 2025. in memory of Senator Geraldine Thompson. On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Senator Thompson passed away at the age of 76. She served for nearly...

Florida · 2025-03-11

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'We are the guardians of the taxpayer': Florida GOP turns DeSantis' DOGE crusade on him

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, trying to move on from his election-year feud with President Donald Trump, has praised the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency task force seeking to dismantle federal agencies and fire thousands of civil servants, saying DOGE has pierced government workers' "aura of invincibility" and even bragging his own administration was "DOGE before DOGE was cool." Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives, however, do not agree. And they turned the heat up on DeSantis as they seek to root out waste and abuse in his office, Politico reported on Wednesday....

Florida · 2025-03-12

Newsweek

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Florida Governor Race: Odds on Casey DeSantis Are Dropping

Governor Ron DeSantis' wife has not declared her intention to seek office, and Polymarket odds currently say she won't.

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Two arrested for sextortion behind bars

FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports that Florida grandmother Tracey Nix, who is in jail after her granddaughter died under her watch in a hot car, is accusing two women of extorting her in jail.

Florida · 2025-03-13

Tallahassee Democrat

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Hate automatic tipping? Florida bill amendment would restrict restaurants, allow opt-outs

Ever get annoyed that an automatic tip has been added to your restaurant bill? An amendment added to a Florida public lodging bill Wednesday could restrict that to large parties and allow you to refuse it for bad service. During a House panel discussion on HB 535 , which would make it easier to remove non-paying guests from public lodging and food service establishments, Rep. Demi Busatta, R-Coral Gables, defended her amendment which would restrict automatic gratuities to parties of six or more and require them to be based on pre-tax totals as well as state explicitly and by...

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Florida Spent $660M on Health Care for Illegal Immigrants

Florida's health care costs for immigrants are soaring in a deep red state. Miami-Dade County spent the most on among all counties in the state.

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Parents charged with child neglect after daughter taken to hospital in critical condition for fentanyl overdose

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville parents were charged with multiple counts of child neglect after their daughter overdosed on fentanyl, landing her in the hospital in critical condition. According to their arrest reports, the incident happened on Saturday when the child was rushed to the hospital due to “life-threatening exposure.”...

Jacksonville, FL · 2025-03-13