A grand jury indicted Monroe County’s top unelected official Thursday in connection with an ongoing investigation into stolen drugs from the Florida Keys air ambulance service. Roman Gastesi is charged with one count of official misconduct, a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison, the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office said in a statement […]
“`html Introduction to Florida’s Unemployment Crisis The state of Florida is grappling with an alarmingly high unemployment rate, a critical issue that stands in stark contrast to the national average. As of the most recent reports, Florida’s jobless rate surpasses many other states, underscoring persistent economic challenges that warrant immediate attention. The significance of this […]
ORLANDO, Fla. – On Tuesday evening, several tornado warnings went into effect across Central Florida as severe weather made its way through the state. However, the worst outbreak of tornadoes in the state’s history broke out over 20 years ago — an incident dubbed the “Night of the Tornadoes.” According to the NOAA, the outbreak […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While Florida lawmakers are getting ready to begin work in Tallahassee as the next legislative session gets underway on Tuesday, some are calling for all members to come together and work as a government and not just for individual political parties. While this latest call is coming from Democratic groups, they said […]
Florida lawmakers are returning to Tallahassee on Tuesday for the start of the annual 60-day legislative session, during which they’ll delve into an array of issues affecting Floridians’ pocketbooks and personal lives. From insurance to school regulations and artificial intelligence, here are 10 issues to keep an eye on this year: Homeowners insurance Florida’s homeowners […]
Florida lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session could look to address the problem of chronic absenteeism among public-school students. Data collected by the Florida Department of Education showed that 20.9% of students in public schools, including students in adult education courses, missed 21 or more school days during the 2021-2022 academic year. In measuring student […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida residents and visitors should take note of the recent changes that Governor Ron DeSantis has brought about by signing multiple bills into law. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< These newly enacted laws will have an impact on various aspects of public life in the state, from traffic safety to […]
OCALA, Fla. – Ocala police said one person was killed in a shooting at the Paddock Mall on Saturday afternoon. Police said they responded to the mall, which is located at 3100 SW College Road, around 3:40 p.m. regarding a shooting with “multiple shots fired.” The shooting happened two days before Christmas – a busy […]
Introduction to Aviation Misuse and Climate Impact Aviation is a critical component of modern infrastructure, serving as the backbone of global connectivity and economic development. However, the misuse of aviation by government and state authorities has surfaced as a pressing concern. This misuse not only leads to significant privacy invasions but also exacerbates environmental damage, […]
A co-founder of the conservative Moms for Liberty group could move a step closer to getting ousted from a Florida school board on Tuesday, as she is embroiled in the fallout of a sexual assault investigation into her husband, the Republican Party state chairman. The Sarasota County School Board cannot directly remove Bridget Ziegler from the […]