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CBS News
22-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Fort Lauderdale
Governor DeSantis will hold a news conference in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday morning. The governor will be joined by state Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia who was sworn-in as CFO on Monday. The news conference is at the Florida Department of Transportation Office on W Commercial Boulevard.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sidewalk safety concerns for St. Johns County students inspire new law
After years of concerns over a dangerous walk to school, there is now a solution for some st. Johns County students. A new Florida law will require a bus to take students living in the St. Johns Forest neighborhood to and from Liberty Pines Academy. Kimberly Reach lives in that neighborhood and has four kids who go to the school. She said she never let her kids walk to school on the sidewalk along County Road 2209, where 9B and St. Johns Parkway meet. 'That sidewalk is extremely dangerous,' said Reach. 'No kid should have to go on a walk like that, and no parent should have to worry about their kids going to school.' In 2018, the school district cancelled bus service for most of the St. Johns Forest neighborhood when crews built the sidewalk for children to walk to school. But that sidewalk, which was already rebuilt in 2023 because of safety concerns, has now been deemed hazardous by a new bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The state law revises what it means to have 'hazardous walking conditions.' 'For 5 years, there have been life flights,' said State Representative Kim Kendall. 'There have been cars that have flipped over onto the sidewalk. There have been cars that have crashed into the overpass.' [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Kendall, who introduced the bill, said there have been many accidents in that area, and 5 years ago, when she was approached by some parents raising concerns, she made it a priority to help them get a bus back in their neighborhood. 'The day bill drafting opened up, I instantly wrote this bill first through bill drafting,' said Kendall. 'This is one of those times that we needed to be proactive, and I am just so thankful that nothing terrible has happened up to this point that we can get this bill implemented and these kids safely on the school bus.' As state law, it will not only help these St. Johns County students, but also those who are experiencing a similar situation in other counties. 'When I did write this legislation and go through the committee process to hear from other legislators, even Duval County and Orange County and places across the state, they said that this bill will help those students.' Which is something Reach is also thrilled to hear. 'It just makes me so happy that this will impact more than just our neighborhood,' said Reach. 'That this can be a positive thing for a number of children .' The bill takes effect on July 1st, so students in the St. Johns Forest neighborhood should have a bus starting next school year. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
State of emergency to be issued in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Thousands are without power and left cleaning up debris after a tornado swept through Holmes County on Saturday. In a social media post, Sheriff Tate announced he has received confirmation from Senator Jay Trumbull and Representative Shane Abbott that Governor Ron DeSantis will be issuing a State of Emergency for the county. This declaration will aid in cleanup efforts on private property and bring additional state resources to assist local crews in helping citizens recover from the damage. Possible tornado sweeps through Holmes County causing widespread damage County officials are meeting Sunday afternoon to finalize the plan of action. News13 spoke with Holmes County Sheriff John Tate, who said there are dozens of trees down and a significant amount of structural damage. Around 5:30 p.m Saturday, Tate said 18 structures have been identified as damaged so far. Tate said there have been no fatalities at this time, but a few residents suffered injuries. Tate continues to say the Norma, Bethlehem, Esto, and Winterville areas were of Sunday morning, around 2500 are without power. Sheriff Tate added that the best thing you can do is stay home and stay off the roadways if you can. Holmes County officials ask the community to remain patient as linemen continue to work diligently in challenging weather to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
