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A Dad’s memoir: Even in blindness, there can be vision

My Dad was 60 when I was born. Not only was he the oldest Dad on the block, but he was also older than all of my friends’ grandfathers. He was also a blind man having lost his sight in his early … more

By Jack Levin 4Generations Institute | 6/15/22

Governor signs bill to bolster school crisis intervention, enhance safety

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an update to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act Tuesday that will bolster school crisis intervention and include charter schools in some safety … more

By Anne Geggis By FloridaPolitics.com | 6/8/22

Tough lesson learned: Pay attention when your body’s telling you something

Our mothers and doctors have told us for years to listen to our bodies. For most of my life, that meant a chorus of growls, groans, creaks and a throaty rumble that best resembles a cold diesel … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 6/8/22 | 2 comments

Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks act like geese

ORANGE PARK – In the past two years I have had the enjoyment of watching these migrating ducks roam the edges in my backyard pond, which is considered as one of their habitats along with wooded … more

By Carolyn Warren Birds, Bees and Butterflies Chairman | 6/1/22

Congress takes field trip to visit ‘ground zero’ for new elections laws

A congressional panel studying voter turnout traveled to Tallahassee on Wednesday, visiting ground zero for Florida’s recently enacted election laws that Democrats have likened to voter … more

By Renzo Downey For FloridaPolitics.com | 6/1/22

Both sides of gun control argument must meet in the middle to stop mass shootings

“Guns don’t kill people. People do.” “Guns don’t kill people. People who like guns kill people.” “Drunk driving – blame the person. Stabbing – blame the person. Arson – … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 6/1/22

What’s happening in Tallahassee

Each month, Rep. Sam Garrison, whose District 18 includes Clay County, will provide updates on proposed and passed bills that affect the county. TALLAHASSEE – Last week, the legislature returned … more

By Rep. Sam Garrison Republican, District 18 | 6/1/22

Letters to the editor 5/26/22

Reader: Don’t blame mothers at border for baby formula shortageEditor:I would like to comment on the provision of baby formula to mothers and babies in custody at the border. The key phrase is … more

5/25/22

Bradley helps push stricter condo inspections across finish line during Special Session

Within hours of lawmakers reaching a deal to require stricter inspections for condominiums, the agreement is advancing through the Legislature. On Tuesday, the Senate passed the language as an … more

By Renzo Downey For FloridaPolitics.com | 5/25/22

Time Magazine: DeSantis’ style makes him a national influencer

'While the Beltway crowd may not like his style, it’s his record that will become his legacy.' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to make his mark nationally, the latest example being one of … more

By A.G. Gancarski For FloridaPolitics.com | 5/25/22

Cammack: Sending baby formula to the border ignores American needs

U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack and other Republican lawmakers are calling on the FDA and the Biden administration to take immediate action to solve a months-long baby formula shortage that's left parents … more

By Bethany Blankley The Center Square | 5/18/22

We must be vigilant in identifying and ending evil

A good person did not enter a grocery store in Buffalo, New York killing 10 people and wounding multiple others. A good person did not enter a church in Laguna Woods, California wounding many and … more

Dr. Glenn Mollette GMollette@aol.com | 5/17/22

This Week in History 020620 [Photo gallery]

Five years ago, 2015 The Clay County Commission surprisingly and unexpectedly voted down a proposal to spend $10 of unspent bond money on a mega-sports complex in the county. Thirty-five boys reach … more

2/5/20

“Fake Florida’ states taking advantage lack of film production program [Photo gallery]

More than 70 film and television productions have wanted to shoot in Florida in recent years, but didn’t due to the lack of a statewide film production program. According to trade association … more

By Drew Wilson For FloridaPolitics | 2/5/20

Bill would protect military spouses from deportation [Photo gallery]

Trying again under a U.S. House of Representatives that now has Democratic control, Kissimmee’s U.S. Rep. Darren Soto introduced two bills last week aiming to prevent immigration deportations of … more

By Scott Powers FloridaPolitics.com | 1/30/19

This Week in history [Photo gallery]

5 years ago, 2013 After deliberating six hours, a four-man, two-woman jury convicted a Jacksonville man of two counts of second-degree murder. Cornelius Walston, 30, of Jacksonville, had been on … more

5/2/18

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