New legislation would require cursive instruction starting in second grade and a written evaluation at the end of fifth grade.
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On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we highlight courage and community — strengthening young minds, fighting for felons' rights, a historically Black golf course and houses built to beat a Category 5 hurricane.
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On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we explore why some Floridians are thinking of bolting while others stay put, how air taxis could lift commuters and the region's original aviation innovation.
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Frank Athen Walls faces a Dec. 18 lethal injection for the murder of a couple during home invasion robbery. Walls would be the 19th person set for execution in Florida in 2025.
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Starting Dec. 1, 2025, "wasteful and unnecessary" water usage across areas in Southwest Florida will be prohibited.
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Kroger is expanding its partnerships with third-party delivery companies, including DoorDash, Uber Eats and Instacart.
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State Rep. Kevin Steele, R-Dade City, announced a 2026 campaign for Florida chief financial officer. This creates a Republican primary fight with incumbent CFO Blaise Ingoglia.
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Gainesville Fire Rescue is placing free blood pressure monitors in barbershops to help customers check their health in a comfortable, familiar environment.
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The city council is investigating Healthlink Jax, a program funded by Jacksonville taxpayers amid questions about who truly benefits from the emergency room diversions.
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