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Duval County Sheriff moves to Nassau County: Is he breaking the law?
A recent article at Eye on Jacksonville brings into question the recent move of Duval County Sheriff Mike Williams to Nassau County. Sheriff Williams is terming out and there are currently many candidates in the race for this prestigious spot. As Sheriff Williams plans his retirement, he looked to the beautiful and serene county nearby…
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New property insurance law will be tested in the marketplace, and perhaps in the courts
Meeting in special session, the Florida Legislature enacted a bill intended to help solve the growing property insurance problems in the Sunshine State. Will it? Opinions vary, as Dalton the bouncer in the movie Road House said. Because it is a highly complex problem, no one really has answers that will satisfy all the parties…
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Famous local toymaker supports schools reading program
Amelia Island is home to Mike Bowling, the creator of Pound Puppies and a motivational speaker who encourages people to pursue their dreams and follow their passions. It’s something he is an expert at himself. He was working in a Ford plant in Ohio when he kept feeling he had a bigger purpose inside him. …
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Local attorney/legislator tapped as Secretary of State
Gov. Ron DeSantis has chosen State Rep. Cord Byrd of Jacksonville to be Florida’s next Secretary of State. Byrd, an attorney who is from Jacksonville and lives in Neptune Beach, has been a staunch advocate for election security, public integrity, the fight against big tech censorship, and the de-platforming of political candidates. Byrd has served…