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New Florida law bans those struggling with homelessness

Florida’s public sleeping, camping ban now in effect: How Jacksonville is planning to comply

Florida’s ban on public sleeping and camping officially went into effect Tuesday, as did local legislation creating penalties and a new outreach team.

CBS News · 1d

New Florida law bans those struggling with homelessness from sleeping outdoors

MIAMI - A new law taking effect Tuesday will impact thousands of people struggling with homelessness across Florida. House Bill 1365 prohibits camping on streets, sidewalks, and in parks. Cities and counties are required to provide temporary shelter,

Yahoo · 46m

Law banning public sleeping is now in effect

A new law is now in effect in Florida, banning sleeping or camping in public, and saying people can sue counties that don’t stop public sleeping.

Baptist Health, Florida Blue reach agreement

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Baptist Health, Florida Blue deal comes as relief to local first responders

Florida Blue and Baptist Health have reached a new multi-year agreement that will ensure policyholders won’t lose access to one of the city’s largest health care providers.

The Florida Times-Union · 1h

Florida Blue and Baptist Health beat deadline by reaching agreement on new contract

Florida Blue and Baptist Health nail down new contract that keeps in-network coverage for thousands of Northeast Florida residents.

Yahoo · 1d

‘Come to an agreement:’ Jacksonville first responders stuck in between Florida Blue, Baptist Health

Negotiations between Florida Blue and Baptist Health are in a deadlock as the current contract expires at midnight on Tuesday.

7 Jacksonville-area restaurants open, 6 permanently close

Here's a quick recap of some of the biggest recent dining news, including the opening of a barbecue and closure of two iconic ...

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Florida high school football scores: Jacksonville-area FHSAA live updates from Week 6

It's the sixth week of Florida high school football action for the 2024 regular season, this time spread across an extended ...

Jacksonville commits $50M to help build new MOSH museum on Northbank riverfront

The museum has already secured $40 million in corporate and private donations and will continue to solicit contributions.

Thinking about a move to Florida? Here are 9 key considerations after Hurricane Helene

Boasting sunshine some 235 days a year and no state income tax, it's easy to see why people are drawn to the Sunshine State.

Longshoremen's strike to impact national cargo. Here's how Jacksonville might be affected

Longshore workers began an indefinite strike Tuesday that is expected to affect cargo operations throughout the eastern United States. JAXPORT said in a news release it “is closely monitoring the ...

As Hurricane Helene charges toward Florida, Jacksonville will likely miss the worst effects

"It's going to devastate somebody in some community," Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said, but the worst impacts are ...

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NCH and Florida Blue get a contract done. What to know

NCH said there are mutually agreed upon quality goals and reimbursement rates aligned with what other systems receive.

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Florida high school football: Which Jacksonville-area team will stay unbeaten longest?

Which Jacksonville-area high school football team will stay unbeaten longest in 2024? Vote here in the Times-Union's fan poll ...

Rascal Flatts: Reunited country stars hit Florida with stops in Estero, Orlando, Jacksonville

Reunited country superstars Rascal Flatts are bringing their Life Is A Highway Tour to Florida. That includes an April 2025 ...

How will port strike affect Florida cargo operations, Disney, Royal Caribbean cruises?

Dockworkers from Maine to Texas are officially on strike. 36 ports in East and Gulf Coast shut down, affecting consumer goods ...

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