May 3, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 9/25/2018

› Despite loud objections from JEA, Plant Vogtle gets OK from Georgia power agency
Despite a concerted pressure campaign by leaders of Jacksonville’s electric utility, the directors of a Georgia power agency emerged from a closed-door session Monday and voted to move forward with a controversial nuclear power project in that state.

› Still have damage from Irma? A new center will help those in need of hurricane repairs
More than a year since Hurricane Irma blew through Orlando, hundreds of low-income families are still dealing with the aftermath: Punctured roofs, downed fences and infestations of mold.

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› 'A true giant:' Jacksonville civic leader James Horner Winston dies
Jacksonville civic leader James Horner Winston is being remembered for his kindness and support. “He was known as a leader and he was a true one. He will be missed,” said former City Council member Faye Rustin.

› If Rod Rosentein is out, this official from Florida recount could step in
U.S. solicitor general Noel Francisco, who would be next in line to lead the investigation if Rosenstein leaves his post or is fired, once worked for President George W. Bush's team during the 2000 Florida recount that ultimately resulted in Bush becoming president over then-Vice President Al Gore.

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