Claire Alfree

5 days ago | wtsp.com | Claire Alfree

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis paid a visit to Jacksonville Friday morning, speaking on how he wants to help Florida homeowners save money when it comes to property taxes. "If you’re thinking about a family of four affording when the median home price is purchased in Florida, that’s a pretty hefty tax bill right after buying a home," DeSantis said.

1 week ago | firstcoastnews.com | Claire Alfree

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Starting this Wednesday, TSA will be looking for a star in the corner of your license before you head through the rest of airport security. As REAL ID appointments at the tax collector's offices are booked up past this Wednesday, Mark Howell with TSA says May 7 is the start of the mandate, not the deadline to get your Real ID. He recommends getting your REAL ID by the next time you take off. However, it’s not your only option to get through security.

1 week ago | firstcoastnews.com | Claire Alfree

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A Florida bill inspired by the death of a Putnam County postal worker is now awaiting the governor's signature after unanimously passing through the state senate. The bill, HB 593, has been called the "dangerous dog" bill. Back in 2022, Pamela Rock was attacked by five dogs in Putnam County. The 61-year-old died from her injuries. The bill aims to strengthen regulations on dangerous dogs and increase the accountability of their owners.

2 weeks ago | firstcoastnews.com | Claire Alfree

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. — Whether you’re a snowbird who’s only in your home half the year or have a for-sale sign in your front yard, government officials say your home might be susceptible for scammers to file fraudulent documents to get their name on official records, effectively stealing your home.

3 weeks ago | firstcoastnews.com | Claire Alfree

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Even if retirement may seem far away, experts say that people may need to save even more with today’s economic trends. To keep up with the constantly increasing cost of living, nearly one out of five people of retirement age say they are working and will continue to work just so they don’t outlive their retirement savings, the Pew Research Center says. So how much does it cost to retire?