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Ajay Uppaluri graduated from George Washington University and worked in political consulting in Washington, D.C., before joining the News4Jax team as a content gatherer.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis says a "Proto Box" at Jacksonville International Airport — a hologram-like image of Mayor Donna Deegan — is an example of wasteful government spending. DeSantis and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia came to the airport on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, to criticize waste and call for property tax reform. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 1, 2025

DeSantis decries Jax spending and calls for tax reform

The governor came to town to criticize a hologram-like image of Mayor Donna Deegan as an example of wasteful spending.…

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September 23, 2025

State denounces Clay teacher for Charlie Kirk comments

State Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas said teachers who “encourage violence” will be investigated.…

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The Duval Teachers United building on July 27, 2025. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
August 4, 2025

Former Duval teachers union VP pleads guilty

Ruby George faces up to 20 years in prison on each of three counts. She will be sentenced later.…

By Ajay Uppaluri - News4Jax