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UNF poll finds mixed opinions on ballot issue to cut property taxes
Support was weaker when the poll explained that tax cuts could severely reduce public services.…
1 day ago
Democratic Senate race: Jacksonville progressive Angie Nixon vs. ret. Lt. Col. Alex Vindman
Alex Vindman and Angie Nixon face off in the 2026 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Both hope to unseat Republican…
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As AI grows, so does its influence on Florida politics
From political spending to data center debates, here’s how AI is shaping politics in this election season.…
July 14, 2026
How Florida’s property tax amendment could reshape funding for public hospitals
Reduced tax revenue could force health systems to make difficult decisions about the services they provide.…
July 13, 2026
Can a prisoner be too old to execute? Average age on death row is rising
The last person executed in Florida was 74 years old, and several on death row are in their 80s.…
July 9, 2026
Strengthening El Niño could signal early end to Florida’s rainy season
Several forecast models project below-average precipitation during the second half of summer.…
July 7, 2026
Saharan dust is floating toward Florida, which can be good and bad
A plume of Saharan dust will arrive this week, causing storm chances to drop and temperatures to soar.…
June 30, 2026
How lobbying and campaign donations shaped a Florida transportation law
A little-noticed provision in a new transportation law changes how new vehicle brands can enter the state’s market.…
June 29, 2026
Tropics likely to remain calm as hurricane season moves into July
July typically produces about one to two named storms, with a hurricane once every three years.…
June 25, 2026
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center shuts down a year after opening
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the detention center served its purpose, but immigration advocates called the center inhumane.…
June 15, 2026
The hottest temperatures ever recorded in Florida aren’t as hot as it seems
Florida is known for its sunshine and heat, but the state’s hottest air temperature is actually lower than nearly every…
June 12, 2026
Colorado State predicts fewer storms in updated hurricane season forecast
Colorado State now predicts 13 named storms, including six hurricanes and two major hurricanes.…
June 12, 2026
Lawsuit challenges ballot wording on property tax reduction
Two former elected officials and a nonprofit group allege that the property tax issue is misleading.…
June 11, 2026
Florida immigration arrests surge; state and local agencies at the forefront
The surge has largely remained under the radar, with many immigration arrests starting as police traffic stops.…
June 10, 2026
DeSantis and Cabinet greenlight $90M for immigration enforcement
Fifty-six city county police departments will receive money for radios, body cameras and other gear.…
June 8, 2026
State CFO attacks Jacksonville spending; city calls the criticism politics
Appearing in Jacksonville Beach, CFO Blaise Ingoglia said Jacksonville wasted $275.7 million in its current budget…
June 8, 2026
How far does Florida’s property tax proposal go? There are some questions
The legislation and ballot language are unclear about what would happen with property taxes after 2028.…
June 5, 2026
Demings announces prostate cancer diagnosis and suspends campaign for governor
The Orange County mayor made the announcement after his final State of the County address Friday morning.…
June 1, 2026
Hurricane season begins, but hostile conditions bar tropical development
During an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.…
May 28, 2026
Periods of heavy rain and storms will soak Florida over the weekend
Days of rain are forecast across the state, with 2 to 4 inches possible in the Jacksonville area.…
May 27, 2026
DeSantis unveils plan to eliminate most property taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants legislators to put a property tax referendum on the election ballot for November.…
May 27, 2026
Judge rules Florida’s new congressional map will remain intact for midterms
Voting rights groups vowed to appeal, but they would have to act before congressional candidates qualify.…
May 27, 2026
Emerging El Niño could boost temperatures and rainfall this summer
Forecasters believe a strengthening El Niño pattern is likely to emerge in 2026 and continue into winter.…