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Political observers note a particularly contentious second half of 2025 between City Council leaders and the mayor’s office.…
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December 15, 2025
Mike Weinstein appointed as chief administrative officer
Mayor Donna Deegan promoted Weinstein, a longtime local official, to the city’s top appointed position.…
December 2, 2025
Shakeup shuffles leadership on St. Johns County Commission
A surprise vote Tuesday dumped the leadership appointed just two weeks ago.…
November 18, 2025
State launches program to protect seniors from scams
Lt. Gov. Jay Shields came to Jacksonville on Tuesday to announce Operation Senior Shield, a scam alert system.…
November 18, 2025
Local lawmaker files bill to allow lawsuits in fetus deaths
Rep. Sam Greco of St. Augustine filed a bill he says would protect parents if their “unborn child” dies.…
November 18, 2025
Justice Canady leaving Florida Supreme Court for UF post
Justice Charles Canady will become director of the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education.…
November 12, 2025
$200K in aid for Feeding Northeast Florida passes Jacksonville City Council
The city aid comes as lawmakers Washington D.C. voted to end the government shutdown that caused the food crisis.…
November 10, 2025
Florida seeks to expand Atlantic red snapper season
The state is asking the federal government for permission to oversee red snapper fishing off Florida’s East Coast.…
November 6, 2025
Pinellas radio station argues 1st Amendment case in Jax
The radio station, Black Power 96, says Pinellas County withheld COVID relief funds for racial reasons.…
October 28, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Where can I donate to a local food pantry?
The U.S. government shutdown could leave millions of people without enough food. Here are places to help.…
October 23, 2025
Duval School Board’s scaled-back request to hire own attorney will go to Tallahassee
A compromise bill says the city’s top counsel would have the final say over legal opinions issued by the school…
October 20, 2025
Bakery helps federal workers weather the shutdown
The Pie Heaven Bakery Cafe in Atlantic Beach is offering free pot pies for unpaid workers during the shutdown.…
October 17, 2025
Palatka officials continue to discuss embattled city manager
City commissioners will meet again Monday to consider complaints about City Manager Marcia Carty.…
October 17, 2025
Brunswick judge resigns after DUI at Jacksonville club
Judge Robert W. Guy was charged after a truck was hit outside Wacko’s Gentlemen’s Club on the Southside.…
October 9, 2025
Fleming Island lawmaker designated as House speaker
Republican Rep. Sam Garrison will be the first House speaker from Clay County since John Thrasher in 1999 and 2000.…
October 9, 2025
2 Jacksonville roads would be renamed for Charlie Kirk under proposed bill
A state lawmaker has filed a bill to rename roads for Charlie Kirk at UNF and other colleges and universities.…
October 9, 2025
Florida growth law draws another legal challenge
The new law temporarily prohibits changes in growth plans, including one in St. Johns County.…
October 8, 2025
State development law hits home in St. Johns County
A new law in Florida limits how local governments can respond to development after hurrricanes.…
September 29, 2025
These Florida laws will go into effect Oct. 1
Nearly 30 new laws, including part of a wide-ranging tax package, will take effect Wednesday.…
July 22, 2025
Florida DOGE launches audits in Broward and Gainesville
The task force wants access to buildings and data systems as well as information on DEI and green initiatives.…
May 29, 2025
Next council president seeks new approach to Downtown development
Kevin Carrico wants to give City Council more say over the CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority.…
May 27, 2025
Jax Council finalizes city’s first garbage fee increase since 2010
City lawmakers’ move to increase Jacksonville’s garbage fee for the first time in 15 years is meant to tackle a…
May 23, 2025
FAMU groups protest Marva Johnson as president
Nearly 1,000 people participated in a Zoom meeting to discuss political and economic responses.…
May 19, 2025
FAMU chooses president despite community concerns
Community members expressed concern about Marva Johnson’s politics and her lack of education experience.…