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Bills filed by Rep. Dean Black and Sen. Clay Yarborough would prohibit funding for DEI efforts.…
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February 26, 2026
City Council president urged to step aside during JEA blowup
Council President Kevin Carrico declined and attacked council member Jimmy Peluso as a “drama queen.”…
February 26, 2026
Thousands of Floridians could lose HIV medication
The state issued an emergency rule Tuesday that reduces funding for HIV/AIDS medication for an estimated 16,000 people.…
February 26, 2026
House passes sweeping changes on voter eligibility
The bill includes new requirements for proving citizenship when registering to vote.…
February 24, 2026
JEA board backs CEO amid claims of toxic workplace
The board also pushed back against one of its own members for privately asking CEO Vickie Cavey to resign.…
February 22, 2026
Florida private schools sue Step Up for Students over voucher payout problems
Private school owners filed suit against Step Up for Students, the Jacksonville company in charge of handling half a million…
February 20, 2026
Mayor alleges ‘smear campaign’ against JEA chief
Mayor Donna Deegan says CEO Vickie Cavey is under attack after ending a JEA contract with a politically connected firm.…
February 17, 2026
House proposes guardrails on DeSantis emergency fund
A House bill would limit how the governor can use an emergency fund originally intended for natural disasters.…
February 12, 2026
St. Johns County fields feedback on Shore Drive trail
County officials say a decision will come soon on the future of the controversial Shore Drive project.…
February 12, 2026
Flamingo floated again as Florida’s state bird
The Legislature has considered anointing the flamingo as the state bird for several years. Opposition seems less this year.…
February 12, 2026
Local governments could be forced to end DEI programs
A bill moving through the Legislature would prohibit municipalities from funding or supporting DEI.…
February 11, 2026
House revives effort to protect monuments and statues
Critics contend the effort is primarily directed at preserving monuments supporting the Confederacy.…
February 11, 2026
House panel passes ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’
Opponents like Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville argued that the Kirk tribute would insult Black people.…
February 9, 2026
State subpoenas Jacksonville over immigration enforcement
The Deegan administration says it will comply with the immigration probe and is confident the city “acted lawfully.”…
February 1, 2026
OPINION | The politics of last call: Should Downtown bars serve ’til 3?
Should Downtown bars be allowed to serve alcohol for an extra hour?…
January 22, 2026
State Rep. Angie Nixon plans run for U.S. Senate
Nixon, a Democrat, will seek the seat of Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.…
January 20, 2026
Duval seeks next generation of voters at local schools
Supervisor of elections staff will visit schools over the next several weeks to sign up young voters.…
December 18, 2025
After contentious 6 months, City Council VP and mayor pitch unity
Political observers note a particularly contentious second half of 2025 between City Council leaders and the mayor’s office.…
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.…