Democrats want to impeach Uthmeier, but accountability may rest with the voters
Uthmeier, now under fire for his role in the Hope Florida scandal, has previously threatened mayors, county commissioners, and state attorneys with removal from office for failing to meet his legal standards.
ENVIRONMENT
Weakened federal heat protection rules leave Florida workers sweating
Florida is the national epicenter for workplace heat injuries — and workers organizing to convince their employers to offer voluntary heat protections.
Behind the anger and scientific brawl over Florida’s Atlantic red snapper season
At the heart of the conflict lies one deceptively difficult question: Just how many red snapper are there in the sea?
Who is pouring millions into the sleepy race for Florida’s ag commissioner?
Despite incumbent Wilton Simpson’s towering cash advantage, special interests have continued to pour cash into the commissioner’s coffers
Criminal Justice
Where Florida’s Gun Violence Exacts Its Biggest Toll on Black and Latino Children
An analysis of hospital claims data in Florida found that firearm injuries of children disproportionately hit families in a handful of ZIP codes, almost all of them in Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, or Tampa Bay.
Jacksonville Sheriff attends Orlando event for Byron Donalds hours after 14th JSO-involved shooting this year
Sheriff Waters has been selective about commenting on political issues, but he has entered political debates in the past.
Lawyer fighting client’s execution gets new job with agency that wants him dead
Efforts by a Jacksonville man to fight his execution were thrown for a loss when his main lawyer took a new job – with the agency that is fighting his efforts.
EDUCATION
Two Monroe County School Board races. One is a blowout. Another is decided by 435 votes.
Incumbents Darren Horan and Sue Woltanski both won re-election to the Monroe County School Board in the Aug. 18 election.
In Miami-Dade, two veteran educators make the runoff for the District 1 School Board race
Two Carol City High School graduates head to a runoff in Miami-Dade’s open District 1 school board seat. A second incumbent easily defeated a write-in challenger.
Two of three Broward County School Board incumbents elected; DeSantis appointee heads to a runoff
Broward County voters decided four school board seats on Tuesday, while a fifth seat is heading to a runoff on Nov. 3.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
A public defender and a prosecutor head to runoff for Duval County court Group 13 judge seat
Octavius Holliday and Melina Buncome will head to a runoff for Duval County judge on Nov. 3.
Sarasota County school board likely to have shift in political leaning as Democrats win the primary
Democrats Jimmy Glover and Beth Mayberry captured the most votes in the primary election for Sarasota County school board races Districts 1 and 5 respectively, signaling an imminent shift in the conservative majority board. Megan Tennimon, a former teacher, also won the most votes in District 4 against her opponent Frank Dicicco, meaning she will be…
With half-million dollar donation, Democrat Moné Holder flips at-large city council seat ahead of budget season
Holder’s win will give the Deegan administration another sympathetic ear on the 19-member body.
STATE GOVERNMENT
Wilton Simpson, Joey Atkins win nominations for Florida agriculture commissioner
Florida Republicans dominate Election Day turnout
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