Of the 18 county court judicial races in Florida this year, three elections remain for a seat on the “people’s court.”
Category: Local Government
Posted inElections
School tax proposals will share ballot with Amendment 3, prompting fears about voter confusion
As state lawmakers push to cut property taxes through Amendment 3, over 40% of Florida’s public school districts will also have their own property tax before voters on the ballot.
Posted inEnvironment
Unleashed by Florida lawmakers, landowners move to convert farms into subdivisions
State Rep. Adam Botana pf Bonita Springs told The Trib he sponsored the law because ‘sometimes certain municipalities and counties get a little big for their britches, and they need to be either restricted or cut back.’
Posted inEducation
Public school districts will still face financial pressure if Amendment 3 passes
School districts will experience an indirect financial squeeze because programs like summer camps are often funded by agencies that would be affected if voters approve the amendment.
Posted inCriminal Justice
How AI-powered bungling by Florida cops cost a father his freedom and $45,000
The Florida Trib’s investigation shows how a justice system meant to promote public safety instead failed an innocent person at nearly every step of the process.
Posted inLocal Government
Recently released from prison, Aaron Zahn could be entitled to damages from JEA, arbitrator rules
The arbitrator, Leslie W. Langbein of Miami Lakes, issued a 36-page decision that does not once mention Zahn’s convictions, which followed a years-long federal grand jury investigation.
Posted inLocal Government
Ex-JEA CEO Aaron Zahn released from prison 20 months after reporting for 4-year sentence
Aaron Zahn was found guilty of charges connected to his contentious push to sell Northeast Florida’s public utility to enrich himself and his top executives.
Posted inLocal Government
Is Jacksonville prepared for the $200 million shortfall if Amendment 3 passes? Short answer, no.
So far, the Finance Committee has cut $30 million, most of which likely won’t amount to actual savings and falls millions short of next year’s potential revenue shortfall.
Posted inElections
Trio of powerful DeSantis appointments will face voters for the first time
Through circumstance and timing, DeSantis has used appointments to drastically shape Florida politics – and its judiciary – to his liking, gifting allies the levers of power and the benefit of incumbency.
Posted inLocal Government
Jacksonville council president paid less than $1,000 for ride on billionaire’s private jet, Rays game
Howland said he’d made the trip to raise money for his political committee, Florida Freedom PAC but didn’t share more specifics about the fundraiser held hours southwest of Jacksonville.