At issue is a 2022 state law that shielded most of the presidential interview process from public view, a law some former supporters now regret
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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.
Posted inEducation
Florida’s public school enrollment falls while vouchers soar
Broward, Duval, Hillsborough, Orange and Miami-Dade County Public Schools have bled students in recent years, according to a collection of enrollment data.
Posted inLocal Government
Jacksonville City Council president flew on billionaire’s jet to catch Rays game
Nick Howland said he attended the game hours south of Jacksonville “to help raise funds for my political committee” but declined to share more specifics about the fundraiser.
Posted inLocal Government
Mayor Deegan’s budget includes record $209 million payment for police and fire retirement debt
That payment, in addition to Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed billion-dollar police and fire budget, means costs for police service, fire protection and public-safety retirement costs make up more than 63 percent of the city’s entire $2 billion general fund.
Posted inElections
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.
Posted inElections
All Duval County School Board elections will go to a November runoff
All open school board seats on the Duval County School Board will head to runoff elections in November after no candidate earned more than 50% of the vote in races for the district 2, 4 and 6 seats.
Posted inElections
Matt Lufrano will take Duval County court judge bench after landslide victory
Criminal defense attorney Matt Lufrano was elected Duval County Judge in Tuesday’s primary election.
Posted inElections
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.
Posted inFlorida
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.