An examination by The Tributary shows that Judge Hudson Olliff possessed retrograde views on race that were an open secret in Jacksonville’s legal community but less understood by the general public.
Tag: Statewide
Posted inHousing & Affordability, State Government
Resurrected lawsuit puts FPL’s past controversies back in the spotlight
The federal appeals court decision could re-open the company’s old wounds from a series of controversies across Florida.
Posted inEducation, Higher Education
Florida wipes ‘culture,’ ‘diversity’ and other terms from UNF teacher-education courses
State officials cast a wide net in seeking to ban certain terms, ensnaring courses where words like “culture” and “diversity” appear in innocuous contexts.
Posted inFlorida
‘Cold-Blooded’ wins 2025 Online News Award, recognized for impact
The Tributary today was awarded one of journalism’s most prestigious awards. ‘Cold-Blooded’ won the Online News Association’s feature reporting award, honoring excellence in online journalism that shows depth, insight and new understanding. The series has already been cited in filings to the Florida Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inEnvironment, Health
Extreme Florida heat increasingly dangerous for maternal, infant health
Heat risks for mothers and their unborn babies are rising around the world — and particularly in Florida.
Posted inFlorida
Florida nuclear plant workers were too afraid to report safety concerns, records show
These records cap years of issues surrounding the nuclear operations of the state’s largest utility, Florida Power & Light, most of which have been disclosed in highly technical reports that have escaped public notice.
Posted inFlorida
Two more people wrongfully charged under Florida’s blocked immigration law, AG says
The two previously unreported arrests indicate some local police remain unclear on what they can enforce.
Posted inFlorida
As immigration arrests surge and oversight ebbs, 911 calls at Florida detention center double
Emergency call data at the Broward immigration detention center align with allegations by attorneys and advocates that the system is overwhelmed.
Posted inFlorida
Jacksonville firm with $78 million ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ contract has obscure origins
Information about Critical Response Strategies LLC – including who runs it – has been scrubbed from its website in recent months.
Posted inElections
Abortion, marijuana amendments fail in Florida 2024 election
The Florida constitutional amendment proposals to legalize recreational marijuana and protect abortion rights both failed.