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INVESTIGATES: Florida’s $5,000 police recruiting bonuses likely seeing a major funding cut this year
Action News Jax is investigating how a recruitment tool touted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to help get more cops on the street could be at risk.
Florida gubernatorial candidates weigh in on prospect of three or four-way race
The race to become Florida’s next Governor is shaping up with President Donald Trump-backed candidate Congressman Byron Donalds on the Republican side, and now, former Congressman David Jolly jumping in on the Democratic side on Thursday.
Former Congressman David Jolly officially jumps into the 2026 Florida Governor’s race as a Democrat
The race to become Florida’s next Governor is shaping up with former Congressman David Jolly officially entering the race on the Democratic side Thursday.
‘Gonna be stuck in a perfect storm’: Florida leaders expect less federal help this hurricane season
The state and local governments could be on the hook for more money if a hurricane hits this year.
FDOT says raising of Main Street Bridge was not intended to stop Pride March
We’re getting new answers from the Florida Department of Transportation on why the Main Street Bridge was raised ahead of a planned Pride March on Sunday.
Florida lawmakers looking to backtrack on cuts to Advanced Placement, IB and AICE courses
Bonus funds offered to school districts for students who pass advanced and career technical courses may no longer be at risk.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis kills hopes of ‘Free Kill’ repeal with veto announcement
A controversial 35-year-old state law will stay on the books, at least for now.
Jacksonville’s OGC advises police to stop enforcing state and local laws criminalizing illegal entry
In the new guidance, which was obtained by Action News Jax, Jacksonville city attorneys wrote a federal injunction on the state law “would equally apply to the city’s ordinance” because it “was modeled” after the state law.
Knife allegedly brought into Jacksonville City Council meeting prompts security changes
A knife allegedly brought into Jacksonville City Council chambers during Tuesday night’s council meeting is raising security concerns.
Only On: Sheriff T.K. Waters weighs in on arrests during Jacksonville City Council meeting
Only on Action News Jax, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters weighed in on the arrest of three people during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
Council approves resolution calling for full funding of AP courses after punting in April
Jacksonville City Council voted 16-1 Tuesday in support of a resolution in support of advanced programs in Florida Public Schools
New penalties for using tracking devices like AirTags to commit crimes set to take effect
New penalties for criminals that use tracking devices like AirTags to help them commit crimes will soon hit the books in Florida.
The low-profile appointment that’s generating high-profile controversy in Jacksonville
Former Duval School Board Chair Elizabeth Andersen’s appointment to the Board of Library Trustees has drawn impassioned public testimony both in support and opposition in recent weeks.
‘You can’t do anything about it’: Memorial Day boaters looking forward to the end of safety stops
Thanks to a new state law set to take effect on July 1st, some law enforcement agencies have already ceased safety check stops on boaters.
Jacksonville councilman seeks $45M for development incentives along Bay Street
Tens of millions of dollars could soon be on the table to incentivize development on two empty lots along Bay Street in Jacksonville.
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