โBest and final offerโ: Incoming superintendent, DCPS agree to $320,000 salary proposal following weekend negotiations
Following negotiations over the weekend, the district is now offering Dr. Chris Bernier a base salary of $320,000, but without many of the perks the incoming superintendent originally asked for.
Ex-St. Johns County Sheriff Shoar launches campaign for Florida State Senate seat
In what could be one of this yearโs highest-profile legislative primary elections, former St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar has opened a campaign account to run for a seat that will be vacated by term-limited Sen. Travis Hutson, R-St. Augustine.
Gov. DeSantis issues executive orders to investigate Alachua, Baker County Sheriffโs offices
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued two executive orders Tuesday that said the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the Alachua County Sheriffโs Office and the Baker County Sheriffโs Office.
What Lee Countyโs former superintendentโs contract, separation agreement reveals
The contract requests the incoming Duval County Schools superintendent asked for are not too far off from what he received in his previous position as Lee Countyโs district leader, according to documents obtained by News4JAX.
How opioid prescriptions to Medicaid patients in Florida stack up
Almost 20 years after the first wave of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S., more than 75% of drug overdose fatalities were connected to opioid use in 2021, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Now that the fight with DeSantis appointees has ended, Disney set to invest $17B in Florida parks
Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees agreed to end a protracted legal fight with each other, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing $17 billion into its Florida resort, It will also open the door for a fifth major theme park.
Here are all of the new Florida laws going into effect next month
Over the past few months, Florida lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have been busy passing new laws as part of the 2024 Legislative Session. As of Monday, 144 bills have been passed that are set to go into effect on July 1 โ less than one month away.
New Duval superintendent asks for $350K salary, $1,000 monthly car stipend, $15,000 in โtransition expensesโ
The incoming Duval County Public Schools superintendent is proposing a starting salary of $350,000 per year. Thatโs $50,000 higher than the salary of the last superintendent, Dr. Diana Greene.
New DCPS superintendent's abrupt departure from previous district followed whistleblower complaint: report
Ahead of Tuesdayโs Duval County School Board meeting to discuss new superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier's contract, News4JAX news partner WJCT reported new details about Bernier's abrupt resignation from Lee County Schools in the Fort Myers area.
Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he's not in prison on Election Day
Donald Trump may be convicted of a felony and reside in Florida, a state notorious for restricting the voting rights of people with criminal records, but he can still vote as long as he stays out of prison in New York state.
Unexpected victims of Floridaโs property insurance crisis: Assisted living facilities and nursing homes
Some assisted living facilities and nursing homes have been forced to close due to escalating operating costs tied to Floridaโs skyrocketing property insurance rates, according to data from Bloomberg.
FHSAA makes changes to replace the word โgenderโ with โsexโ amid dispute between federal, state officials
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved changes in the Florida High School Athletic Associationโs bylaws that include replacing mentions of the word โgenderโ with the word โsex,โ amid a larger dispute between federal and state officials.
Going Ringside Ep. 65: The Billy Jack Haynes murder case
In this episode, we discuss the tragic murder charge filed against former WWF star Billy Jack Haynes. Haynes was arrested in February in connection with the murder of his wife. In this episode, we're joined by a veteran journalist from the Portland, Oregon, area who's covered the Haynes case. We also analyze the latest on the legal front in the prosecution of the longtime wrestler.
How much do you pay?: Thereโs conflicting data on how much the average Florida resident pays for property insurance
Floridaโs Office of Insurance has stated the average homeownerโs property insurance premium in the market is approximately $3,600, but other insurance data experts report higher premiums.
Prepare now to avoid car trouble during the Memorial Day holiday
A record 2.3 million Florida residents are expected to join you on the highways this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. The last thing you need is for something to go wrong with your car. What you need to do before you pack up the family and hit the road.
Trump lawyers and prosecutors spar over evidence in classified documents case
Lawyers for Donald Trump have asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against him to block prosecutors from using as evidence the boxes of records that FBI agents seized during a search of the former presidentโs Florida property nearly two years ago.
Former Florida signee Jaden Rashada sues coach Billy Napier and others over failed $14M NIL deal
Former Florida recruit and current Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada is suing Gators coach Billy Napier and the programโs top booster over a failed name, image and likeness deal worth nearly $14 million.