Ajay Uppaluri

Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference on Thursday in Bradenton with Environmental Protection Secretary Alexis Lambert.

Governor Ron DeSantis drew on his 2007–2008 Iraq service to argue that Iran and Iranian-backed militias were responsible for most U.S. casualties he witnessed there. “I’ve pointed out, for many, many years, that when I was serving in Iraq back in that critical time, 2007, 2008, the U.S. was incurring a lot of casualties at the time, and at the time I was over there, 90% of those were because of the Iranians.” DeSantis said.

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried discussed the party’s organizing strategy and challenges facing Democrats in Florida on This Week In Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred late Friday night. JSO said patrol officers were called around 11:30 p.m. to the 1600 block of Ionia Street to assist the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department with a structure fire.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, city officials, and community leaders gathered this morning to break ground on the new Fire Station 66 in the Arlington area, marking the first new fire station built there in more than 30 years.

Councilman Joe Carlucci said in a written statement sent to News4JAX that the Southside Tennis Courts in San Marco will remain at their current location following strong community feedback about possibly moving the courts.

Jacksonville’s Duval DOGE Special Committee has identified $4.2 million in potential annual savings within the city’s employee pharmacy benefit plan. Councilman Ron Salem, chairman of the committee, emphasized the importance of acting quickly to capture these savings.

Two men are recovering from injuries after an argument led to a shootout early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A man died after being hit by an SUV while riding his minibike early Saturday on Gate Parkway underneath JT Butler Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan addressed recent controversies during her appearance on This Week In Jacksonville, including criticism over a hologram display at Jacksonville International Airport and tensions with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier regarding a gun registry probe at City Hall.

Florida State Senator Tom Leek, representing St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam counties and parts of Volusia, shared insights from the ongoing legislative session in Tallahassee. Leek highlighted progress on Senate Bill 482, known as the AI Bill of Rights, which aims to protect vulnerable populations.

Byron Donalds, Florida Representative and GOP candidate for governor endorsed by President Donald Trump, recently discussed key issues shaping the state’s future, including immigration enforcement, property taxes, and vaccination policies.