Ajay Uppaluri

Officer Anthony “Junior” Lucano, a dedicated member of the force, has died. The department remembered him as someone who dedicated his life to service, leaving a lasting impact on those he worked alongside and the community he served.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two education bills Thursday, targeting the power of teacher unions in Florida and expanding flexibility for school districts.

Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Ormond Beach with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue.

Jacksonville’s Planning Department is seeking approval to update the city’s zoning code rules for home occupations in Section 656 so they match Florida Statute 559.955.

Several counties in Georgia are under a state of emergency as wildfires continue to spread. Seth Hawkins of the Georgia Forestry Service joined us via Zoom to provide an update on the situation in Brantley County.

Brantley County Schools remain closed as wildfires continue to burn across the region, forcing the emergency evacuation of two schools and leaving some students and staff without homes.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the launch of a new Statewide Prosecution Cold Case Task Force in Miami, targeting more than 21,000 unsolved murders.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 991 — the state’s version of the federal SAVE Act on Wednesday at The Villages, expanding on years of election integrity reforms and positioning Florida as a national model at a moment when birthright citizenship is being debated at the highest levels of the U.S. government.

Two surprise Democratic wins this week — one in Hillsborough County and one in Palm Beach County — are being read by local analysts as more than isolated events.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is furloughing approximately 80 senior administrative staff members. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is furloughing approximately 80 senior administrative staff members.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority board has approved a proposed advertising contract that could dramatically increase the agency’s revenue.

The Block Jax drew larger-than-expected crowds for its opening weekend, and co-owner Daniel Moffatt said organizers are working to ease a sudden parking crunch that spilled into nearby properties.