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St. Johns County School Board approves zoning plan for new Rivertown school
Read full article: St. Johns County School Board approves zoning plan for new Rivertown schoolThe St. Johns County School Board went forward with a zoning plan for its newest school, set to open for the next school year in the Rivertown community.
2024 Voter's Guide: Columbia County Commission, District 1
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Columbia County Commission, District 1District 1 commissioner Ron Williams is seeking re-election, and faced two challengers in the August election. As no candidate got more than 50% of the vote, the top two finishers, Williams and Kevin Parnell, advance to the general election. This is a non-partisan race that will be on the ballots of all voters in District 1, which covers the northern part of the county.
2024 Voter's Guide: Putnam County Commission, District 1
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Putnam County Commission, District 1The incumbent District 1 commissioner, Bill Pickens, is not on the ballot for re-election this year. J.R. Newbold III won the Republican primary in August. While there are no Democrats in the race, a write-in candidate did qualify for the general election, so the August primary was only open to Republican voters.
JSO to host series of town halls to detail new patrol boundaries, introduce enhanced public safety initiative
Read full article: JSO to host series of town halls to detail new patrol boundaries, introduce enhanced public safety initiativeThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is hosting several town hall meetings to provide community members in their districts with the latest updates and safety protocols.
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Rhode Island's special elections
Read full article: AP Election Brief | What to expect in Rhode Island's special electionsDemocrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard face off in a special congressional election in Rhode Island on Tuesday to complete the term of former Democratic congressman David Cicilline.
Game of the Week: Trinity Christian visits University Christian in district showdown
Read full article: Game of the Week: Trinity Christian visits University Christian in district showdownIt’s a showdown between two of the most successful high school football programs in state history in the Football Friday Game of the Week.
Clay County School Board, District 1
Read full article: Clay County School Board, District 1Three candidates are seeking the votes for Clay County School Board, District 1. This is a nonpartisan office is elected by all voters in the district, regardless of party. This race appears on the August primary ballot. If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the top two will advance to a runoff in November.
Longtime investigative reporter Ken Amaro files to run for Jacksonville City Council
Read full article: Longtime investigative reporter Ken Amaro files to run for Jacksonville City CouncilKnown for his legendary "On Your Side" reports, Ken Amaro, formerly of First Coast News, filed to run for Jacksonville City Council District 1.
Duval school board swears in new members, elects officers
Read full article: Duval school board swears in new members, elects officersJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval County School Board swore in two new members and elected a new chair and vice-chair on Tuesday. Board member Elizabeth Andersen was elected as the new chairwoman and Board member Darryl Willie was elected vice-chair. Former chair Warren A. Jones (District 5) along with Lori Hershey (District 7) were also sworn in after winning reelection. “I am grateful to former Board Chair Warren Jones and the many leaders that have come before me for laying a foundation for success,” said Andersen. “I am honored to serve the community as chair of the Duval County School Board.”Charlotte Joyce (District 6), who was elected in 2018, is the seventh board member.
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Primary results: Duval School Board, City Council, Clerk of Courts
Read full article: Primary results: Duval School Board, City Council, Clerk of CourtsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. In the race for the Duval County School Board, four of the seven seats on the board were up for election in 2020. Duval County Clerk of CourtsIt was an open seat for 2020 in the Republican primary race for Duval County Clerk of Court. Jody Phillips, whos the chief operating officer for the the Clerk of Courts, won with 58% of the vote. Next was City Council member Scott Wilson, who got 31% of the vote, followed by Leon Jackson, who has been manager of the Clerk of Courts since 2005. Hamm received 43% of the vote, Carrico received 34% and Redman received 23%.
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Voter’s Guide: Flagler County races
Read full article: Voter’s Guide: Flagler County racesIn addition to congressional, legislative and 7th Judicial Circuit races, Flagler County voters will see several other races on the general election ballot. Flagler County SheriffLarry Jones is challenging incumbent Republican Sheriff Democratis challenging incumbent Republican Sheriff Rick StalyFlagler County CommissionAndy Dance faces Democrat Corinne Marie Hermle in the general election District 1: Republicanfaces Democratin the general electionDistrict 3: Incumbent David Sullivan defeated Republican challenger Kim Carney in the August primary. Because there is no Democrat or other candidate in the race, Sullivan is elected. For more information about your voting status, candidates, precincts, etc., visit FlaglerElections.com. EDITOR’S NOTE: The names of candidates who responded to a News4Jax questionnaire are marked in blue and provide links to the candidate’s information online.