According to the most recent UNF PORL poll results, overall, 48% of voters expressed their support for the Beaches creating their own county, and 48% of voters said they oppose it.

A quarter of those surveyed for a recent University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) poll said the most important problem facing Jacksonville is housing costs.

Florida lawmakers are still nowhere close to agreeing on a budget for the next fiscal year. That means the legislative session that was supposed to wrap up Friday will not end on time.

As Governor Ron DeSantis continued to push back on Thursday against criticism surrounding a $10 million donation to Hope Florida, a charity led by his wife, Casey DeSantis, a political analyst weighed in on whether this could affect her gubernatorial chances if she chooses to enter the 2026 race.

A bill in the Florida Senate is taking a look at how college and university leadership is selected. The legislation has advanced through the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education and is now one step away from reaching the Senate floor.

It is just days away from a special election in Northeast Florida and we will soon find out who will be the new Representative for Congressional District 6.

A newly released poll by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab reveals strong support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida, with nearly two-thirds of respondents in favor of the measure.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday morning in Orlando.

Two Florida House Representatives, Hillary Cassel and Susan Valdés, recently announced they were leaving the Democratic Party to join the GOP.

In just over 24 hours, the first polls will close in this election, and political analysts say a few early signals could offer Americans hints about which candidates are gaining the upper hand.

A new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) shows former President Donald Trump 10 percentage points ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Despite a hot election season, data from Tuesday’s primary reveals the majority of registered Florida voters decided not to cast their ballots in the contest. The final numbers statewide were around 22-23%.

The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has spawned a wave of conjecture and speculation online.

It’s a staggering number from a new UNF poll about community support for moving the Duval County jail.

A poll released Tuesday by the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida shows that most of the registered voters who responded support proposed renovations to EverBank Stadium but aren’t fans of the level of public spending on construction costs.

The presidential election is still six months away, and you have to take any polling with a grain of salt. That said, polls give us an idea of what the electorate is thinking.

A University of North Florida political expert expressed concern over the impact of ‘uncommitted’ voters on Biden’s campaign following Michigan’s Democratic primary.

A new statewide poll found that the cost of housing is the most important problem facing Florida right now.

A University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab poll found that nearly 60% of likely Republican voters in Florida have little to no trust in the U.S. House of Representatives.

A new poll from the University of North Florida shows a majority of registered Duval County voters are opposed to spending public funds on stadium and sports district development but many are willing to compromise to keep the Jaguars in town.

Monday was the first day candidates for this year’s Jacksonville mayoral race can qualify.

The city election isn't until March 21, but already we are seeing the race for Jacksonville mayor heat up.

A new UNF poll released Wednesday found a large portion of likely voters in Florida don’t have much faith in the results of elections, especially the 2020 presidential race.

Let’s separate some fact from fiction from last night’s debate.

In a University of North Florida poll of likely voters in the upcoming Florida primary, respondents were asked about the special election to elect a new Jacksonville sheriff following Mike Williams’ resignation in June amid controversy over his residency in Nassau County.

A new poll conducted by the Public Option Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida finds gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, Florida’s agriculture commissioner, ahead of former Gov. Charlie Crist in the Democratic primary -- but still seven points behind Republican incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis in a race among registered voters.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is getting more involved in local school board races across the state by endorsing candidates.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ongoing fight with Walt Disney World appears to be paying off in the form of campaign donations.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday followed through with his promise to veto a congressional map that was approved by the Florida Legislature earlier this month.

The ongoing saga over gas and oil prices is becoming the political hot button topic of the day.

In a poll of 685 Florida voters released Thursday by the University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab, Republican incumbent Ron DeSantis appears to have strong support in the upcoming gubernatorial race.

You may have thought campaigning for Jacksonville‘s City council ended for a while with Tuesday’s special election where Nick Howland will now take the seat vacated by the late Tommy Hazouri.

A Unversity of North Florida poll shows voters focused on jobs and economy while opposing a new abortion bill in Florida.

A UNF poll released Thursday shines light on what Jacksonville residents support and oppose, covering topics like elections, sports — and also the most important issues they feel Jacksonville is facing.

A new poll released Thursday by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida reveals new data from registered voters, and the results show the two candidates for the City Council At Large Group 3 seat neck-and-neck in the race.

Florida redistricting proposals are stirring controversy in Tallahassee.

A collaboration poll done by the University of North Florida and The Tributary finds that registered Jacksonville voters have greater trust in local news compared to national news and rely on News4Jax most often.

A poll of registered Duval County voters submitted by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab finds a majority of respondents oppose a bill to increase the local option gas tax in Jacksonville from 6 cents to 12 cents.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis weighs in on what can be accomplished during Florida’s 2021 legislative session. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried shares her thoughts on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address. And University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab Director Dr. Michael Binder explains recent poll results.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former President Donald Trump was acquitted this weekend in his second impeachment trial. The five-day trial focused on the events before, during and after the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. It’s pouring salt on the wound of so many of President Trump’s supporters,” Waltz said. So I just don’t think it’s good for the country.”AdIn response to Waltz’s remarks, state Sen. Audrey Gibson, D-Jacksonville, had a different view. “I think the congressman is wearing blinders on top of his rose-colored glasses because, obviously, he didn’t see what we all saw,” Gibson said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” state Sen. Audrey Gibson, University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Laboratory Director Dr. Michael Binder and Jacksonville University College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Matthew Corrigan hold a roundtable discussion on the acquittal of former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial. U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz also explains his vote against impeaching Trump.

A strong majority of all respondents -- 80% -- said the question should be put to Jacksonville voters in the form of a referendum. Voters weigh in on Lot J planNews4Jax spoke to voters throughout the city who had mixed opinions on the Lot J plan, just like the UNF poll found. “The no-interest loan, that’s kind of unheard of in my area,” said Robert Hall, who was skeptical of the Lot J plan terms. There’s plenty of hotels here.”JoJo Grove believes the city is in a Catch-22 with demands for stadium improvements and Lot J funding. But I’m sure Mr. Khan is going to do very well with the Lot J.”

On Monday, Camden County will begin its recount of the Presidential race, where Joe Biden narrowly defeated President Donald Trump. I’m ashamed that I endorsed him.”Kemp and State Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger have been targets of Trump loyalists who are pushing allegations of election fraud in the state, and that push is registering with Republican voters in Georgia. Ronna McDaniel, Chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, spoke with Georgia Republicans this weekend about the upcoming senate run off races in Georgia. “Is this an issue Republican leadership needs to address on concerns Republican voters may have?’ Absolutely,” Binder said. That case is ongoing and alleges massive election fraud.

Using the Associated Press VoteCast tool, News4Jax has access to thousands of surveyed voters in the Peach State. Data from VoteCast shows why the state was so close, closer than in previous election cycles. Among Black voters, Trump did not do well. However, Trump did do much better among white voters in Georgia in this survey beating Biden 69% to 29%. Nationally, vote-by-mail voters tended to support Biden and that was the case in Georgia.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While a poll two weeks ago found Vice President Joe Biden with a 6-point lead over President Donald Trump, the same group’s poll released Tuesday found that lead has almost evaporated. Of the likely voters, 48% indicated an intention to vote for Biden, putting him a single percentage point ahead of Trump with 47%. A Harris poll of Florida voters conducted for The Hill and released Friday showed the race deadlocked with 48% each while a Mason-Dixon poll that came out the same day found Biden with a 48% to 45% lead in Florida. Very few people find themselves in the middle with Trump as 82% of the respondents have strong approval or disapproval, the poll found. Tens of thousands of voters anxious to cast ballots in person were lined up when early voting opened Monday across Florida.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Voting yes on Amendment 2 to boost Florida’s minimum wage will either give 2.5 million workers a pay raise or result in 158,000 jobs disappearing over the next few years. Supporters need to win approval from 60 percent of voters to increase the minimum wage, a proposal spearheaded by prominent Orlando attorney John Morgan. What I mean by that is that Democrats tend to favor increases in the minimum wage at higher rates than Republicans,” Wagner said. Florida TaxWatch and the Florida Chamber of Commerce are among groups that have released studies highly critical of the amendment. Susan MacManus, a University of South Florida' distinguished professor emerita of political analysis, isn’t impressed with the polling numbers.

In just over 3 weeks, Floridians will decide if the minimum wage should be raised in the sunshine state. A new poll from the University of North Florida shows a thin margin of support for the measure. Amendment Two, if passed by Florida voters, would slowly raise the minimum wage from the current $8.56 to $10 on Oct. 30 of next year. After that, Amendment Two would see the minimum wage go back to being adjusted for inflation each year. Support for the minimum wage hike appears to be sitting right at the 60% mark, which is the threshold needed to adjust the Florida constitution.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With just more than three weeks until Election Day, Dr. Michael Binder from the University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab joins this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville” to discuss two different polls that were recently released. Florida State College at Jacksonville sociology Professor Dr. J.R. Woodward and political science professor Dr. Daniel Cronrath then dig into the six proposed constitutional amendments on the November ballot in Florida. Each needs 60% of the vote to pass.

Two referendums finding favor with voters are a measure to allow City Council to appoint and remove JEA Board Members and a measure to implement the half-cent sales tax to fix aging schools in Duval County. RELATED: Jacksonville voters concerned about state reopening too quickly amid pandemic, UNF poll findsIn a video released by Duval County Public Schools, the district said its schools are the oldest in the state and almost every school needs repairs or upgrades, pointing to crumbling walls, leaks and failing air conditioners. “Jacksonville is very supportive of investing in their public schools, something we have consistently seen in our polling over the years,” said Dr. Michael Binder, PORL faculty director and associate professor of political science. A majority of Duval voters -- 65% -- believe that JSO can be trusted to do the right thing, either all or most of the time, while 35% said they can be trusted only sometimes, or not often at all. We are no means out of the woods and stand committed to making every neighborhood safer every day.”The survey was comprised of a sample of 863 registered likely voters in Congressional District 4, and 545 registered likely voters in Duval County.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A poll by released Tuesday by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab found former Vice President Joe Biden has a 6-point lead over President Donald Trump among likely Florida voters. When UNF asked the same question of a similar group of likely votes in February, both Biden and Trump polled at 45% support while 10% were undecided. Of those who said they voted for Trump in 2016, 91% plan to vote for him again this year while 7% said they would vote for Biden. RELATED: UNF poll finds 3 of 6 amendments with enough support to passApproval ratings: Voters surveyed about the president, Florida’s two U.S. senators and governor give al of them higher disapproval numbers than approval. Both Trump and Marco Rubio were given 46% approval, although Trump’s disapproval was 53% compared to Rubio’s 51%.

President Trump announced the news in a tweet, saying he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive. Later Friday, the White House said the president was being taken to Walter Reed Medical Center for a few days' stay. The president signs a letter authorizing the vice president to lead the nation in his absence, said Michael Binder, associate professor of political science at the University of North Florida. Like the initial letter passing the proverbial baton to the vice president, Binder said, the protocol for a president to resume his duties involves stating in writing that he is prepared to return to office. If a president were to pass away before the election but win re-election, he said, the vice president would become president and name a vice president who would assume office upon Congressional confirmation.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida ex-felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. Now questions are swirling about whether this will have much of an effect on the November election in Florida. Dr. Michael Binder, UNF associate professor of political science, said data shows ex-felons could have tended to vote more Democratic. He said that while there is some data that shows ex-felons may vote more on the Democratic side, a large number register as no party affiliation. Binder said he doesn’t expect any further court rulings on this issue before the November election.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. For the first time since 2015, a poll taken by the University of North Floridas Public Opinion Research Lab found a issue a more important concern to registered Jacksonville voters than crime. Of those who took the poll that was released Wednesday, 22% said COVID-19 was the most important problem facing Jacksonville. In light of the Republican National Convention coming to Jacksonville, respondents were asked whether they approved or disapproved of the decision. Of the results, 71% were very or somewhat concerned and 30% were not very or not at all concerned. Notably, the poll found the issue of race relations was the third most important concern of Jacksonville voters.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The race to replace departing St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar will be tight, according to a poll released Monday by the University of North Florida. Hardwick currently serves as the St. Augustine Beach Chief of Police while Strickland is a law enforcement veteran with 30 years of experience working with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Shoar has served as St. Johns County Sheriff since he was first elected in 2004. The poll also found that 69% of respondents said they strongly or somewhat approve — with only 19% disapproving — of the job being done by the St. Johns County Commission. “There is undoubtedly a general lack of awareness regarding the candidates for St. Johns County Commissioner and Sheriff, but it’s still early,” said Binder.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On “This Week in Jacksonville,” Rep. Michael Waltz discusses his passion for veterans, as well as his recent experience with President Donald Trump in Daytona. Dr. Michael Binder explains the latest polling by the University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab. And 5th Congressional District candidate LaShonda “LJ” Holloway talks about her run for Congress.

Bloomberg was the only Democratic candidate to have a meaningful lead over Trump in the poll of 725 registered Florida voters taken earlier this month. UNF found Joe Biden would edge Trump 49% to 48%, while both Bernie Sanders and each would each tie Trump in head-to-head meetings. The poll found that Trump would beat either Pete Buttigieg or Amy Klobuchar by 4 points if the election were held today. The UNF poll found 47% approval of Trump and 51% disapproval. The poll found a higher rate of approval for Florida’s senior U.S. senator, Marco Rubio, with 49% approval overall.

Regarding the recent "Invitation to Bid" process initiated by JEA that requires a minimum bid of $3 billion, UNF PORL asked 665 registered voters what minimum price they would accept in order to support selling JEA. A majority, 51%, did not know what minimum price they would be willing to sell JEA for. More than one in five people surveyed volunteered that they would not be willing to sell JEA at any price. Ultimately, the sale of JEA must be put before the voters of Jacksonville prior to the sale being finalized. What the public thinks of Jaguars' QBs, owner, coachThe same survey asked voters about the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Dr. Michael Binder from the UNF Public Opinion Research Lab talks about recent polls about the potential impeachment of President Trump, and Leanna Cumber from the Jacksonville Council speaks about upcoming issues for Jacksonville, including the sale of JEA, and City Council Member Ron Salem discusses the opioids and vaping epidemics.

Dr. Michael Binder from the UNF Public Opinion Research Lab talks about recent polls about the potential impeachment of President Trump, and Leanna Cumber from the Jacksonville Council speaks about upcoming issues for Jacksonville, including the sale of JEA.

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Getty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A University of North Florida poll released Tuesday shows registered voters in Florida are split over the formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Of the more than 600 registered voters interviewed last week, 48% approved of the House of Representatives formally beginning an impeachment inquiry into Trump while 47% disapproved, according to the poll. The strongest support came from registered Democrats at 82% approval with only 13% approval among registered Republicans. "This similarity speaks to the division within the electorate regarding Trump: either they support removing him from office, or they are opposed to the impeachment inquiry entirely. UNF Trump Poll"The head-to-head horserace questions for the 2020 election appear to reinforce two popular narratives," Binder said.