Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case
An attorney for Donald Trump says heโs optimistic an appellate review will lead to the Georgia 2020 election interference case against him being dismissed and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis being disqualified.
Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election case
Former President Donald Trump and other defendants in Georgiaโs election interference case are seeking to appeal a judgeโs ruling not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their prosecution.
Maryland House OKs bill to enable undocumented immigrants to buy health insurance on state exchange
The Maryland House has voted for a measure to enable people to buy health insurance through the stateโs health care exchange regardless of their immigration status, with the approval of a federal waiver.
Maryland elections board member resigns after indictment for participating in US Capitol rioting
A Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections is resigning after being arrested by the FBI this week on felony and misdemeanor charges relating to his alleged conduct during the attack at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
New York governor vetoes change to wrongful death statute, nixing damages for emotional suffering
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has again vetoed legislation that would have changed the stateโs wrongful death statute by letting families recover damages for emotional suffering from the death of a loved one.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big business
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he plans to sign into law a pair of climate-focused bills intended to force major corporations to be more transparent about greenhouse gas emissions and the financial risks stemming from global warming.
โStop playing this gameโ: Mayor Deegan says general counsel nominee Randy DeFoor โfacing smear campaignโ
Saying her nominee for general counsel is โfacing a smear campaign,โ Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan held a news conference Wednesday to rally support for Randy DeFoorโs appointment.
NFL response to congresswoman includes call for more federal attention to illegal gambling
The NFL has responded to a Nevada congresswomanโs inquiries about the leagueโs gambling policies with a detailed letter that includes a call for lawmakers and law enforcement to pay additional attention to illegal gambling and put more resources toward combating it.
Local Rep. on African American History Task Force says she didnโt know about stateโs new controversial slavery teachings
Kimberly Daniels, a Democrat and member of the Florida House of Representatives from Jacksonville, is set to hold a news conference Thursday at noon to address her role on the African American Task Force.
A grand jury sworn in Tuesday could decide whether Trump is charged over Georgia's 2020 election
A new grand jury sworn in Tuesday in Atlanta will likely consider whether criminal charges are appropriate for former President Donald Trump or his allies for their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.
Supreme Court sides with ex-Cuomo aide, others convicted of corruption related to 'Buffalo Billion'
The Supreme Court has ruled for a onetime top aide to ex-New York Gov_ Andrew Cuomo and for others who were convicted of corruption related to an economic development project known as the โBuffalo Billion.โ.
Deegan faces panel of local journalists in televised event; Davis attends separate untelevised event with parents
The Mayoral Candidate Forum is happening Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at the WJXT-4 studios. Kent Justice along with journalists from First Coast News, WJCT and the Florida Times Union will ask questions to one of the two candidates, Democrat Donna Deegan. Both candidates, Deegan and Republican Daniel Davis were invited months ago. Deegan accepted, Davis declined.
Tribe warns US government against moving ahead with mine
Native American tribal members fighting plans for an enormous copper mine on land they consider sacred say they are increasingly worried U.S. officials will move forward on the project even as they await a federal appellate court ruling in the case.
Whatโs next for candidates knocked out of 2023 Jacksonville mayoral election?
The race for Jacksonvilleโs mayor is not over yet as two candidates will move on to the general election in May. It remains to be seen how things will play out for voters who supported candidates outside of those top two.
Unopposed: Jacksonville sheriff, constitutional officers
Three city-wide offices that would have been on the ballot in the 2023 city of Jacksonville elections have already been decided, because only one candidate qualified for each office. All three are Republicans, and will begin their terms July 1.
Sheriff candidates make final push to hear community concerns, address issues before Election Day
Jacksonville sheriff candidates Democrat Lakesha Burton and Republican T.K. Waters met with the community Monday night at a forum ahead of Election Day as a final push to hear peopleโs concerns and address the community.
Amendment 2: Abolish Constitutional Revision Commission
The second of three proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution that the Florida Legislature voted to place on the ballot this November would repeal the Florida Constitution Revision Commission, a panel that meets every 20 years and has the power to propose ballot measures.
Candidates for Jacksonville sheriff to answer your questions in live debate on Channel 4 & News4JAX.com
Over the past month, youโve seen them one-by-one on News4JAX making their pitch to become Jacksonvilleโs next sheriff, but on Wednesday, all five candidates will appear together during a News4JAX-Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute debate.