(The Center Square) – Florida voters gave a victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday by rejecting two ballot initiatives on recreational marijuana and abortion rights that the second-term Republican opposed. Amendment 3, a proposed recreational cannabis program in the state, failed with 55.75% approving out of 10.35 million ballotsContinue Reading
Jacksonville authorities have arrested 41-year-old Karlotta Dowdy in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Alaysha Williams, a student-athlete at Ed White High School. The tragic event occurred on the morning of September 30, when Williams was struck by multiple vehicles while crossing BlandingContinue Reading
After a year-long investigation, Eric Bartolozzi, owner of Serene Pavers and Stonescaping, Inc., was arrested on November 1, 2024, in Cody, Wyoming, in connection with a series of abandoned paving projects in Volusia County. He faces multiple charges, including Money Laundering Exceeding $100,000, Organized Scheme to Defraud exceeding $50,000, andContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – On the eve of Election Day, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to blast a ballot initiative that would create a recreational marijuana program in the state. DeSantis made appearances in Miami and Orlando on Monday and urged voters to reject Amendment 3, which would create aContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – According to Florida data, 5.35 million voters cast ballots early after early voting ended on Saturday, up 38.14% from 2016. Data from the Florida secretary of state’s office shows 2.83 million votes have been cast via mail, up 3.74% from the 2016 election when former PresidentContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A group of Republican lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL, have filed election integrity bills related to the border crisis. Gaetz filed the “Judicial Action to Impose Liability for Alien Voters Act,” known as the JAIL for Alien Voters Act, to ensure that everyContinue Reading
Early on November 1, 2024, at approximately 1:07 a.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of Central Blvd. and Orange Ave. Moments later, a second shooting was observed by officers south of Washington Street on Orange Avenue, resulting in a total of eight victims shot. Tragically,Continue Reading
(The Center Square) – When Florida voters go to the polls on Tuesday, two ballot initiatives and a U.S. Senate race represent the marquee contests. Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is locked in a relatively tight race with Democratic former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and is running behind poll numbersContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A poll released by Florida Atlantic University shows former President Donald Trump with a big lead in the presidential race and also has good news for incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. The poll of 913 registered voters by the Florida Atlantic University Political Communication and PublicContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced the arrest of Patrol Officer John Burgos on charges of battery and false imprisonment. The arrest occurred on the afternoon of October 30, 2024, while Burgos was on duty. Burgos, who has been with JSO for over six years, was dispatched to a callContinue Reading