Ajay Uppaluri
Content Gatherer
Ajay Uppaluri graduated from George Washington University and worked in political consulting in Washington, D.C., before joining the News4JAX team as a Content Gatherer.
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Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in opioid settlement, includes whistleblower compensation
Read full article: Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in opioid settlement, includes whistleblower compensationWalgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million to resolve allegations that it illegally filled millions of opioid prescriptions and submitted false claims to federal healthcare programs, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Another controlled open enrollment period coming up for St. Johns County School District
Read full article: Another controlled open enrollment period coming up for St. Johns County School DistrictThe St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) offers Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) for families seeking school placement outside their home-zoned school. Applications will be available from April 28-May 15.
Casey DeSantis touts Hope Florida, speaks publicly for first time since controversy over $10M payout
Read full article: Casey DeSantis touts Hope Florida, speaks publicly for first time since controversy over $10M payoutFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to speak at Pensacola State College's Baars Technology building Tuesday.
Gov. DeSantis defends wife Casey amid scrutiny over $10M payment to Hope Florida Foundation
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis defends wife Casey amid scrutiny over $10M payment to Hope Florida FoundationGovernor Ron DeSantis defended the Hope Florida initiative and his wife, Casey DeSantis, amid growing criticism and a brewing scandal involving a $10 million donation.
Byron Donalds secures $6 million from influential GOP donors in early fundraising for Florida governor’s race
Read full article: Byron Donalds secures $6 million from influential GOP donors in early fundraising for Florida governor’s raceTwo of the Republican Party’s most influential donors—billionaires Richard Uihlein and Jeff Yass have backed Rep. Byron Donalds as the 2026 governor’s race begins to take shape.
Proposed rezoning may allow alcohol sales near San Marco church
Read full article: Proposed rezoning may allow alcohol sales near San Marco churchA new zoning ordinance introduced at City Council this week may allow a new restaurant or bar on Hendricks Avenue, with alcohol sales permitted just steps from a nearby church.
Man dies in Columbia County when he loses control of pickup truck, veers into cars in oncoming lanes: FHP
Read full article: Man dies in Columbia County when he loses control of pickup truck, veers into cars in oncoming lanes: FHPA 35-year-old man from Lake City was killed Monday morning when he lost control on a curve in Columbia County and hit a car and a pick-up truck in the oncoming lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Southeastern Grocers lays off employees in decision to restructure support center in Jacksonville, field support teams
Read full article: Southeastern Grocers lays off employees in decision to restructure support center in Jacksonville, field support teamsSoutheastern Grocers, which owns Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets, confirmed to News4JAX on Friday that it has laid off multiple employees as a part of a restructuring.