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Angie Nixon defeats former Jacksonville City Councilwoman in landslide in race for District 13
Read full article: Angie Nixon defeats former Jacksonville City Councilwoman in landslide in race for District 13Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon nailed District 13 with a Tuesday night win in Florida’s primary election.
Election misinformation in Duval, St. Johns impacts weeks leading up to Florida primary
Read full article: Election misinformation in Duval, St. Johns impacts weeks leading up to Florida primaryCandidates have been making their case for months, but in the closing weeks reports of election misinformation have become an issue.
‘It’s over’: Former Rep. Brown, State Rep. Nixon reach agreement following legal feud over ‘fraudulent’ voter guides
Read full article: ‘It’s over’: Former Rep. Brown, State Rep. Nixon reach agreement following legal feud over ‘fraudulent’ voter guidesThe legal battle between former Congresswoman Corrine Brown and State Rep. Angie Nixon ended Friday morning after an agreement was reached to stop the distribution of “fraudulent” quick-pick voter guides.
State Rep. Nixon denies involvement after former Rep. Brown accuses her of falsifying voter guide
Read full article: State Rep. Nixon denies involvement after former Rep. Brown accuses her of falsifying voter guideFormer U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown held a news conference Monday morning to announce that she has filed a complaint for injunctive relief against State Rep. Angie Nixon after accusing her of disseminating fraudulent “quick pick” voter guides in Duval County.
Residents monitoring flood-prone Ken Knight Drive as Debby brings heavy rainfall to Northeast Florida
Read full article: Residents monitoring flood-prone Ken Knight Drive as Debby brings heavy rainfall to Northeast FloridaAs Tropical Storm Debby slowly moved over Northeast Florida, Ken Knight Drive residents were relieved to see a mostly clear road Monday morning but said they were closely monitoring the area as it is historically known for flooding.
2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 13
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 13Democrat Angie Nixon is seeking re-election in Florida House District 13, which covers most of Northwest Jacksonville and the near Westside, west of I-95, north of 103rd Street, east of Chaffee Road and McGirts Creek.
Bookstore aimed at selling books banned in Florida opens in Northwest Jacksonville
Read full article: Bookstore aimed at selling books banned in Florida opens in Northwest JacksonvilleState Rep. Angie Nixon recently opened Cafe Resistance in Northwest Jacksonville to make sure Black history isn’t forgotten.
House Republicans launch investigation into federal funding for universities amid campus protests
Read full article: House Republicans launch investigation into federal funding for universities amid campus protestsHouse Republicans are investigating the federal funding for universities where students have protested the Israel-Hamas war.
‘We deserve to have that’: Businesses partnering to address food insecurity on Jacksonville’s Northside
Read full article: ‘We deserve to have that’: Businesses partnering to address food insecurity on Jacksonville’s NorthsideLocal businesses are partnering to address food insecurity on Jacksonville’s Northside.
Local state rep says there will be ‘massive teacher cuts’ at Duval County schools, blames expansion of voucher program
Read full article: Local state rep says there will be ‘massive teacher cuts’ at Duval County schools, blames expansion of voucher programLocal State Rep. Angie Nixon said there will be massive teacher cuts at Duval County public schools.
Hundreds of local Palestine supporters rally at Town Center to plea for ceasefire amid war
Read full article: Hundreds of local Palestine supporters rally at Town Center to plea for ceasefire amid warDozens of pro-Palestinian supporters gathered at the Town Center in Jacksonville Saturday at 4 p.m. to continue to plea for a ceasefire amid the war between Israel and Hamas.
New legislation would punish lawmakers who vote to take down Confederate monuments
Read full article: New legislation would punish lawmakers who vote to take down Confederate monumentsState Representative Dean Black has filed legislation that would punish lawmakers who vote to successfully take down Confederate monuments. If it is passed next year by the Florida legislature, it would have a big impact on what’s happening in Jacksonville with Confederate monuments.
Jacksonville, state leaders plan to address gun laws, recent violence in Duval County with sheriff
Read full article: Jacksonville, state leaders plan to address gun laws, recent violence in Duval County with sheriffLocal lawmakers had words on Monday about the violent crime in Jacksonville and what people need to do and stressed they should work with the sheriff.
City leaders push back after Jacksonville sheriff accuses some of having selective outrage when it comes to gun violence
Read full article: City leaders push back after Jacksonville sheriff accuses some of having selective outrage when it comes to gun violenceJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters came out with strong statements during a news conference on Wednesday in the wake of a surge of shootings and child deaths. The sheriff asked where the leaders were and accused some of having selective outrage.
Lawmakers ask DOJ to investigate after 12 deaths at Duval County jail so far this year
Read full article: Lawmakers ask DOJ to investigate after 12 deaths at Duval County jail so far this yearThe News4JAX I-TEAM has reported on twelve in-custody deaths at the jail so far this year, including three that were just in the past month and a half. State Representatives Angie Nixon and Tracie Davis are now asking the Department of Justice for a federal investigation. The DOJ responded to their request, acknowledging the letter and referring it for review.
Local groups create petition for city council to address racism, increase resources in Black communities
Read full article: Local groups create petition for city council to address racism, increase resources in Black communitiesNearly a month after the racially motivated shooting at Dollar General, two local groups are coming together to ask city council to address racism issues in Jacksonville.
Words matter: Hate crime data shows a link between political speech and attacks
Read full article: Words matter: Hate crime data shows a link between political speech and attacksBrian Levin with California State University’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism says there are consistent correlations related to a catalyst and rhetoric.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces Black leaders' anger after racist killings in Jacksonville
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces Black leaders' anger after racist killings in JacksonvilleRon DeSantis scoffed when the NAACP issued a travel advisory this spring warning Black people to use “extreme care” if traveling to Florida.
Gov. DeSantis gives $1 million to bolster security at EWU in wake of ‘racially-motivated’ shooting nearby
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis gives $1 million to bolster security at EWU in wake of ‘racially-motivated’ shooting nearbyGov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced the state is putting an additional $1 million toward increasing security on the campus of Edward Waters University.
Jacksonville church empowers hurting community through prayer after deadly mass shooting
Read full article: Jacksonville church empowers hurting community through prayer after deadly mass shootingA Jacksonville church held a prayer vigil to remember the lives of those killed in Saturday’s shooting and to encourage a hurting community during a difficult time.
Hate crime: 3 killed in shooting at Jacksonville store by gunman with swastika-painted AR-15
Read full article: Hate crime: 3 killed in shooting at Jacksonville store by gunman with swastika-painted AR-15Three people are dead after what Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said was a “racially-motivated” shooting that is being called a hate crime by the FBI at a Dollar General on Kings Road that prompted heavy police and SWAT response in Northwest Jacksonville.
Florida students walk out of classrooms to protest education policies; DCPS students not allowed to participate
Read full article: Florida students walk out of classrooms to protest education policies; DCPS students not allowed to participateThe district said Duval County students failed to provide principals with notice or get approval from the superintendent.
After Tennessee lawmakers expelled, Jacksonville state rep who led sit-in says it could ‘definitely happen here’
Read full article: After Tennessee lawmakers expelled, Jacksonville state rep who led sit-in says it could ‘definitely happen here’What happened in Tennessee can happen in Florida, according to the Florida State Constitution.
Florida lawmakers eye later school start times
Read full article: Florida lawmakers eye later school start timesIt’s a scenario that many families know all too well. Early each morning, parents struggle to rouse sleepy teenagers, get them in the car or to the bus stop and then hope they are prepared for the school day.
Local state rep. Angie Nixon considers run for city council amid redistricting changes
Read full article: Local state rep. Angie Nixon considers run for city council amid redistricting changesA recently elected local state representative is now thinking about stepping down from that post to run for a seat on Jacksonville’s city council.
Push for more accessible mental health resources heightens in Black community
Read full article: Push for more accessible mental health resources heightens in Black communityWith the recent sudden death of the dancer and reality TV star Stephen “DJ tWitch” Boss, conversations about mental health have increased.
New law expands Bright Futures scholarship eligibility, allows paid work to meet service requirement
Read full article: New law expands Bright Futures scholarship eligibility, allows paid work to meet service requirementFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday morning signed a bill that will allow students seeking a Bright Futures scholarship to use a paid job to meet service requirements.
Black business marketplace offers entertainment, fun for annual Juneteenth celebration
Read full article: Black business marketplace offers entertainment, fun for annual Juneteenth celebrationThe summer heat didn’t stop hundreds of people from attending the sixth annual Melanin Market Saturday afternoon near downtown Jacksonville.
Affordable housing protest in Jacksonville disrupted when city workers throw props away
Read full article: Affordable housing protest in Jacksonville disrupted when city workers throw props awayAn affordable housing rally downtown was disrupted on Sunday when city workers took props from the rally and threw them away.
Jacksonville lawmaker asking Florida governor to declare housing state of emergency
Read full article: Jacksonville lawmaker asking Florida governor to declare housing state of emergencyState Rep. Angie Nixon of Duval County is calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency to deal with what she calls a housing crisis.
Gov. DeSantis introduces ‘Stop Woke Act’ to keep ‘critical race theory’ out of classrooms
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis introduces ‘Stop Woke Act’ to keep ‘critical race theory’ out of classroomsGov. Ron DeSantis continued his fight against “critical race theory” on Wednesday morning with the announcement of new legislation that would keep the controversial teachings out of classrooms.
State representative, community organizations encourage Safer Together work to continue
Read full article: State representative, community organizations encourage Safer Together work to continueFifteen community organizations or individuals -- including State Rep. Angie Nixon -- have signed an open letter to City Council President Sam Newby, imploring him to continue the work being done by Jacksonville’s Safer Together Committee.
Northside Coalition members to act as impartial observers at Orange Crush events
Read full article: Northside Coalition members to act as impartial observers at Orange Crush eventsAbout a dozen members of the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville and members of the faith community plan to observe events during the Orange Crush Festival over the weekend.
‘Hate Bill 1’: Opponents promise to fight against new ‘anti-riot’ laws
Read full article: ‘Hate Bill 1’: Opponents promise to fight against new ‘anti-riot’ lawsHours after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial Republican-backed bill that increases penalties for those who participate in protests that turn violent and makes it harder to take away funding from law enforcement agencies, Democrats took to the steps of the Florida Capitol on Monday afternoon to call the new laws unconstitutional.
Florida House targets school board salaries
Read full article: Florida House targets school board salariesA proposed constitutional amendment aimed at eliminating salaries for county school board members was approved by a House panel Thursday, with opponents warning it could make boards less diverse.
Health care in Florida; Sen. Rick Scott; State’s legislative session
Read full article: Health care in Florida; Sen. Rick Scott; State’s legislative sessionJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” state Rep. Angie Nixon and Dr. Nancy Staats, both of whom have called for Florida to expand Medicaid, talk about how it could help people in need of health care and the money that would be involved in making it happen. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, of Florida, calls for states to send back federal relief money if they aren’t spending it on COVID-19 expenses. And state Sen. Travis Hutson talks about his energy bills and how he feels about proposed changes to the Bright Futures scholarship program.
Violent crime in Jacksonville area; medical marijuana; Hank Aaron Field?
Read full article: Violent crime in Jacksonville area; medical marijuana; Hank Aaron Field?JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” State Attorney Melissa Nelson explains what her office is doing to try to turn around the violent crime numbers in the Jacksonville area. State Rep. Angie Nixon speaks about her bill that would address medical marijuana accessibility. And Jacksonville City Councilman Dr. Ron Salem talks about his proposal to name the field at J.P. Small Park after Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
Jacksonville lawmaker introduces bill to address medical marijuana accessibility
Read full article: Jacksonville lawmaker introduces bill to address medical marijuana accessibilityAngela "Angie" Nixon, a member of the Florida House of Representatives who represents District 14 covering North and Northwest Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After years as a community organizer in Jacksonville, state Rep. Angie Nixon now represents residents in north and northwest Duval County as a member of the Florida House of Representatives. She has since attached her name to HB 593, a bill that was filed in January and involves medical marijuana retail facilities. She said her bill would allow more people to own dispensaries and create more accessibility for those who are prescribed medical marijuana. “We know Florida is all about job creation and, hopefully, this bill does pass that we can address those concerns,” Nixon said.
Jacksonville leaders: Trump has failed Black community in Duval County
Read full article: Jacksonville leaders: Trump has failed Black community in Duval CountyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Joe Biden campaign was in Jacksonville on Thursday with local leaders to discuss how they feel a Biden and Kamala Harris administration would build a better America. “Black and Brown communities have disproportionately been impacted by the public health and economic crisis caused by his mismanagement," Nixon said. They said systemic racism, racial inequalities and community relations with the police are all key issues this election season. In Duval County, there have protests and conversations about police budgets and Confederate monuments. But Gibson at the President Donald Trump’s event in Jacksonville Thursday night, she doesn’t think he will mention those efforts.
Jacksonville lawmaker denied third term in Florida House
Read full article: Jacksonville lawmaker denied third term in Florida HouseJACKSONVILLE, Fla. While two Northeast Florida state House members easily won primary challenges Tuesday, Rep. Kimberly Daniels lost handily to community organizer Angie Nixon. Daniels had sometimes split from other Democrats by supporting issues such as abortion restrictions and school vouchers and represents the solidly blue Northeast Jacksonville state House District 14. Nixon, who earned 59% of the vote, will face only a write-in opponent in November. In District 12, Incumbent Rep. Clay Yarborough easily dispatched Republican challenger Colin McArthur his primary race. Rob Bradley of Fleming Island, defeated Jason Holifield in Florida Senate District 5, which includes Clay, Baker, Union, Columbia and other counties stretching to the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida state House District 14
Read full article: Florida state House District 14Angie Nixon challenged incumbent lawmaker Kimberly Daniels in the Democratic primary in this district that covers a wide swath of northern and western Duval County and Northwest Jacksonville. The current state rep. has moved the district office location out of the district into city hall. I will have an open door policy and create a District 14 advisory committee to help guide the district priorities. I would host bi-monthly community conversations throughout the district, so that we can begin to talk and understand each other. I would also continue to push for comprehensive criminal justice reform and major investment into the district in the form of economic development.
Small business owners hopeful for positive economic impact from RNC
Read full article: Small business owners hopeful for positive economic impact from RNCCurry said the impact could be upwards of $100 million for the local economy. It depends on where they are going to put us, said Mike Daniels, owner of the PV Shack food truck. If you love Jacksonville, its going to be nice.But for some, the convention plans highlight fears because of the timing. Nixon said shes frustrated Curry didnt speak to small business owners and area residents before lobbying to bring the convention to Jacksonville. We should be a stakeholder at the table having those conversations.