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Despite DeSantis-backed support, DCPS candidates have mixed success as elections grow more partisan
Read full article: Despite DeSantis-backed support, DCPS candidates have mixed success as elections grow more partisanSchool board elections have become more of a hot topic over the last few years, with the elections becoming more and more partisan.
TRUST INDEX: Fact checking claims made during the DeSantis/Newsom debate
Read full article: TRUST INDEX: Fact checking claims made during the DeSantis/Newsom debateFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom squared off in a a contentious debate Thursday night and News4JAX is running some of the statements they made through the Trust Index. The two clashed on several issues including the economy, and gun control, and the city of Jacksonville was also mentioned in the governors’ discussion about crime rates.
I-TEAM: Gov. DeSantis gets backlash from Hispanic leaders and political challenger Charlie Crist over transporting migrants
Read full article: I-TEAM: Gov. DeSantis gets backlash from Hispanic leaders and political challenger Charlie Crist over transporting migrantsOn the heels of a federal lawsuit filed against Governor Ron DeSantis, the State of Florida and other state officials over transporting 50 migrants to Martha’s Vineyard from Texas… DeSantis’ challenger in the governor’s race - Charlie Crist - held a virtual meeting with leaders in the Hispanic community. They allege the migrants were misled before boarding the planes, which they say is a violation of the law.
I-TEAM: How much Florida paid to fly 48 migrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard
Read full article: I-TEAM: How much Florida paid to fly 48 migrants from San Antonio to Martha’s VineyardRecords show the state of Florida paid a little more than $600,000 for what's been described as the "relocation of unauthorized aliens".
I-TEAM: Newly released documents reveal which items were flagged as Critical Race Theory in textbooks
Read full article: I-TEAM: Newly released documents reveal which items were flagged as Critical Race Theory in textbooksThe News4JAX I-TEAM is digging through thousands of documents just released by the Florida Department of Education. They reveal what textbook reviewers flagged as Critical Race Theory (CRT) and other prohibited topics which led to the rejection of 54 unpublished math books. Governor DeSantis has targeted Critical Race Theory -- saying the book authors are trying to ‘indoctrinate” Florida students.
Gov. DeSantis presents UF Health Jacksonville with $80 million check, honors recently passed Dr. Haley
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis presents UF Health Jacksonville with $80 million check, honors recently passed Dr. HaleyGovernor Ron DeSantis was in Jacksonville Monday morning to help honor a legacy.
Gov. DeSantis suggests Florida could return to daily COVID-19 reporting
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis suggests Florida could return to daily COVID-19 reportingFor the first time since the Florida daily COVID dashboard was taken down in June, Gov. DeSantis has indicated it might be a good idea to start daily reporting again.