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Jim RosicaAugust 2, 2018

State Rep. Chuck Clemons is appealing a federal judge’s decision not to toss out a lawsuit against him because he blocked a constituent from his official social media. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker of the Northern District of Florida had denied the Newberry Republican’s motion to dismiss in May. While Clemons appeals Walker’s ruling to the 11th […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 26, 2018

In the wake of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland in February, a group of MSD teens galvanized into political action. That action has led to synchronized rallies around the country promoting gun restrictions. The group comes to the Jacksonville Landing next Friday, where it and the local March for Our […]

Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2018

In 2018, youth could possibly rock the vote. According to a new analysis of voter registration data from Target Smart, there has been a significant surge in 18- to 29-year-olds registering to vote in the months since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Nationwide, the under-30 slice of the electorate has increased by more […]

Jim RosicaJuly 13, 2018

Veteran Florida-based National Rifle Association lobbyist Marion Hammer is seeking $1 million in damages, saying she was harassed and threatened by four men from across the country. Hammer filed a lawsuit, including a motion for preliminary injunction, in federal court in Tallahassee on Friday. The case was first reported by the Tallahassee Democrat. She described herself […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2018

Patriotism in the Sunshine State While the president may have a ‘Winter White House’ in Mar-a-Lago, Florida doesn’t quite make the cut as one of the most patriotic states in the union. According to a new WalletHub study that compiled the “Most Patriotic States in America,” the Sunshine State could use a bit more of […]

Staff ReportsJune 23, 2018

In her lifelong fight against child abuse, state Senator Lauren Book has found a friend in America’s favorite pastime. The Plantation Democrat brought together 1,000 middle and elementary school children from seven schools in the Bronx for a walk to advocate for child safety and protection Thursday. Led by Book, the large group of children […]

Danny McAuliffeJune 16, 2018

For Florida’s Republican U.S. Senator, Father’s Day isn’t about gifts. Instead, it’s a reminder of an important aspect of parenting, and the obligations that come with raising children in America. Sen. Marco Rubio recently authored an op-ed for The Federalist, a conservative online magazine, in which he opines on fatherhood ahead of the holiday celebrating […]

Staff ReportsJune 16, 2018

Who cares? And what do they care about? Those were two very telling — but perhaps overlooked — questions recently surveyed by the Florida Chamber. By determining how voters feel about the state’s direction and what tops their list of priorities before they head to the ballots, the Chamber’s latest poll helps to inform guesswork […]

Guest AuthorJune 12, 2018

In the aftermath of the horrific mass shooting at their school, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have shown remarkable character and courage. Their resilience and capability to advocate for themselves, their fallen classmates and their peers across Florida, and throughout the country, in the midst of this trauma shows mettle rarely found […]

Staff ReportsJune 9, 2018

First known for cuisine and later his storytelling, chef and TV star Anthony Bourdain had a knack for traveling the world and telling the world about it. After news broke Friday that Bourdain tragically ended his own life in France, the world mourned and celebrated his work — which, we’ve learned, brought him to all the nooks and […]

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Glen Gilzean's swearing-in ceremony in May 2024. (Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office)

Chuck Clemons appealing in social media ‘blocking’ case

‘March for Our Lives’ tour to roll into Jacksonville Friday

Since Parkland shooting, youth voter registration has soared

Marion Hammer files million-dollar lawsuit against alleged harassers

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Patriotism in the Sunshine State

Takeaways from Tallahassee — At the old ballgame

Marco Rubio: Fatherhood is essential

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Closer look at November

Sean Shaw: A legal strategy to combat gun violence

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Remembering Anthony Bourdain at FSU