Behind the anger and scientific brawl over Florida’s Atlantic red snapper season
At the heart of the conflict lies one deceptively difficult question: Just how many red snapper are there in the sea?
ENVIRONMENT
Florida wildlife under threat from Trump administration rule
The reinterpretation of the Endangered Species Act would affect hundreds of species nationwide, but it would have an especially big impact in the Sunshine State
Facing rising costs, JEA hikes electric, water rates again
For the average Jacksonville residential customer, the combined water and electric bill will rise from $231.67 to $239.83.
New law makes it easier to pave over Florida farmland
The bill’s sponsors say they’re defending Floridians’ property rights. Environmental activists say it’s the latest step the state legislature has taken to speed suburban sprawl and weaken local power to regulate zoning and environmental protections.
Criminal Justice
Lawmaker vowed to quit if harassment claims were proven ‘true.’ That was then
State Rep. Fabian Basabe, found liable for sexual harassment, battery and defamation in a civil case brought by former staffers, had previously pledged to resign. But there is no indication that he plans to do so.
Ethics cases against 5 sheriffs are tossed. None were investigated
The allegations were rejected either for lack of legal sufficiency or “personal knowledge” by the plaintiffs, the Florida Commission on Ethics reported in a lengthy press release — a dump of 110 ethics cases involving officials from across the state.
Ricky Dixon, who lasted 30 years in scandal-marred agency, exits top Florida prison job
The prison system Dixon took over in November 2021 had been soiled by years of scandal
EDUCATION
Flagler County School Board, District 1
Flagler County School Board District 1 election overview
Meet the Candidates running for Escambia District 3 School Board seat
Escambia District School Board election District 3 overview
Five Westside candidates compete for District 6 Duval School Board seat
Duval County District 6 School Board election overview
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Open Duval County Group 1 judge seat attracts two lawyers in private practice
Matt Lufrano, a criminal defense attorney who previously sought a judicial seat in 2024, and Latoya Williams Shelton, a family and personal injury attorney, are campaigning for the County Court judge Group 1 seat
Three lawyers competing for vacant Duval County judge seat
Melina Buncome, Marquita Green, and Octavius Holliday Jr. are on the ballot to replace retiring Judge Mose Floyd
Former principal takes on incumbent in Highlands County School Board District 4 race
Florida’s Highland County school board election District 4 overview
STATE GOVERNMENT
In tense meeting, Jacksonville aviation officials refuse to drop potential lawsuit
Trump work permit rule could slash hundreds of thousands of workers from key Florida industries
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