Political

An early voter kickoff on the second day of early voting was held with with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, LaShonda J. Holloway, Jay McGovern, local leaders from the Duval Dems, along with other […]

Florida leaders and advocates held press conferences across the state to urge Governor Ron DeSantis and state Republicans to prioritize investments in resilient infrastructure and climate preparedness. With stronger and more frequent hurricanes devastating the […]

The debate between Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) was fodder for voters to gain insight into the vice presidential candidates policies and presidential support. Viewed by 43 million Americans, Duval County held […]

Studies by institutions such as the Brookings Institution and Pew Research Center consistently show a strong link between voter engagement and federal funding. Areas with higher voter turnout receive more attention from federal policymakers, often […]

Florida Supreme Court justices indicated on Thursday that an anti-gerrymandering amendment in the Florida Constitution may contradict the U.S. Constitution, favoring the argument the state has used to defend quashing a former Black Congressional District […]

Florida Rising, a leading organization committed to enhancing voter engagement across the state of Florida, is proud to announce the launch of its HBCU Tour. This initiative is aimed at increasing voter participation among students […]

Supporters excited about the Democratic National Convention joined together with local elected officials like Mayor Donna Deegan and Property Appraiser Joyce Morgan at Cubre Libra Ultra Lounge to watch the three day event. Attendees dressed […]

By Andrew Pantazi | www.jaxtrib.org/author/apantazi/ | Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon, one of the loudest elected officials protesting Gov. Ron DeSantis, blew out former Jacksonville City Councilwoman Brenda Priestly Jackson. The massive House District 13 […]

Quick Takeaways Stanley Campbell, a Navy veteran and CEO, is running for U.S. Senate from Liberty City. He faces better-financed Democratic opponent Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the primary. Motivated by disparities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and […]