Political

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 […]

Be prepared to vote on both Aug. 20 and Nov. 5! Important local and state-wide issues will be decided on both dates. Here’s what you need to know about voting deadlines, early voting, and upcoming […]

In a significant legal defeat for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a federal judge has permanently blocked restrictions placed on handling race-related issues in workplace training under the state’s Individual Freedom Act, also known as the “Stop […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Action News Jax’s Ben Becker has learned City of Jacksonville ex-grants chief Audrey Gibson was accused of “unprofessional behavior” and creating a “toxic work environment” in a written reprimand before her sudden resignation […]