The City Council of Green Cove Springs held a meeting to discuss financial accountability and city infrastructure, offering the community insights into fiscal matters and plans for local improvements.

Navy veteran Captain Duane Mallicoat was honored for his service and community involvement at a Clay County, FL BCC Meeting where he led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A Florida House committee voted 18-7 to advance a bill designating Oct. 14 as "Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance," igniting a partisan fight in Tallahassee.

City Council President Kevin Carrico plans to nominate Boys & Girls Clubs CEO Paul Martinez to the JEA board, drawing fresh questions about conflicts and oversight.

City Council approved up to $7,500 to hire outside counsel after state ethics staff signaled Florida’s anti‑nepotism law could block a councilmember from seeking leadership while his father serves.

Nassau County commissioners will hold a closed session on March 9, 2026, to discuss collective bargaining with the Sheriff's Office and the Fraternal Order of Police.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue hosted the Winter Cadet Games, supporting future firefighters' growth with competitions in fire service skills and leadership.

Rep. Greg Steube introduced the CLEAN Act to bar registered sex offenders from Medicaid and marketplace premium tax credits. The move would force some people to pay full premiums and prompt legal fights.

Council will consider a Downtown Entertainment District that could push last call to 3 a.m., and nominees for Five Points’ new special-district board. These moves tie into broader downtown redevelopment and safety plans.

New data show ICE arrests in Florida nearly tripled, and Palm Beach County officials and businesses say deputized enforcement is reshaping schoolrooms, kitchens and neighborhoods.

After IAFF Local 3865 declared impasse on Jan. 19, St. Johns County appointed a special magistrate and scheduled an executive session to weigh schedule, staffing and pay proposals.

A Florida lawmaker’s HB 1279 would force flagship campuses to limit out‑of‑state freshmen to about 5%, tie funding to compliance and trigger a big budget fight. Universities warn the change could cost tens of millions.

St. Johns County firefighters and county officials are at an impasse in union negotiations, with firefighters seeking a new schedule and wage increases, with the county offering a smaller raise. A Special Magistrate will review proposals.