Jacksonville Bold for 7.30.25: Wiles wins
This weekend, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) will honor the person President Donald Trump likes to call the “most powerful woman in the world.” And to Jacksonville Bold readers,…
Judge considers whether Alligator Alcatraz challenge was filed in wrong venue
A legal challenge to a hastily-built immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades was filed in the wrong venue, government attorneys argued Wednesday in the first of two hearings over…
Massive loggerhead sea turtle full of eggs returns to ocean after treatment in Juno Beach
A large sea turtle that was found injured along the Florida coast in May following a boat strike was returned to the ocean on Wednesday. The adult female named Pennywise,…
Donald Trump – Trump cites $60 million in US food aid to Gaza, but $30 million was approved, and none disbursed
Faced with questions about pervasive hunger in Gaza, President Donald Trump said the U.S. had recently sent millions in aid. “You know, we gave $60 million two weeks ago and…
Florida Sheriffs Association elects Dennis Lemma as new President, awards 3 honorees
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) has unveiled its leadership team for the 2025-26 term and bestowed awards recognizing extraordinary law enforcement and civilian achievements across the state. Dennis Lemma, Seminole…
Communication is key for farmers in challenging times
It’s no secret that farmers are going through a tough time. Being an ag lender and relationship banker means supporting them during difficult moments, encouraging them not to lose hope…
Progressive poll shows Alligator Alcatraz well known, but unpopular among Florida voters
Alligator Alcatraz continues to polarize along predictable partisan lines, according to a poll from a progressive group. The Florida Communications and Research Hub, a project from Progress Florida and Florida…
Ron DeSantis moves closer to congressional redistricting
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to tubthump for a rare mid-decade census and Congressional redistricting, as he maintains Florida should have more seats than it does now. “I had some people…
Ron DeSantis says Florida is tackling the teacher vacancy crisis
Florida’s teacher vacancies for the upcoming 2025-26 school year dropped by nearly 18%, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis. “We are attracting teachers,” DeSantis said on Wednesday. “We’ve expanded a number…
Darryl Rouson’s life of legislative public service may not yet be over
Sen. Darryl Rouson has served in the Legislature since his first election to the House in 2008, and then to the Senate in 2016. By the time he reaches term…