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DeSantis, CFO call for investigation into high spending under ex-UF president Ben Sasse
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A month after the University of Florida’s president abruptly resigned, state officials are now calling for an investigation into allegations of exorbitant spending. Nearly $17 million were spent in 17 months under former UF president Ben Sasse. This has prompted Governor Ron Desantis’ office to investigate the spending. Less than two […]
Owner of closed Polk law firm asks Supreme Court to halt disciplinary cases against him
The owner of a law firm that catered to elderly clients wants the Florida Supreme Court to halt disciplinary action against him over his admitted misuse of company funds. Family Elder Law, based in Lake Wales, shuttered its offices there and in Lakeland and Sebring last month with no warning to clients. The...
South Florida felon votes for first time in nearly 30 years
MIAMI — Dwight Spencer has been out of prison since 2017, and he's still having trouble finding steady work. Spencer was convicted of felony drug possession charges in Florida in the 1990s. He was also convicted of federal charges and spent 20 years in federal prison before President Barack Obama commuted his sentence. "I was very happy but still a little weary of coming back to society," Spencer said. He also just got back his right to vote. Florida voters passed Amendment 4 in 2018, which restores a felon's right to vote once they complete all terms of their sentence....
Northeast Florida veterans gather in Jacksonville to learn of resources, support available to them
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The largest gathering of veterans took place Saturday at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. The 2024 Summer Event was hosted by the local organization Vets4Vets, and it included 75 organizations that support veterans and their families. This quarterly event helps vets meet other vets and those...
Palm Coast City Council Races Each Narrow to Two Candidates
The Palm Coast City Council’s two non-mayoral races have each been thinned to two candidates for November’s general election. The District 1 race initially drew four qualified candidates, while the District 3 race drew three. Four total seats on the Council will be turning over this year; a...
‘Very nostalgic for me’: 97-year-old man among dozens working to restore ‘Old Stanton’ High School
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dozens of people of all ages gathered at Historic Stanton Saturday morning to clean up the local landmark. Historic Stanton is a place Charles B. McIntosh remembers quite well. As he looks up at the iconic stairs, he remembers running up and down them as a...
It’s Official: Pam Richardson Takes Down Ed Danko, Ending Term of Bluster and Animosity
When it was all done, the result was unchanged from Tuesday, except for this: it’s now official. The often cheery, at times underestimated Pam Richardson has taken down the blustery and divisive Ed Danko, the one-term Palm Coast City Council member, in the most closely contested Flagler County Commission race in memory.
Doug Pederson close to making crucial announcement for Jaguars after win vs. Falcons
One of the biggest storylines surrounding the Jacksonville Jaguars in the offseason is who'll play calls on offense. With two weeks left before they face the Miami Dolphins in the season opener, the Jags are close to making a decision. Following the 31-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week...
Free monthly forums to provide resources, support to Jacksonville’s Hispanic business community
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program (JSEB) launched free monthly forums to provide resources, support and networking opportunities to the Hispanic business community. The two-hour forums are held in Spanish and feature expert speakers, interactive workshops and open discussions — addressing the challenges and opportunities...
NFL suspends former Jaguars WR for five games
The NFL has suspended Cardinals and former Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones for the first five games of the 2024 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Friday. The Florida State Attorney’s office in March declined to prosecute Jones on a misdemeanor...
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