Jacksonville’s mayoral elections highlight how Florida’s campaign-finance laws make it easy to hide money and court big-dollar donations.
Monthly Archives: June 2022
Posted inNews
DeSantis picks undersheriff to replace Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams
Gov. Ron DeSantis picked Undersheriff Pat Ivey to replace Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams until the city holds special elections in August and November. DeSantis cited the need for continuity when he picked Ivey. He also endorsed T.K. Waters, the Republican candidate endorsed by Williams, in the special election. Williams announced his resignation effective later this […]
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Florida Supreme Court declines to hear congressional redistricting lawsuit, ensuring 2022 will follow DeSantis’ map
The Florida Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a lawsuit challenging the state’s redistricting maps, ensuring Gov. Ron DeSantis’ congressional maps will go into effect for at least 2022’s elections. While the court’s decision settles things for this year, the redistricting map still faces upcoming federal and state trials challenging its validity The […]
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Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams to resign after The Tributary revealed he moved to Nassau County
Mike Williams, the Jacksonville sheriff who moved to Nassau County more than a year ago, announced Thursday he would resign next week after reporting by The Tributary showed he violated city law.