The Florida constitutional amendment proposals to legalize recreational marijuana and protect abortion rights both failed.
Author Archives: Andrew Pantazi
Andrew Pantazi was the founding editor of The Tributary. Before starting The Tributary, he previously worked as a reporter at The Florida Times-Union where he helped organize the newsroom's union with the NewsGuild-CWA.
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U.S. Sen. Rick Scott wins re-election over Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott won re-election as Florida’s junior senator, beating back a challenge from Democratic former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
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Florida votes for former President Donald Trump as nation awaits results
Former President Donald Trump won Florida’s 30 electoral votes Tuesday night in his bid to take back the White House.
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Duval County voting precinct cleared after ‘suspicious item’
Duval County Precinct 706 has been cleared and re-opened for voting following a bomb threat.
Posted in2024 Voter Guide
Election Night 2024: How The Tributary Tracks and Projects Florida Results
The Tributary uses a live voter turnout scraper to track Election Day participation in real time across Florida’s Congressional, Senate, and House districts, ensuring transparency and responsible reporting. Follow along for real-time data and insights on voter turnout.
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On Democracy Day, we pledge more journalism in the public interest from The Tributary
The Tributary marks three years of impactful investigative journalism in Northeast Florida, driving policy changes like reshaping city districts and improving jail conditions. On International Day of Democracy, we pledge to expand our reporting. NewsMatch is doubling donations today to support our mission.
Posted inChanging Florida
Florida Supreme Court to hear redistricting case that could reshape minority voting rights
The Florida Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal case today over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting map, which plaintiffs argue violates the Fair Districts Amendment by dismantling Black voting power in North Florida. The outcome could reshape congressional districts and impact national voting rights protections.
![Former City Councilwoman Brenda Priestly Jackson [left] faced Rep. Angie Nixon [right] in a Democratic primary.](https://i0.wp.com/jaxtrib.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Copy-of-Untitled.jpg?resize=1200%2C630&ssl=1)
Posted in2024 Voter Guide
Rep. Angie Nixon earns 62-point victory against former councilwoman in Democratic primary
Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon wins the Democratic primary for House District 13, defeating former Jacksonville City Councilwoman Brenda Priestly Jackson.
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Rick Scott and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell will face off for Florida U.S. Senate seat
Tuesday’s primary officially set the race for November between U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
Posted in2024 Voter Guide
What You Need to Know for Election Day in Duval County
Duval County Election Day guide: Supervisor of Elections’ polling hours, ID requirements, mail-in ballot deadlines, and where to find your precinct. Get key info to ensure your vote counts in the 2024 Primary Election. Live results coverage at Instagram.com/TheJaxTrib.