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Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office looking to expand traffic enforcement unit in 2025
SUMMARY: The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is increasing traffic enforcement in 2025 to improve road safety, particularly targeting illegal street racing. This comes after an unpermitted car meetup in Riverside, involving over 40 vehicles, led to two arrests, including repeat offender Julio Rodriguez, who has been arrested five times for street racing in two years. JSO aims to deter street racing, which carries severe penalties. Previous operations resulted in significant arrests, fines, and vehicle impoundments. Experts suggest harsher penalties like jail time and vehicle loss may help curb repeat offenders. JSO plans to add more officers for enhanced enforcement.
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Republicans say redistricting review is “facts,” Democrats see partisan plot
SUMMARY: Florida lawmakers have formed a House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting, chaired by Rep. Mike Redondo, to review the state’s congressional district lines ahead of the 2026 midterms. This move follows a Florida Supreme Court ruling raising questions about the Fair Districts Amendment. Democrats, led by Nikki Fried, criticize the review as a partisan power grab aimed at influencing elections, while Republicans claim it’s a fact-finding effort to address oddly shaped districts and population changes. Governor DeSantis supports potential adjustments. Voting-rights groups warn of legal challenges, emphasizing that districts should not be drawn for partisan reasons. The Senate has yet to form a similar panel.
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Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors for President Donald Trump in 2020
SUMMARY: A Michigan judge dismissed criminal charges against 15 Republicans accused of falsely certifying Donald Trump as the 2020 election winner in Michigan. Judge Kristen Simmons ruled there was no intent to commit fraud, stating defendants “seriously believed” election issues existed and were exercising their constitutional rights. The group faced forgery and conspiracy charges, with potential 14-year sentences. The case, initiated by Democratic AG Dana Nessel over two years ago, marks a setback amid similar stalled prosecutions in Nevada, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Arizona. Defendants, including former GOP Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock, maintained innocence, calling the case a “malicious prosecution.”
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Former House Speaker Paul Renner enters Florida governor race
SUMMARY: Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner has entered the 2024 governor’s race, challenging Republican Byron Donalds. Renner, from Palm Coast, served as House Speaker from 2022 to 2024 and emphasizes his 20 years of military service, prosecutorial experience, and legislative leadership as qualifications. He highlights Florida’s strengths but acknowledges challenges like affordability, home and auto insurance, and property taxes. Renner supports cutting taxes, reducing litigation abuse, and making education more affordable through school choice. He plans a statewide campaign focused on proven leadership and delivering results to maintain Florida’s progress and address future challenges ahead of the November election.
Former state House Speaker Paul Renner has announced his intent to run in the 2026 Florida governor race. Current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is term-limited and cannot seek reelection to a third consecutive term. Renner joins Good Day Orlando to share more details about his vision for the state.
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