Ajay Uppaluri
Content Gatherer

Ajay Uppaluri graduated from George Washington University and worked in political consulting in Washington, D.C., before joining the News4JAX team as a Content Gatherer.
Ajay Uppaluri graduated from George Washington University and worked in political consulting in Washington, D.C., before joining the News4JAX team as a Content Gatherer.
The City of Jacksonville’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year has drawn attention from many, including government law attorney Chris Hand, who shared his insights on surprising elements in the $2 billion spending plan.
Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, previously known as HabiJax, has changed its name to First Coast Habitat for Humanity, effective July 21, 2025. The new name reflects the organization’s expanded service area, which now includes Duval, Nassau, and Baker counties.
A crash early Monday morning on Huntington Shortcut Road in Crescent City claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman from Welaka, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A 36-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 4:10 a.m. July 20, near the intersection of NE Range Road and NE Williams Street.
A fatal crash occurred early Sunday morning on the Hart Expressway in Jacksonville, according to JSO. At approximately 1:38 a.m., a vehicle traveling westbound in the inside lane was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver going eastbound.
Detainees held at Florida’s controversial immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” are suing the Trump administration, alleging inhumane conditions and unlawful confinement.
A Jacksonville-based comprehensive youth development and support organization is addressing the arrest of a now former employee, who faces multiple felony charges related to possession of child sexual abuse material.
Jacksonville City Councilmember Matt Carlucci said he was “upset” when he learned a federal funding request for the Emerald Trail was removed from Trump’s budget bill. But he remains optimistic about the project’s future.
A Republican and 34-year veteran of the JSO, Wesley is seeking to replace outgoing Council Member Terrance Freeman, who is term-limited. According to a press release, a Jacksonville native, Wesley began her law enforcement career in 1991.