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.
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Gov. DeSantis reiterates opposition to vaccine mandates, support for parental choice and exemptions
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis reiterates opposition to vaccine mandates, support for parental choice and exemptionsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated his opposition to vaccine mandates during a press conference, emphasizing the importance of parental choice and persuasion over coercion.
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Jacksonville police investigate fatal beating of man inside Eastside vacant building
Read full article: Jacksonville police investigate fatal beating of man inside Eastside vacant buildingJacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal beating of an unidentified man found unresponsive inside a residence in the 900 block of Spearing Street.
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Veterans Matter event in Jacksonville offers resources, support to prevent veteran suicide
Read full article: Veterans Matter event in Jacksonville offers resources, support to prevent veteran suicideJacksonville is hosting its second annual Veterans Matter event on September 11 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena downtown. The event serves as a one-stop shop for veterans, their families, caregivers, and friends to access a wide range of services and resources.
‘My baby needs his dad’: Cuban-American mother struggles to contact husband believed to be at ‘Deportation Depot’
Read full article: ‘My baby needs his dad’: Cuban-American mother struggles to contact husband believed to be at ‘Deportation Depot’A Cuban-American woman who spoke to News4JAX said that her husband was taken into custody in Broward County. She said she and her husband spent time living in Jacksonville and Miami.
‘Deportation Depot’ has opened in Baker County, now housing 117 detainees, DeSantis tells Fox News
Read full article: ‘Deportation Depot’ has opened in Baker County, now housing 117 detainees, DeSantis tells Fox NewsRon DeSantis appeared on Fox News last night and announced that the Deportation Depot in Baker County is now open.
Glynn County officers return fire during motel domestic violence call
Read full article: Glynn County officers return fire during motel domestic violence callA 58-year-old man is in custody following an overnight officer-involved shooting at a Motel 6 on Scarlett Street, the Glynn County Police Department said.
Gov. DeSantis plans congressional map revision amid uncertainty
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis plans congressional map revision amid uncertaintyGov. Ron DeSantis told an interviewer that the Florida Legislature will take up the task of revising the congressional map in the spring of 2025. He said the new map could include the current 28 seats or possibly 29 seats if Florida is awarded an additional congressional seat.
68-year-old motorcyclist dies in head-on crash with SUV on County Road 352 in Clay County
Read full article: 68-year-old motorcyclist dies in head-on crash with SUV on County Road 352 in Clay CountyA 68-year-old motorcyclist died in a head-on crash on County Road 352 near Monongahela Avenue in Clay County on Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida officials report 3,600 arrests by FHP of those in the country illegally amid immigration crackdown
Read full article: Florida officials report 3,600 arrests by FHP of those in the country illegally amid immigration crackdownGov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference Friday in Panama City.
Congressman Aaron Bean champions education funding, DOGE audits, and defense investments in Northeast Florida
Read full article: Congressman Aaron Bean champions education funding, DOGE audits, and defense investments in Northeast FloridaCongressman Aaron Bean highlighted several major wins for Northeast Florida, including hurricane preparedness efforts, education achievements, and defense funding.
‘Power doesn’t always build character, but it does reveal it’: Jacksonville mayor responds to councilman’s amendments
Read full article: ‘Power doesn’t always build character, but it does reveal it’: Jacksonville mayor responds to councilman’s amendmentsJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan responded to Councilman Rory Diamond’s proposed budget amendments, which he calls the “Big Beautiful Budget Amendments.” Diamond’s proposals aim to ban spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, undocumented immigrants, and abortion services.