Ajay Uppaluri
Content Gatherer
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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.
Jacksonville's Police and Fire Pension Fund remains under 45% funded, despite strong investment returns over the past year. The pension plan closed to new entrants in 2017 as part of a reform effort, is projected to be fully funded by 2056.
A legal dispute in Duval County Circuit Court pits Robin Lumb, a former Jacksonville City Council member, against the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) over the exclusive right to use the word "Republican."
The St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) offers Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) for families seeking school placement outside their home-zoned school. Applications are available from Feb. 3 to Feb. 21, 2025.
Jacksonville’s historic Durkeeville neighborhood was the center of a unique Black History Month celebration—a guided urban bike tour that included stops at significant cultural and historical sites.
K9s For Warriors hosted Canines and Local Finds, a free dog adoption event in St. Augustine bringing together local shelters, vendors, and community members for a day of pet adoptions and support.
A severe winter storm brings cold temperatures to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, with wind chills expected to drop into the teens and 20s. Residents without adequate heat or shelter are encouraged to seek out warming centers in their area.
The Jacksonville City Council is set to discuss an ordinance introduced by Mayor Donna Deegan at tomorrow’s council meeting, aiming to allocate $1.5 million for the LaVilla Transit Innovation and Equity Project.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday morning announced plans to reform Florida’s petition and amendment process, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.
During a press conference at Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s education reforms emphasizing their potential as a national model.
A 38-year-old man and member of the Florida National Guard from Keystone Heights died Friday morning after he was hit by a car on Avenue B on Camp Blanding, the Florida National Guard confirmed.
The St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier in St. Augustine Beach will reopen for fishing and sightseeing on Sunday, Jan. 12, after a long closure for shoreline restoration.
PulteGroup’s Northeast Florida Division has started building a mortgage-free home for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Antwian Cooper in the Centex community of Wells Landing.