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.
As 2026 approaches, affordability remains a dominant concern for Americans, with health insurance costs poised to rise sharply, especially in Florida. Government law attorney Chris Hand explained on This Week in Jacksonville that the end of COVID-era subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could have severe consequences.
Jacksonville City Councilmembers held a public meeting to discuss a resolution recommending that any future pre-trial detention facility replacing or supplementing the John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Center not be located in neighborhoods marked “Hazardous” (Grade “D”) on the 1937–1940 Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Residential Security Maps.
U.S. congressman and candidate for Florida governor, Byron Donalds, says his mission is to keep Florida the best state in America while preparing it for future growth.
The Main Street Bridge is more than just a way to cross the St. Johns River — it stands as an iconic symbol of Jacksonville’s skyline and identity.
James Fishback, an investment firm executive, recently announced his candidacy for Florida governor in the 2026 race. He aims to challenge Republican Congressman Byron Donalds, who has President Trump’s endorsement.
Jacksonville’s Chief Health Officer, Dr. Sunil Joshi, addressed recent accusations of financial misconduct related to the city’s telemedicine program, Healthlink JAX. The program aims to provide virtual healthcare to uninsured residents, reducing emergency room visits and improving health outcomes.
A man was transported to a hospital early Saturday morning after being shot inside his car in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
On Sunday morning at 5:13 a.m., JSO responded to a shooting at 600 Cesery Blvd. and found a male victim in his early 20s suffering a gunshot wound to the calf. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
Mayor Donna Deegan emphasized the success of Jacksonville’s telemedicine program, Health Link Jax, which connects uninsured residents to doctors and reduces costly emergency room visits.
Political analyst Rick Mullaney discussed President Trump’s recent decision to sign a bill releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, describing it as a strategic move.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday evening on Johnson Avenue. At approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of an adult male who had been shot.