David Bauerlein

Florida Times-Union metro reporter. TU Guild co-chair. Local news matters and can never be taken for granted.

[Jon McGowan @JonMcGowanFL]

Florida voters typically approve constitutional amendments that expand homestead exemptions, but not always.

A 2018 amendment to raise the exemption received 58% of the vote, just shy of the 60% threshold. Arguably, it was a poorly conceived exemption because it only applied to $100k - $125k in value.

A 2012 amendment to prevent property tax increases if the value of your home fell from the previous tax year received only 43% of the vote. The ballot language for the amendment was a mess and overly complicated.

[Steve Patterson 🐘 @StevePatTU]

JSO report calls arrested teacher's aim 'romantic ... not physical' https://t.co/iQAxu3HAqh via @jaxdotcom

[David Bauerlein @DavidBauerlein]

@RoryDiamond LOL The other headline has “Charges fly” in it so don’t want to overdo the airplane puns (no doubt you would have a few suggestions)

[james call @CallTallahassee]

Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville is staging a one person sit in at the governor DeSantis office. All staff except a FDLE agent in a bulletproof vest have vacated the reception area. Nixon said she’s staying put until DeSantis talks to her

[First Coast Connect @FCConair]

Our Week In Review panel discussed police use of force, Winn-Dixie incentives, and heard from former Mayor Lenny Curry saying the attorney general's $5 million lawsuit against the city of Jax "does have merit."

Check out the full discussion link in bio.

[David Bauerlein @DavidBauerlein]

This would make for a terrific music playlist from 30 singers connected to Jacksonville: New Riverwalk park will honor Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, more https://t.co/L4nzKqccUb via @jaxdotcom and @tom_szar

[David Bauerlein @DavidBauerlein]

Ex-Jaguar Marlon McCree asks state to reopen 2019 felony convictions https://t.co/rFGL0Ey63l via @jaxdotcom at @StevePatTU

[Katie Robertson @katie_robertson]

NEW: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will continue publishing! It has been acquired by the nonprofit Venetoulis Institute, which runs the Baltimore Banner. My story here: https://t.co/VsTFjeNqNs

[David Bauerlein @DavidBauerlein]

Bigger Skyway trains or conversion to walking trail get public support https://t.co/3GFZj8KEO7 via @jaxdotcom

[David Bauerlein @DavidBauerlein]

Drainage update: San Marco in final stage and McCoys Creek gets bridge https://t.co/BRxFfy2Pzd via @jaxdotcom

[David Bauerlein @DavidBauerlein]

MOCA Jacksonville installs soaring outdoor sculpture by Frank Stella https://t.co/7RkwiV8CUE via @jaxdotcom

[Sonya Harrell @sonyaharrelljax]

This list of Jacksonville restaurants makes me so happy. Grateful that @emdrums is still using her talent to promote #Jax @infatuation

[Justin Barney @JustinBarneyTV]

Really good read from @TUmarkwoods about @sjcdsathletics girls soccer coaching legend Mike Pickett on how backwards things in sports can feel.

[David Bauerlein @DavidBauerlein]

JEA starts process for rate increase on customer bills https://t.co/njUhdsW13v via @jaxdotcom

[David Bauerlein @DavidBauerlein]

Drought will get worse before it gets better over next three months https://t.co/HGISB0ShHL via @jaxdotcom

[David Bauerlein @DavidBauerlein]

Corner Lot proposes hotel and culinary school on old courthouse site https://t.co/R2r6Buz3R4 via @jaxdotcom

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

We turn our gaze to Jesus, who reveals himself as King of Peace, even as war looms abounds him. He remains steadfast in meekness, while others are stirring up violence. He offers himself to embrace humanity, even as others raise swords and clubs. #GospelOfToday

[Karoline Leavitt @PressSec]

Susie Wiles epitomizes what it means to be a strong leader. She is also one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.

Susie led President Trump’s historic 2024 comeback campaign and is now spearheading the most successful administration in history.

I know I speak for the President and the entire White House when I say that we are all praying for Susie and rallying behind her as she prepares to fight this battle against breast cancer. 💗

[Clayton Freeman @CFreemanJAX]

The final 2.3 ticks.

[Nate Monroe @NateM_Tributary]

New from @TheFloridaTrib and @jaxdotcom | A clash over spending might sway the willingness of investors to bankroll financing a new concourse at Jacksonville International Airport, several investment banks have told the aviation authority.

https://t.co/2I8l19Ganp