Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 11, 2026 —

AG Candidate Criticizes Jacksonville Investigations as State Overreach

Jacksonville, FL – José Javier Rodríguez, a candidate for Florida Attorney General, has voiced strong criticism regarding recent investigations initiated by current Attorney General James Uthmeier in Jacksonville. The probes focus on a gun owner log book and a contract between the city’s utility, JEA, and a lobbying firm.

Rodríguez contends that these actions constitute an overreach of state authority and reflect hyperpartisanship. He asserted that if elected, he would prioritize upholding the principle of “home rule,” suggesting a commitment to local autonomy in governance.

The candidate’s remarks highlight a potential divergence in approach to state-level oversight and local governance, particularly concerning issues within Jacksonville’s municipal operations.

Story summarized from the original created by A.G. Gancarski on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.

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