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A.G. GancarskiMay 11, 2017

There are winners and losers in every budget process, and Sen. Rob Bradley asserted Thursday that Clay County was a winner this year. “It was a challenging session,” said Bradley. “I’m incredibly proud of what the Clay County legislative delegation was able to accomplish for this community.” Bradley, chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Environment and […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 10, 2017

Fulfilling a campaign promise from 2016, 4th Circuit State Attorney Melissa Nelson rolled out on Wednesday an initiative designed to increase the use of civil citations for juvenile offenders, via a memorandum of understanding among various local and regional agencies. “This new agreement for pre-arrest diversion will expand and enhance the juvenile civil citation program uniformly […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 10, 2017

Jacksonville City Council candidate Ron Salem, running to replace termed-out John Crescimbeni in At Large Group 2, had a third straight month of strong fundraising in April for his 2019 race. The latest number: $20,875 — the third straight month over the $20,000 threshold. The April haul pushes Salem’s total over $78,000. Among April contributors are names […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 10, 2017

State Rep. Kim Daniels, an iconoclastic Jacksonville Democrat representing House District 14 in Northwest Jacksonville, filed for re-election last week. Daniels’ filing means that every member of the Duval Delegation has filed for some 2018 office, as Rep. Jay Fant filed to replace termed-out Pam Bondi as Attorney General last week also. Daniels’ major legislative […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 9, 2017

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for a body camera pilot program, even as the local Fraternal Order of Police urges caution to the rank and file. The issue? Body cameras have not been collectively bargained — in fact, attempts to make them part of collective bargaining by the union earlier this year were […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 9, 2017

Jacksonville Children’s Commission CEO Jon Heymann submitted a letter of retirement to the JCC Board last week. The letter, also sent to members of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry‘s senior staff, says that Heymann retires with “mixed emotions” but that the JCC is ready for “new leadership.” “The decision to step away is among the most difficult decisions […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 9, 2017

The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that JP Morgan Chase will commit $400,000 to projects in Northwest Jacksonville. “This grant will make a significant impact in our city and we look forward to working with community leaders to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” said Chamber Chair Darnell Smith. “Grants will provide entrepreneurship […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 8, 2017

April was a big month for Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, as he was making the final sale of his pension reform to the Jacksonville City Council. To that end, his political committee [“Build Something That Lasts”] spent big: $122,000. Of that money, $100,000 went on ad buys — which facilitated an effective television ad that drove […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 8, 2017

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In the wake of a springtime clash between anti-Trump protesters and Jacksonville police officers, a very public clash soon ensued on Facebook between Jacksonville Ethics Commission nominee Leslie Jean-Bart and Fraternal Order of Police head Steve Zona. That clash — which involved, among other things, Jean-Bart defending protesters using the inflammatory phrase “f— the police” by posting […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 8, 2017

In Jacksonville Tuesday, state Rep. Jay Fant will officially declare he will be running for Florida Attorney General. The Jacksonville Republican opened a campaign account Friday, precluding a run to replace term-limited Republican Attorney General Pam Bondi. Fant plans a special announcement for the Omni. He’s scrubbed his website of “Jay Fant for State Representative” ephemera (that type of […]

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Rob Bradley touts big appropriations for Clay County in new budget

Melissa Nelson rolls out juvenile civil citations MOU

Jacksonville City Council candidate Ron Salem scores big in April fundraising

Kim Daniels files for re-election to Florida House

Jax Police Union pushes back against body cameras

Jon Heymann retires from Jacksonville Children’s Commission

JP Morgan Chase commits $400K to NW Jax eco dev

Lenny Curry PAC spent $122K in April

Controversial Jax Ethics commission nominee pulled from consideration

Jay Fant set to run for Attorney General, with Raymond Johnson helping with event

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