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Melissa RossMarch 13, 2015

It’s just 11 days to go until Jacksonville’s March 24 unitary election, and the mayoral candidates are not only each claiming victory Thursday night’s televised debate, but seeking to grab as much momentum as possible. Mayor Alvin Brown’s campaign is rejoicing over its best month of fundraising to date, reporting more than $363,000 in donations […]

Kevin MeerschaertMarch 11, 2015

Jacksonville-based Sea Breeze Food Service plans to expand its Northwest Jacksonville facility by more than 16,000 square feet. The project is possible in part from nearly $240,000 in grants from the Northwest Jacksonville Economic Fund. Sea Breeze says it will make a $3.8 million investment to include additional space for dry and frozen foods as […]

Kevin MeerschaertMarch 11, 2015

A vote on a plan to pay off Jacksonville’s Police and Fire pension debt will have to wait at least another two weeks. Citing concerns recently raised regarding mortality tables Council President Clay Yarbrough on Tuesday sent the bill back to its three committees. The bill was expected to be voted upon at the meeting. […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 8, 2015

Lenny Curry‘s campaign yesterday issued a lengthy policy document just in time for early voting. At first glance, it hearkens back to policies from former Mayor John Peyton, while bringing in some new ideas as well. Developing the now-familiar themes of the Curry plan — emphases on public safety, expanding economic opportunity, improved educational opportunities, […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 8, 2015

Lenny Curry‘s campaign yesterday issued a lengthy policy document just in time for early voting. At first glance, it hearkens back to policies from former Mayor John Peyton, while bringing in some new ideas as well. Developing the now-familiar themes of the Curry plan — emphases on public safety, expanding economic opportunity, improved educational opportunities, […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 6, 2015

In what has to be considered something of a surprise to those on the outside, The Florida Times-Union editorial board on Friday endorsed maverick Republican Bill Bishop over the Republican and Democratic nominees, Lenny Curry and incumbent Alvin Brown in this month’s Jacksonville mayoral election. In doing so the paper broke with the endorsements of the Jacksonville Chamber of […]

Melissa RossMarch 5, 2015

Using the newly completed Southbank Riverwalk as a location with the city’s Main Street Bridge as a backdrop on Thursday, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown assembled a group of local business leaders to make the economic case for his re-election. After glowing introductions from local business owners, Brown stepped to the mike and touted his record […]

Melissa RossMarch 5, 2015

Reaction was swift from the three candidates seeking to run City Hall as UNF posted new poll results on the Jacksonville mayor’s race. With early voting in Jacksonville starting Monday, the poll out Thursday from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Laboratory finds incumbent Mayor Alvin Brown leading the race with support from 37% […]

Melissa RossMarch 5, 2015

Reaction was swift from the three candidates seeking to run City Hall as UNF posted new poll results on the Jacksonville mayor’s race. With early voting in Jacksonville starting Monday, the poll out Thursday from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Laboratory finds incumbent Mayor Alvin Brown leading the race with support from 37% […]

Melissa RossMarch 5, 2015

With early voting in Jacksonville less than a week away, a new poll out Thursday from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Laboratory finds incumbent Mayor Alvin Brown leading the race with support from 37% of voters. Lenny Curry holds 25% of the vote, Bill Bishop 11%, and Omega Allen 2%. The rest of those […]

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Jax mayor's race candidates aim to build last-minute momentum

Northwest Jax business plans major expansion with city program’s aid

Jax City Council delays police, fire pension debt decision

Lenny Curry’s plan elicits strong reaction from Alvin Brown campaign

Lenny Curry's plan elicits strong reaction from Alvin Brown campaign

Florida Times-Union endorses Bill Bishop for mayor

Alvin Brown appears with business leaders, touts economic record

Jax candidates leap to response on new UNF poll for mayor's race

Jax candidates leap to response on new UNF poll for mayor’s race

UNF poll: Alvin Brown leads Lenny Curry, Bill Bishop but many voters "uncertain"