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A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

Running the risk of courting controversy with the local press, and perhaps some friction with Democrats and independents ahead of the Aug. 30 pension tax referendum, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry served as master of ceremonies at the Donald Trump rally Wednesday in front of a crowd of roughly 8,000 Trump supporters, which filled out further after his portion […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

What a difference a few years and a contested election makes. In October 2009, Melissa Nelson left Angela Corey‘s state attorney office. Nelson sent an email describing the “thrilling and memorable ride” that was her time as an assistant state attorney, in which she described being “inspired … awestruck … and humbled” by her colleagues. Corey’s response? […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

“First Coast Values,” the political committee supporting Melissa Nelson in the 4th Circuit State Attorney race, has delivered a devastating mailer in Northeast Florida mailboxes. The subject? Angela Corey. The contention? That for the “career politician” who occupies the state attorney’s office, “eight long profitable years” is enough. The mailer describes Corey as a “failed prosecutor” and […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

Wednesday afternoon found termed-out state Rep. Lake Ray moderating a forum of House District 12 Republicans looking to replace him in Tallahassee. Everyone was there. Except the frontrunner. Terrance Freeman, Stan Jordan, Mark MacLean, and Don Redman had 45 minutes to make their case at the regular meeting of the Southside Business Men’s Club. The story going in: Clay Yarborough has […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

Jacksonville supporters of Rep. Corrine Brown are promised music, refreshments, campaign T-shirts and more at the opening of her local campaign headquarters. The space is located at 1410 Edgewood Ave. W. and the opening is slated for Sunday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. Headquarters for her campaign for re-election to represent the recently reconfigured 5th Congressional District will […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

In a Wednesday morning telephone conference, Jacksonville Democratic State Rep. Reggie Fullwood‘s federal trial date was set for Oct. 11. The prosecution anticipates a trial lasting five days, given a “brief opening” by the government and only four or five witnesses. Failure-to-file taxes charges shouldn’t take more than a day, maybe two, said the prosecution, with a local […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

Along the lines of its commercials, currently airing on Jacksonville television in heavy rotation, “Yes for Jacksonville” pushed out a long-form web video this week as part of its closing argument for why the half-cent sales tax should be extended to re-amortize and retire the $2.7 billion unfunded actuarial liability faced by Jacksonville’s public pensions. […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

Recently, House District 19 Rep. Charles Van Zant paid eight years of back taxes on a home in Bradford County, for which he claimed a homestead exemption. The period in question extended between 2008 and 2016. The house in question is located at 127 S.E. 35th St. in Keystone Heights. It’s the same house Mrs. Van Zant claims […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2016

Donald Trump will be in Jacksonville Wednesday evening, giving his supporters and detractors a chance to be part of the show. At least some of those opposed to Trump are already mobilizing a protest. The Jacksonville for Bernie Sanders group plans a memorably titled “Stop This Fool” event, which will commence at the Jacksonville Veterans’ […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2016

On Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Ron DeSantis did an interview on the Fox Business Network slamming the Department of Homeland Security‘s decision to extend temporary protective status amnesty to 8,300 Syrian refugees for up to 18 months. DeSantis, in a competitive primary for re-election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, observed that the amnesty “actually applies to people who came from […]

A.G. Gancarski

Lenny Curry serves as master of ceremonies on the Trump Train

Angela Corey lauded Melissa Nelson when she left State Attorney’s office

First Coast Values: ‘Eight is enough’ for Angela Corey

House District 12 Republicans talk guns, Obamacare, and the ‘entitlement society’

Corrine Brown to open Jax campaign headquarters Sunday

Reggie Fullwood trial set to start October 11

‘Yes for Jacksonville’ releases longform web video pushing pension tax

Why Charles Van Zant paid back his homestead exemption going back to 2008

Donald Trump supporters, opponents get ready for Wednesday rally in Jacksonville

Ron DeSantis slams temporary amnesty for Syrian refugees