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A.G. GancarskiJuly 20, 2016

Looks like gambling executive Jamie Shelton will be the city of Jacksonville’s “best bet” to replace John Rood on the JAXPORT board. The office of Mayor Lenny Curry will be advancing his name to replace Rood, multiple sources in the mayor’s office confirmed. “Jamie will bring a great deal of experience to the JAXPORT Board,” said Curry. “His […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 20, 2016

Much has been made of the political committee of 4th Circuit State Attorney candidate Melissa Nelson. “First Coast Values,” Nelson’s committee, has advertised heavily on television in recent weeks. The committee has raised $541,000 and has $174,000 of it on hand thus far. However, “First Coast Values” is not the only political committee operating in the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 20, 2016

“Washington failed to protect our borders and failed to get serious about the threat of radical Islamic terrorism.” This declaration from John Rutherford, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida’s 4th Congressional District, launches his latest television ad. The 30-second spot, running on both cable and broadcast currently, reinforces themes the former Jacksonville sheriff […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 20, 2016

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On Wednesday, the Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee discussed a council auditor report, which contended the Friends of Hemming Park was “insolvent” as recently as May. Concomitant to that discussion: a deferred $150,000 allocation bill to cede new money to Hemming Park. And Mayor Lenny Curry seeking in his new budget to cut the appropriation to […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 20, 2016

A new 30-second television ad from Bill McClure, a Republican campaigning in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, maligns three of his opponents. “The Washington insiders are hoping Florida sends another member to their exclusive club. They want Hans Tanzler, John Rutherford, or Lake Ray, career politicians that don’t care about Florida,” the ad, “Insider Party,” asserts. McClure, […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 20, 2016

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Endorsements abound in the House District 11 Republican race, and candidate Sheri Treadwell recently scored two that don’t necessarily jibe on all issues. State Sen. Travis Hutson and Florida Family Action President John Stemberger both endorsed Treadwell in recent days, lauding her with similar honorifics. Hutson recognized Treadwell’s “conservative convictions.” Stemberger called Treadwell a “rising champion for our conservative values.” […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 19, 2016

The roadshow for 4th Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey and opponents Wes White and Melissa Nelson moved to a college campus in downtown Jacksonville Tuesday night. The race has been well-publicized and has well-established contours: Corey, the embattled incumbent who is struggling with fundraising and perception down the stretch; White, a supporter in her first election in 2008, […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 19, 2016

Hans Tanzler, one of the Republicans running in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, has studiously crafted an image as a “conservative outsider” during his campaign. In fact, Wednesday evening finds Tanzler as a “special guest speaker” at a fundraising event for the “Conservative Outsider” political committee. The committee predated Tanzler entering the congressional race; contributions from a vice […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 19, 2016

Former Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford scored a key endorsement Tuesday from the the Fraternal Order of Police. That endorsement in the race for the GOP nomination in Florida’s 4th Congressional District, said the FOP, came along with the favorable recommendation of the FOP District 2 and Jacksonville’s FOP Lodge 5-30. “He will continue to serve the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 19, 2016

The Nassau County School Superintendent race, in an ordinary year, wouldn’t be of larger state interest. However, this year it is: termed-out State Rep. Janet Adkins is a candidate, opposing Kathy Burns in a campaign that has been acrimonious from the outset. “Working for Florida’s Families,” the campaign committee associated with Sen. Rob Bradley, weighed in on this […]

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Jamie Shelton to replace John Rood on JAXPORT board

Angela Corey political committee has $42K on hand

New John Rutherford ad hits border security, anti-terror themes

Friends of Hemming Park scrutinized by Jax Council Finance Committee

Bill McClure spot slams CD 4 frontrunners as ‘career politicians’

Sheri Treadwell, despite Travis Hutson endorsement, opposes Competitive Workforce Act, HRO expansion

African-American issues dominate State Attorney candidate forum in downtown Jacksonville

Hans Tanzler’s outsider persona does not match his insider game

Police union backs John Rutherford in CD 4

Rob Bradley political committee gives to Janet Adkins’ current opponent