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A.G. GancarskiApril 14, 2016

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The narrative that seems to be emerging in the Congressional District 4 race has John Rutherford as the presumptive GOP nominee to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, especially with John Delaney out of the race. However, it’s not a done deal yet. Multiple sources say that Jay Fant is considering a run. The first-term Jacksonville state representative may seem like an […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 14, 2016

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Former Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney will not run to replace Rep. Ander Crenshaw. This means a significant barrier to the potential candidacy of former Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford in CD 4 is out of the way. Delaney arrived at the decision after talking to his wife Wednesday night, a conversation that happened after he flew back to Jacksonville from California. […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

Global Ministries Foundation, the non-profit that has recently gotten bad press in Jacksonville for owning and operating the nightmarish Eureka Garden and Washington Heights, has had its funding cut off in Tennessee, where it owns similarly blighted properties, according to Fox 13 in Memphis. The Fox 13 report says that “The funding body that approved […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

When FloridaPolitics.com talked to former Duval County Sheriff John Rutherford Wednesday, he said he’d been “running with his hair on fire all day.” That was metaphorical. What wasn’t metaphorical: his interest in running to succeed Ander Crenshaw in Congress. Rutherford told us he’s taking a long, hard look at the race, having been strongly encouraged by supporters […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

Is Nassau County on the brink of fiscal disaster? Citizens for a Better Nassau County contends in a white paper that if changes aren’t made, problems are imminent. The paper was presented during a Tuesday evening meeting of the group, in which Shanea Jones, the director of the Office of Management & Budget and assistant county manager […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

The expansion of Jacksonville’s Human Rights Ordinance is on the backburner to LGBT people, but the First Coast Tea Party sent Mayor Lenny Curry a recent letter opposing HRO expansion. “We encourage the City Council to NOT create a new protected class,” says the letter, which notes that “Jacksonville’s business community is thriving/growing.” The First Coast Tea […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

When Governor Rick Scott visits a Florida town, odds are good that job creation is on the agenda. Wednesday in Jacksonville was no exception. Scott announced that Novolex will be expanding their Hilex Poly brand manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, which will create 25 new jobs and invest $6 million in the local community. Novolex makes plastic […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

Senator Marco Rubio, early in his political life, volunteered for the ultimately unsuccessful 1994 gubernatorial campaign of Ander Crenshaw. With Crenshaw having announced that he will not run for re-election, Rubio issued a statement Wednesday. “Throughout his career in public service,” Rubio wrote, “Ander Crenshaw has represented the people of Florida with honor, distinction and results. When […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

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Last week, Let’s Get To Work, Gov. Rick Scott‘s PAC, released an ad calling a profane critic he encountered at a Gainesville Starbucks a “latte liberal.” Former Lake Worth City Commissioner and self-professed “anarchist” Cara Jennings dressed him down in a separate video that went viral, as our Jim Rosica reported. “You’re an a**hole. You don’t care about working […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

Miami Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart issued a statement after Jacksonville Congressman Ander Crenshaw confirmed reports Wednesday that he would not seek re-election. “This morning, a longtime colleague and close friend Ander Crenshaw announced his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives. I am proud to serve alongside a man who has given his life to public service, first […]

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Sources: Jay Fant, Aaron Bean looking at CD 4 run

John Delaney decides against congressional run in CD 4

Report: Tennessee cuts funding off from Global Ministries Foundation, Memphis housing bonds tank

John Rutherford strongly considering congressional run

Is Nassau County on the fiscal brink?

First Coast Tea Party says HRO expansion advocates herd them “like sheep to the slaughter”

Rick Scott honors Jax company, ceremonially signs tax cut bill

Marco Rubio lauds Ander Crenshaw as “true champion of our military”

Rick Scott addresses “latte liberal” ad in Jacksonville

Mario Diaz-Balart salutes Ander Crenshaw