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A.G. GancarskiDecember 24, 2015

Though talk is that a candidate still might jump into the House District 16 primary between Jason Fischer and Dick Kravitz, that candidate won’t get the support of the Northeast Florida Builders’ Association. NEFBA released a statement on Wednesday backing Fischer, who runs to replace termed-out Charles McBurney. “It is vital that we have strong leadership at both […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 23, 2015

There may be a Christmas slowdown somewhere, but not in the GOP Senate primary, where Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera slammed Rep. David Jolly for comments regarding veteran care yesterday, related to a change in VA policy. The money quote: “with congressional approval ratings so low, I’ve had to turn to bringing Veterans back to life just to try […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 22, 2015

The First District Court of Appeal on Tuesday ruled against a Nassau County man in a “stand your ground” case. On behalf Nicholas Rudin, 4th Circuit Public Defender Matt Shirk‘s team contended that Rudin was immune from prosecution under state Statute 766.032 (the stand your ground law). Shirk’s external communications officer said the case was not […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 22, 2015

Jacksonville Aviation Authority mayoral appointees in a Dec. 15 “status report” letter to Mayor Lenny Curry reported a “strong financial year” and “recovery” from the 2007 recession. Revenues were up over 9 percent year over year in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, outpacing a 5.1 percent increase in expenses, helping the JAA cash flow. […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 21, 2015

It’s the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. And for 12,000 arrested children in Florida, who might have been arrested for minor crimes like talking back to an officer or smoking a marijuana cigarette in a school bathroom, every night is a long night. They pay the penalty for their crime. But […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 21, 2015

In August 2012, after two different Human Rights Ordinance expansion bills failed in Jacksonville’s City Council, the No votes got a victory lap at First Baptist Church. “These are the council members that stood in the gap for us and represented us with their votes,” the minister said. First Baptist Church, thus far, has avoided […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 21, 2015

On Monday morning, members of the Jacksonville City Council wrestled again with Consolidation Task Force recommendations. Just a few of the highlights: • A Jacksonville Strategic Planning Commission was discussed, with Finance Chairman Bill Gulliford pushing for it to be considered in Rules. Rules Chairman Matt Schellenberg then renewed his call for three terms, discussing […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 18, 2015

Could the Jacksonville Big Ticket concert festival be imperiled by the EverBank Field amphitheater deal? The promoter worries, according to city emails. Saying he was “very nervous about our future in Jacksonville,” in light of the $90 million stadium improvement package that includes an amphitheater, promoter Danny Hayes emailed the Lenny Curry administration officials this month. […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 18, 2015

On Friday, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry‘s office released details on the next round of Community Conversations, first mentioned during the HRO Community Conversation this week. They will be related to the Jax Journey, and the first will address “youth violence” in Jacksonville. “During my campaign, I talked with hundreds of people throughout every corner of this […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 18, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott announced on Friday the appointment of Jacksonville Assistant State Attorney John Guy and Orange Park attorney Steven Whittington to the 4th Judicial Circuit Court. Guy, a University of Florida alum, has served as Assistant State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit since 1993; he fills a vacancy created by the resignation of […]

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NEFBA backs Jason Fischer in HD 16

Carlos Lopez Cantera hits David Jolly for breezy talk on veterans

Matt Shirk’s office loses “stand your ground” case over father/son fracas

Jacksonville Aviation Authority reports “strong financial year” in status report

I.C.A.R.E. vigil calls attention to juvenile civil citations bill

First Baptist Church weighs in on “pansexuals,” Jax HRO expansion: referendum would “probably not pass”

Jax Council members discuss term limits, committee structure

Big Ticket in trouble? Promoter “very nervous” about Jacksonville future

City Hall details Jax Journey-related Community Conversation plans

Rick Scott taps 2 Jacksonville area lawyers for 4th Circuit judgeships