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A.G. GancarskiSeptember 12, 2018

The Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause last week that state Rep. Kimberly Daniels, a Jacksonville Democrat, filed inaccurate 2012, 2013, and 2014 Form 6 disclosure forms. Daniels was a member of the Jacksonville City Council at the time. “This was just a probable cause finding. This complaint is now in the hands of the Commission […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 12, 2018

The Jacksonville Jaguars returned to prominence in 2017, and Mayor Lenny Curry — the team’s most high-profile fan — was along for the ride. In December 2017, Curry went so far as to issue a mayoral proclamation — deeming defensive end Calais Campbell the “Mayor of Sacksonville.” Jax mayor @lennycurry declares @Campbell93 mayor of #Sacksonville — @Jaguars […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 12, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis rolled out environmental proposals, a key component of his general election messaging, on Wednesday. DeSantis’ plan includes Everglades restoration, along with protection of beaches, the state’s water supply (including the use of reclaimed water), parks, springs, and air. Among the proposal’s highlights: advocacy for a fracking ban and opposition to offshore […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 12, 2018

For the first time in the two-week-old general election campaign for Florida Governor, one candidate is nearing a lead outside the margin of error. According to a recent poll from the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Democrat Andrew Gillum is four points up on Republican Ron DeSantis. The spread is 47-43, with Gillum ahead in every major media market but […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 12, 2018

Duval County Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan told Florida Politics on Wednesday that he hopes to decide by Friday whether Duval follows other counties’ lead and opens an early voting site at the University of North Florida. Hogan noted in a meeting in August that there were potential logistical issues with UNF, including public access, adequate […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 12, 2018

Jacksonville City Hall had the kind of law enforcement presence Tuesday evening that is generally only seen when collective bargaining agreements are ratified. And this was because of what happened just 13 days ago, when Council chambers were emptied in the wake of protest. As First Coast News reported, the Chambers were emptied at the order […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 11, 2018

Nikki Fried, the Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, earned the nod of Florida’s AFL-CIO Tuesday. “I’m thankful to have earned the endorsement of the Florida AFL-CIO—as your next Commissioner of Agriculture, we will work together to ensure Florida’s working families have the strongest consumer protections against fraud and abuse,” Fried, a […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 11, 2018

Days after Sen. Bill Nelson released an ad charging that Gov. Rick Scott has “failed” when it’s come to education, Scott may have the last laugh — with his own spot touting Florida accomplishments in the sphere. A new spot from Scott, per the campaign, “highlights how Florida’s incredible economic turnaround under Governor Scott has led to […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 11, 2018

After the August primary, the race for Duval County tax collector is now a binary affair, with Democrat Mia Jones and Republican Jim Overton headed for a November clash. While Jones enjoyed a strong plurality (46 percent) of the August vote (as the sole Democrat in the race), Overton barely emerged from a field of three Republicans, […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 11, 2018

Former Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, the Democratic nominee in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, continues to build a fundraising advantage after last month’s primary. Soderberg’s campaign crossed the $2 million threshold on the strength of over 7,500 contributions this election cycle, a campaign release trumpeted Monday. “We continue to be blown away by the grassroots support driving our […]

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Ethics Commission finds probable cause, again, against Kim Daniels

Lenny Curry ‘Sacksonville’ branding takes a hit with intellectual property dispute

Ron DeSantis proposes bans on fracking, offshore drilling; Democrats skeptical

Andrew Gillum leads Ron DeSantis in latest Florida Chamber poll

Duval Elections Supervisor to decide this week on early voting site at University of North Florida

Jacksonville City Council wrestles with public comment confrontations

Look for the union label: AFL-CIO backs Nikki Fried in Ag race

Rick Scott touts education accomplishments in new ad

Jim Overton leads Duval Tax Collector cash race

Nancy Soderberg touts big fundraising, poll momentum in Congressional bid