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A.G. GancarskiApril 19, 2018

Some clarity emerged Thursday from the Jacksonville Jaguars on the future of the Sports Complex. The Cordish Companies was announced as the development partner for what a media release calls “a $2.5 billion world-class, mixed-use district in the downtown sports complex.” If this pans out, it could be an important missing piece. “The development will […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 19, 2018

On Tuesday, the board of Jacksonville’s public utility JEA picked former board member Aaron Zahn as its new interim CEO to serve for the next year. Meanwhile, CFO Melissa Dykes, passed over the CEO opening, will receive some sort of role change. Zahn and Dykes appeared at Thursday’s meeting of the Jacksonville City Council special committee on the […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 19, 2018

“It’s good to have all these relationships in D.C., but as Senator you have more influence.” The above quote, by far, was the most notable offered during Gov. Rick Scott’s tightly messaged “business roundtable” Wednesday in Jacksonville. It also illustrated a unique dual message: that of the outsider who can play the inside game Scott […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 18, 2018

Jacksonville City Councilman Garrett Dennis filed a bill this week that is his latest shot across the bow of Mayor Lenny Curry. The bill, while not likely to pass, will be an interesting litmus test of how much political capital Dennis has with Council in the wake of some difficult news cycles for the Curry administration. Per […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 18, 2018

Indications are positive that North Korea and South Korea may officially end hostilities that started in 1950. There may be a path to a peace deal. And CIA Chief Mike Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In Jacksonville Wednesday for a U.S. Senate campaign event, a reporter asked Gov. Rick Scott about the potential cessation of conflict. “Oh, […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 18, 2018

Florida, by most accounts, has one of the worst records for restoring the civil rights of reformed felons. Per the Christian Science Monitor, more than a third of ex-felons who can’t vote live in Florida. Despite a U.S. District Judge ruling that Florida’s practice violates both First Amendment and equal-protection rights of former prisoners, and must […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 18, 2018

As the Senate campaign between challenger Rick Scott and incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson rounds into shape, the Governor’s finances continue to be a talking point. Florida Democrats have said the Republican Governor has offered “nothing but silence” regarding “his own secret account … and how he has become $46 million wealthier while he is in office.” In […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 17, 2018

Jacksonville’s public utility on Tuesday picked a new interim CEO, Aaron Zahn, who said — along with JEA Board chair Alan Howard — that there needed to be a “pause” in the privatization discussion. For months, City Hall has been roiled with discussions of a potential sale of JEA. Now, there fmay be a break in the action. […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 17, 2018

On Tuesday, the board of Jacksonville’s public utility JEA picked former board member Aaron Zahn as its new interim CEO to serve for the next year. Meanwhile, CFO Melissa Dykes was elevated to a role beyond CFO, in a role that the org chart has yet to define. Also undefined: compensation and how the two […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 17, 2018

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On Tuesday, JAXBIZ (the political arm of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce) endorsed Wyman Duggan in House District 15. “Wyman is an experienced, conservative leader who can make an immediate impact for our community in Tallahassee,” JAXBIZ Chair Dane Grey said. “Wyman understands the importance of growing jobs for hard-working families and attracting investment in our community.” […]

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Anna Maria Island home after Hurricane Milton.

Jacksonville Jaguars tap Cordish Companies to develop sports complex

JEA CEO: Board was ‘wholly unprepared’ for Jacksonville utility privatization debate

The paradox: Rick Scott talks outsider, plays insider game

Jacksonville City Councilman challenges Lenny Curry, seeks JEA board reform

Rick Scott ‘optimistic’ about peace talks between North, South Korea

Rick Scott defends Florida’s restoration of rights record

Rick Scott says only ‘career politicians’ are concerned with his blind trust

Is the JEA privatization push on ‘pause’ … or dead?

JEA picks Aaron Zahn as interim CEO

Jacksonville Chamber’s ‘JAXBIZ’ committee endorses Wyman Duggan in HD 15