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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 25, 2019

State Rep. Kim Daniels, a second-term Democrat, on Friday resolved a state ethics case dating back to her time on the Jacksonville City Council. A stipulation in the agreement between Ethics and Daniels, which saw her admit culpability, is that the matter will be referred to House Speaker Jose Oliva for disciplinary determination. This wraps an issue […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 24, 2019

Suspended Jacksonville City Councilwoman Katrina Brown awaits a trial in August on fraud charges, but not before her previous lawyer has her day in court. Attorney Darcy Galnor, a court-appointed lawyer, cited “irreconcilable differences” when exiting the Brown case. Galnor was just appointed to the Jacksonville Ethics Commission last month, a nominee of State Attorney Melissa Nelson. The Nelson tie […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 23, 2019

In the latest sign that Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will have the resources he needs to message his re-election, a fundraiser helmed by Jaguars’ owner Shad Khan was announced this week. The Feb. 6 funder will be for Curry’s campaign, meaning contributions will be capped at $1,000 per person. Khan will host the event at TIAA Bank Field, […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 23, 2019

With Jacksonville’s Mayor and Sheriff up for re-election this year, there may be no better time to peruse the State Attorney’s gang reduction strategy. In part, it’s a useful review to see where policy is and where it’s going. Also in play, however: the political symbiosis between the three first-term Republicans, whose messaging and political operations […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 23, 2019

Both Diamond and Cumber are positioned to be in Council leadership.

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 22, 2019

The first post-qualifying fundraising reports are in for downticket Jacksonville races in the March elections, and some trends are familiar while others are exciting and new. [Note: coverage of mayoral race fundraising is here.] The races for Sheriff and Property Appraiser see Republican incumbents Mike Williams and Jerry Holland with daunting leads over Democratic challengers. Williams has over […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 21, 2019

With the first round of post-qualifying receipts in the books, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry holds a cash lead over challengers, including Jacksonville City Councilwoman Anna Brosche. Brosche’s first finance report through the qualifying deadline showed $22,100 raised, with $15,000 of that from the candidate herself. She has roughly $11,000 on hand, putting her on par with a third […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 14, 2019

The year 2018 allowed Duval County Democrats to flex, and why not? Though statewide candidates Andrew Gillum and Bill Nelson lost, they carried Duval. At the time, speculation was that was a springboard for a Democratic candidate to carry that momentum into the 2019 Jacksonville Mayor’s race. Whether it was Alvin Brown (back from wherever he goes between […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 11, 2019

Jacksonville City Councilwoman Anna Brosche qualified for Mayor shortly before noon Friday. And since then, incumbent Lenny Curry has rolled out a half dozen endorsements. The biggest endorsement: Sheriff Mike Williams, who has been a reliable ally for Curry during each man’s first term. “Mayor Curry has been a strong partner in the fight against violent crime and […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 11, 2019

Jacksonville’s March ballot promises the most pitched and invective-laden campaign in recent memory. Defending his title with nearly three million dollars at his disposal: incumbent mayor Lenny Curry. And his primary challenger, who telegraphed a run ahead of Friday’s qualifying deadline, City Councilwoman Anna Brosche (who filed Friday). The goal is simple for Brosche and less heralded […]

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Kim Daniels ethics case thrown to House Speaker

Hank Coxe retained in Katrina Brown representation dispute

Shad Khan helms Lenny Curry re-election fundraiser

Jacksonville violent crime reduction a work in progress: State Attorney

No competition: Rory Diamond, LeAnna Cumber gear up for Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville local races start drawing attention — and dollars

Lenny Curry leads cash chase in Jacksonville Mayor’s race

Despite strong 2018 performance, no 2019 mayoral candidate for Duval Democrats

Jacksonville Sheriff, Council leaders endorse Lenny Curry, slam Anna Brosche

Lenny Curry, Anna Brosche race tops crowded Jacksonville ballot