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A.G. GancarskiSeptember 15, 2018

The Florida AFL-CIO endorsed Amb. Nancy Soderberg Friday in the race for Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Soderberg, a Democrat, is up against Republican Mike Waltz for the right to fill Ron DeSantis‘ former spot in the U.S. House. “The Florida AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Nancy Soderberg for the US Congress on behalf of the more than one […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 14, 2018

This week, Jacksonville celebrated a milestone in its history of bond ratings: its first standalone AAA rating. Meanwhile, its local utility suffered a setback. On Monday, CFO Mike Weinstein emailed that the city “received notification that Fitch Ratings has upgraded to ‘AAA’ from ‘AA’ the City’s excise tax revenue bonds.” “Our records show this […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 14, 2018

Republican Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner nominee Matt Caldwell will be introducing himself to Jacksonville voters Saturday, making his first general election swing through Northeast Florida. Caldwell will be at the local Republican Party of Florida HQ (10111-6 San Jose Blvd.) at 10 a.m. for a meet and greet. Caldwell emerged from a competitive primary, and […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 14, 2018

The primaries are now well behind us. The parties have unified. Ops for losing candidates have moved into other campaigns (or endeavors). If you pay attention, there is — at times — a crispness in the morning air. And while that coolness may be fleeting, it’s an augury of the inevitable march of time. The […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 13, 2018

Republican Gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis resigned his Congressional seat earlier this week, and if one Democratic poll is correct, that was fine with people in his district. Nancy Soderberg, the Democrat running for what now is an open seat in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, released a poll showing DeSantis was underwater. “Voters in this district have […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 12, 2018

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Democrat Nancy Soderberg and Republican Michael Waltz in Florida’s 6th Congressional District will have two debates between now and Election Day. The Soderberg campaign announced Wednesday that WESH-TV would host the first debate on Oct. 2. The second debate. hosted by Stetson University and Daytona Beach News-Journal, has yet to be finalized. “The families of Florida’s 6th District […]

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

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 […]

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Anna Maria Island home after Hurricane Milton.

Florida AFL-CIO backs Nancy Soderberg’s congressional bid

Jacksonville celebrates bond rating milestone, as JEA credit trends south

Matt Caldwell to make campaign swing through Jacksonville Saturday

Jacksonville Bold for 9.14.18 — Time marches on

Ron DeSantis was underwater in district before resigning, poll asserts

Nancy Soderberg, Michael Waltz plan two debates

Ethics Commission finds probable cause, again, against Kim Daniels

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

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

Jacksonville City Council wrestles with public comment confrontations