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A.G. GancarskiAugust 28, 2018

Voting machine issues are cropping up in Jacksonville precincts as Election Day continues. And “unscanned ballots,” some worry, may add drama to the count this evening. The problem: the width of some ballots, mostly but not exclusively NPA, is too broad for the tabulation machine. However, Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan expressed confidence, saying the size […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 28, 2018

Mercifully, primary Election Day is upon us in Northeast Florida, the culmination of months of spirited campaigning, big time spending, and the occasional calumny or two. And now that it’s finally Tuesday, we will see the resolution of a number of narratives that have percolated for these many months. Moving from the top of the […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 27, 2018

Some enthusiasm still exists in Jacksonville’s City Hall when it comes to expanding the use of jail inmates for municipal work projects. As we reported earlier this year, Jacksonville City Council members were examining the concept of using inmate work crews for remediation of municipal blight, even as prison strikes call attention nationally to what can […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 27, 2018

According to the final poll of the Democratic race for governor, former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine has faded with voters, down by 10 with a day left to go. However, polls weren’t driving his itinerary for at least part of Monday. In the wake of a weekend bookended by high-profile mass shootings after a high-school football game Friday […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 27, 2018

According to the final poll of the Democratic race for Governor, Gwen Graham looks poised to be the nominee. While a seven-point poll lead on election eve would normally be cause for celebration, Graham on Monday was considering Duval County’s desolation after a weekend bookended by high-profile mass shootings after a high-school football game Friday night and […]

Staff ReportsAugust 26, 2018

Florida elected officials and politicians, as well as politicians and celebrities outside the Sunshine State, are responding to reports of multiple people dead and injured after a mass shooting Sunday afternoon at Jacksonville Landing. Ivanka Trump As we await further details, our hearts are with Jacksonville and all those affected by today’s tragic mass shooting. ♥️ […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 26, 2018

One of the most competitive races on a Jacksonville ballot Tuesday: HD 14’s Democratic two-way between challenger Paula Wright and incumbent Kim Daniels. Notable: this is an open primary, so Republicans and NPAs can vote — and on both sides, GOP donors are expressing preferences. Wright, backed by establishment Democrats (Sen. Audrey Gibson, state Rep. Tracie Davis, and Jacksonville City […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 26, 2018

Months back, former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown launched a Democratic primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Al Lawson. The idea was to take back a “Jacksonville seat” from the Tallahassee Democrat — U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown lost to Lawson, months before an even more catastrophic loss (numerous guilty verdicts in a federal fraud trial). The laconic Lawson was blunt […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 25, 2018

A triple shooting in Jacksonville at a football game between Lee and Raines High Schools left one dead, two wounded, and brought forth lamentations of the violence that seem all too familiar. With the amount of people there, we should have many witnesses. If you heard chatter, observed anything, please contact JSO at 904-630-0500 or […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 25, 2018

After an interesting summer in both parties’ primaries in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, some clarity in the cash race has emerged as early voting continues. And after the pre-primary reports were released Aug. 8, it was clear that the fundraising headed up to the primary reflected the realities of how the field is shaking out, […]

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Duval County vote count could have ‘delay’ after ballot size snafu

Northeast Florida primary narratives poised for resolution

Jacksonville continues to mull expanded inmate work crews

‘Pissed off’ Philip Levine slams NRA, no-show Republicans after Jacksonville weekend carnage

‘Your time is over’: Gwen Graham’s message to NRA’s Marion Hammer

Florida leaders, national figures respond to Jacksonville Landing mass shooting

GOP cash factors into HD 14 Dem primary war between Paula Wright, Kim Daniels

Down 20 points in polls, Alvin Brown rallies his Jacksonville base

Democratic gubernatorial candidates decry triple-shooting at Jacksonville high school

Frontrunners emerge in race to replace Ron DeSantis: Nancy Soderberg, Mike Waltz lead in cash, polls