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A.G. GancarskiJuly 30, 2018

Rep. Jason Fischer, a first-term Republican from Jacksonville’s House District 16, continued to maintain a strong lead over his Democratic opponent Ken Organes in the latest filings. Neither face primary opposition; this is a race to November. In the two weeks between July 7 and July 20, Fischer brought in $7,800 to his campaign account, with an […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 28, 2018

In Florida’s 6th Congressional District, former state Rep. Fred Costello is losing the fundraising battle to opponents Mike Waltz and John Ward. However, Costello believes he has a unique value-add that his competitors don’t — an ironclad claim of residency. Costello’s campaign, via campaign manager Vic Baker, asserts (not for the first time since this race began) that neither […]

Staff ReportsJuly 27, 2018

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry stirred things up on Twitter this week, essentially declaring total war against his electoral competition. “Same s%#t different place. Elected office is loaded w/amateurs. Folks w/no ability to implement ideas. Many are full of empty rhetoric & a false sense of self. They survive on the bottom w cheap talk. We will retire some […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 26, 2018

In the Republican primary race in Florida’s 6th Congressional District Wednesday, Mike Waltz‘s campaign released a hard hitting contrast ad deeming opponent John Ward a “liberal hypocrite.” The 30 second spot asserts that Waltz is “pro-life, pro-gun and pro-Trump,” a stark contrast to “liberal hypocrite John Ward” who “says he’s a Republican, but stands with Obama and Clinton.” […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 26, 2018

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors went with former Jacksonville City Councilman and state Rep. Lake Ray over his three opponents in the August race for Duval County Tax Collector. Ben Bates, President of NEFAR, cited Ray’s “extensive experience in business and his distinguished public service” as reasons to be “confident Lake Ray will focus on […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 26, 2018

Former State Rep. Fred Costello, in what a poll says is a tight three-way GOP race in Florida’s Congressional District 6, had at one point in this campaign claimed an endorsement from the National Rifle Association. However, the endorsement has officially been rescinded. “The previous endorsement for Fred Costello has been rescinded and his rating has […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 26, 2018

St. Augustine’s Daniel Carter is accusing well-connected local political blogger Michael Gold, whose Historic City News website attracts advertising from many prominent local politicians, of sending him a racist email. As Carter wrote on Facebook: “Calling out a news outlet for being a racist piece of ____ and in turn, the editor in chief responds with overt racist remarks […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 26, 2018

As part of its “67 county strategy“, the Florida Democratic Party brings its rural tour to Palatka Thursday evening. FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo and area Democratic candidates will be at the Price-Martin Center, 6 – 8 p.m. Rizzo notes that the FDP is spending on field operation this cycle. “We are so excited to take our tour […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 26, 2018

In the wake of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland in February, a group of MSD teens galvanized into political action. That action has led to synchronized rallies around the country promoting gun restrictions. The group comes to the Jacksonville Landing next Friday, where it and the local March for Our […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 25, 2018

Jacksonville and Orlando have been the scenes of murders of transgender African-American women this year, and Equality Florida wants action. Representatives from the group were in Jacksonville Tuesday, petitioning the Jacksonville City Council for redress during the public comment period. At the end of that period, a representative from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office vowed that […]

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Establishment support buoys Jason Fischer’s re-election bid

Residency issues occlude GOP primary in Florida congressional race

Jacksonville Bold for 7.27.18 — Same s**t, different place

Personal attacks continue between CD 6 Republicans Mike Waltz and John Ward

Realtors like Lake Ray in Duval County tax collector race

It’s official: NRA yanks Fred Costello endorsement in CD 6

St. Augustine man alleges racist email from connected political blogger

Florida Dems take ‘rural tour’ to Palatka Thursday

‘March for Our Lives’ tour to roll into Jacksonville Friday

Equality Florida wants action from Rick Scott on Jacksonville, Orlando trans murders