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A.G. GancarskiJuly 12, 2018

Jacksonville’s body camera program, launched in pilot phase last summer, is now on pause. The issue currently: procurement. The open question: how long the process takes. The Florida Times-Union reported Thursday that 200 officers will get cameras in 2019. “Once the procurement process is complete, JSO will use the awarded funds to acquire and deploy […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 12, 2018

Ahead of a Friday visit from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to endorse Congressman Al Lawson in the Democratic Primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District, former Jacksonville Mayor Jake Godbold endorsed another former mayor, Alvin Brown, for the seat. Brown, mounting a challenge to Lawson, sees this as a key endorsement. In a short video, Godbold said he’ll be […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 12, 2018

A common thread in uncompetitive Jacksonville City Council races: June checks from the owner of a certain local NFL franchise. In District 2, challenger Jack Daniels has $115 on hand. The perpetual challenger is not exactly keeping pace with incumbent Republican Al Ferraro. Ferraro, a Mayor Lenny Curry ally, brought in $5,825 in June alone, with donations from Shad Khan […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2018

Tuesday saw Democrat Ju’Coby Pittman and Republican Terrance Freeman appointed to the Jacksonville City Council by Gov. Rick Scott. They will be sworn in at 3 p.m. Thursday, in Council Chambers. The appointments were necessitated by the June suspension of incumbent Democrats Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown, after an indictment on a scheme to defraud. Pittman isn’t saying […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2018

As the latest Jacksonville booster slogan goes, “It’s easier here.” And that especially holds true for City Councilmen running for re-election without opposition, particularly if they have gone along with the money’s agenda for three years. Exhibit A: former Jacksonville Mayor Tommy Hazouri, a Democrat seeking a second term. Hazouri notably scrapped with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

As we reported this morning, Republican Terrance Freeman was selected by Gov. Rick Scott to represent Jacksonville City Council District 10. District 10 is just 19 percent Republican, which suggests that an appointment (in the wake of the suspension of the incumbent) would be the only way a GOP member would get seated. But Freeman, an agreeable […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

Though much attention has justifiably been paid this week to an “international scam” that saw a political action committee of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry bilked out of $120,000 (most of which since repaid by the campaign treasurer), the reality is that Curry continues to bank ahead of a re-election campaign against candidates who can’t fundraise. June […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, facing a competitive Democratic primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District against former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, is bringing in some star power in support on Friday. Said star power: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who despite being embattled with prospective leadership challenges from younger members of the Democratic caucus, nonetheless serves a key purpose as […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott chose on Tuesday a Republican and a Democrat to replace indicted and suspended Jacksonville City Council members Katrina and Reggie Brown. The news was first reported by the Jacksonville Daily Record, The Republican: Terrance Freeman. He is connected, has deep Chamber ties and equally deep political ambition, reportedly replacing Reggie Brown in District 10. The Democrat: Ju’Coby Pittman. Liked on both sides […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2018

State Sen. Aaron Bean faces both a primary challenge and, if he wins, a general election battle in Senate District 4. However, the Fernandina Beach Republican has advantages his challengers don’t, such as key endorsements. The latest, via the Florida Medical Association PAC, a group of physicians, was rolled out Tuesday morning. Per media release from […]

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Jogger runs by Tampa Bay on Oct. 9 ahead of Milton. Image via AP.

Body cameras to be back on Jacksonville police sooner than expected

Jake Godbold endorses Alvin Brown in CD 5

Is Shad Khan picking winners in Jacksonville City Council races?

Ju’Coby Pittman, Terrance Freeman would face little fundraising challenge in Jacksonville City Council bids

Jacksonville City Councilors Tommy Hazouri, Danny Becton wow with June fundraising

Jacksonville officials: Rick Scott’s City Council appointee poised to meet residency requirements

Huge haul: Lenny Curry rakes in $244K June money for re-election

Al Lawson, Nancy Pelosi slate Friday campaign stop in Jacksonville

Terrance Freeman, Ju’Coby Pittman are Rick Scott’s picks for Jacksonville City Council

Doctor’s orders: Florida Medical Association PAC backs Aaron Bean re-elect