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A.G. GancarskiJune 5, 2018

Sen. Audrey Gibson, leader-designate for Senate Democrats, endorsed fellow Jacksonville Democrat Tracye Polson in House District 15 Tuesday. Polson is the sole Democrat in the race, and will face one of three Republicans in the general election in November. Via media release from Polson, both Gibson and Polson offered quotes of mutual approval. “Tracye has the experience […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 5, 2018

Through the first six months of FY 17-18, the Jacksonville city budget is in good shape, showing a positive variance, per a recent report from the Jacksonville City Council auditor. “The City is projected to experience an overall favorable budget variance of approximately $9.3 million within the General Fund/General Services District (GF/GSD). Revenues are projected […]

Drew WilsonJune 5, 2018

Palm Coast Republican Rep. Paul Renner is kicking off his bid for a second term in House District 24 with a hometown fundraiser later this month. The campaign launch event will be held at the Palm Coast Arts Foundation, 1500 Central Ave., from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on June 21. The reception will likely double […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 5, 2018

Aaron Bean will face a general election challenge in Senate District 4, a Duval/Nassau district that leans heavily Republican. Monday saw Joanna Liberty Tavares file for the seat as a Libertarian. Tavares, per SunBiz, is an officer for Sweet Freedom LLC. The business address, at River City Marketplace, corresponds with Smallcakes Cupcakery, a well-regarded pastry shop that has […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 4, 2018

Duval County Property Appraiser Jerry Holland turned heads in April with $100,000 raised. In May, he added another $10,550 to the mix. He has over $110,000 on hand, and has yet to spend money. Holland, a popular Republican in his first term on the job, faces nominal opposition in Democrat Kurt Kraft, who is largely self-financed and has […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 4, 2018

Candidates in Florida’s 6th Congressional District are beginning to reach a consensus: Republican John Ward needs to get out of the race. John Ward has been under fire for weeks for comments made at a forum in April. His take was that displaced Puerto Ricans shouldn’t be voting in Florida; one by one, candidates have been issuing […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 4, 2018

On Monday, Jacksonville City Council’s Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety committee greenlit the ‘District‘ development plan. That said, the bill did not pass without considerable discussion and consternation among myriad members of the panel before the 5-1 vote The bill (2018-313) could transform the Southbank with its radical redevelopment of 30 acres at the […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 4, 2018

On Monday, the Jacksonville City Council’s Neighborhoods, Community Development, Public Health, and Safety committee deferred the “Homeless Bill of Rights,” legislation that could codify civil rights for the city’s dispossessed populations. Ordinance 2018-308, filed by currently-suspended Councilwoman Katrina Brown, contends that “the basic rights all people should enjoy must be guaranteed for homeless individuals and families,” […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 4, 2018

On Thursday, Jacksonville City Council members Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown were indicted on a 38-count conspiracy to defraud, after both allegedly misused city and federal funds intended for economic incentive purposes. Friday saw Gov. Rick Scott suspend the two less than a year before elections, leaving the Jacksonville City Council to scramble in terms of figuring out […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 4, 2018

On Friday, first-term Republican Danny Becton made official his interest in a second term on the Jacksonville City Council, filing for re-election. Becton, who represents the Baymeadows area and points south, faced no competition in 2015. The filing comes just weeks after Becton lost a close race for Council VP-designate to Scott Wilson, a loss that saw familiar […]

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The U.S. Capitol Building stands imposing against a backdrop of ominous, swirling clouds during dusk. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of impending change as the last rays of sunlight filter through the darkening sky, casting shadows across the iconic structure and its surroundings.

Audrey Gibson endorses Tracye Polson in HD 15

Jacksonville budget in good shape, though investments are flat and Irma costs loom

Paul Renner launching re-election campaign June 21

Aaron Bean draws Libertarian challenger

City website (inadvertently) promoted Jacksonville property appraiser’s re-election bid

Michael Waltz renews call for John Ward to ditch CD 6 run

Despite hiccups, Jacksonville ‘District’ development clears first City Council panel

Jacksonville Council committee defers ‘bill of rights’ for homeless population

Jacksonville City Council confident in post-indictment path

Danny Becton chases second Jacksonville City Council term