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A.G. GancarskiMay 29, 2018

Jacksonville held another iteration of its yearly jazz festival over Memorial Day weekend, but a number of local politicians critiqued a scheduling decision for the well-attended event. City decision makers did not use the Jacksonville Landing as a location for a festival stage; a move not altogether surprising given the continued legal back and forth between […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 28, 2018

Before Memorial Day, Florida Politics caught up with Jacksonville’s Audrey Gibson, as the incoming Senate Democratic Leader negotiates a restive caucus and a primary challenge from City Councilman Reggie Brown. Thus far, 2018 has been interesting in ways that could not have been forecast less than a year ago, before Gibson replaced scandal-plagued Jeff Clemens. And the intrigue […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 28, 2018

Earlier in May, U.S. Rep. Al Lawson insisted his fundraising for re-election in Florida’s 5th Congressional District was on track. This despite reasons for skepticism, related to sluggish fundraising and a high burn rate. As of the end of March, the first-term Tallahassee Democrat’s campaign had just under $160,000 on hand — roughly half of the […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2018

Chris King, an entrepreneur from Orlando running for Governort, returned to Jacksonville Thursday, his second straight day in Northeast Florida. Florida Politics caught up with the Democrat ahead of his closed press visit to a church in the Springfield neighborhood, where the progressive political neophyte pitched his policy positions to faith leaders from the region. […]

Staff ReportsMay 25, 2018

We’ve reached the point in the primary cycle where, by now, campaign groundwork and infrastructure should be well underway. Bold is offering evidence of that proposition. Smart candidates are bringing out the big endorsements, and less seasoned candidates making career-killing gaffes. The operatives are talking. If our Jacksonville correspondent isn’t typing, odds are good he […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 24, 2018

Rep. John Rutherford enters Memorial Day weekend with some convincing wins for the defense industry in Northeast Florida, via the National Defense Authorization Act. The bill passed the House 351-66, and awaits Senate review. Assuming the appropriations stay where they are, Rutherford is lauding some key points for the Jacksonville area. ““I am especially proud to see […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 24, 2018

Headlining Thursday’s stop of the “Rick’s Recession” tour, Jacksonville state Sen. Audrey Gibson blasted both Gov. Rick Scott and his economic policies over the past seven years. Hosted by the left-leaning activist group “For Our Future,” the statewide tour is to highlight that 36 of Florida’s 67 counties remain at pre-2008 recession job levels, and — specific to […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 24, 2018

Candidates for public office in Jacksonville, mindful of endorsements and donations, generally steer clear of commentary on civil liberties issues. However, Kevin Monroe, a Democrat running to replace state Senate candidate Reggie Brown in Northwest Jacksonville’s District 10, deviated from the ongoing trend by directly linking the paradox between the National Football League’s new National Anthem policy […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 24, 2018

A lull in the media releases in the Democratic primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District ended Thursday, with Alvin Brown pillorying Rep. Al Lawson for voting with Republicans on a Donald Trump approved bill that would undo much of the Dodd-Frank protections instituted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Only 33 Democrats voted for the Dodd-Frank […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 24, 2018

Politics in Jacksonville has become big business in recent years, and the 2018-19 election cycle offers ample evidence. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry should have $2 million on hand by the end of the month. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams already has passed the $400,000 cash on hand mark. Neither Curry nor Williams, both Republicans, have serious competition for […]

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Jacksonville courthouse stage for jazz festival draws heated criticism from pols

Audrey Gibson addresses Senate Democratic Caucus intrigue

Tallahassee supporters hosting fundraiser for Al Lawson on Thursday

Underdog Chris King vows to compete for Northeast Florida votes

Jacksonville Bold for 5.25.18 — Game theory

John Rutherford touts defense bill as a win for Northeast Florida

Audrey Gibson messages against ‘Rick’s recession’

Jacksonville City Council hopeful sees paradox between NFL anthem stance, NBA player tasing

Alvin Brown slams Al Lawson for voting for Trump-backed Dodd/Frank rollback bill

Undercapitalized Duval Republicans limp into 2018 home stretch