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A.G. GancarskiMay 2, 2018

Jacksonville City Council President Anna Brosche is not ruling out a run for a higher office, such as Jacksonville Mayor, she said on WJCT‘s First Coast Connect Wednesday. The field is crowding. Mayor Lenny Curry has already reported $1.5 million raised, but will face former Atlantic Beach Commissioner Jimmy Hill and activist Connell Crooms in a blanket primary next March. Brosche […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 1, 2018

Jacksonville’s Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Ali Korman Shelton, is stepping down from her position in City Hall. On Monday, Shelton sent a letter to Mayor Lenny Curry explaining her departure effective later this month. “After much contemplation, and despite the positive future I foresee, it is now time for someone else to serve you, your administration, and […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 1, 2018

For the second straight committee cycle for the Jacksonville City Council, members mulled legislation to make city property a “hit-free zone.” And although it cleared committees two weeks ago, problems cropped up for Resolution 2018-171 which would turn all city property into “areas in which no adult shall hit another adult, no adult shall hit a child, no […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 1, 2018

The Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee Tuesday approved a bill that may alleviate food desert conditions in one of the city’s most challenged areas. 2018-195 will, if passed by the full Council next week, approve encumbering $3 million from the Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Trust Fund to recruit grocers or other “food options” to move into […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 1, 2018

The race to succeed termed-out Republican Jim Love in Jacksonville City Council District 14 got more crowded Tuesday, with Democrat Jimmy Peluso entering the scrum. Peluso, a former Naval officer, is now a reservist in the same branch. “I will be a strong advocate for smart development that respects the unique attributes of the district, including our […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 1, 2018

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Lake Ray, a former State Representative, Jacksonville City Councilman, and Congressional candidate, launched his campaign for Duval County Tax Collector Monday. “Jacksonville needs someone with a proven record of management, a proven record of trust and a proven record of making sure the government uses its resources correctly,” said Lake Ray. “If entrusted with this office, […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 1, 2018

The Sheriff of St. Johns County is endorsing Michael Waltz in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Waltz, a former Green Beret and White House staffer, is a current Fox News commentator. “Lieutenant Colonel Michael Waltz is a great American and patriot,” said St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar. “He has given a lifetime of selfless service to […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 30, 2018

Popular Northeast Florida Republican Congressmen John Rutherford and Ted Yoho, heavy favorites for re-election, have qualified for the 2018 ballot. Rutherford, whose district encompasses Nassau, Duval, and northern St. Johns Counties, has $300,000 in the bank for his re-election campaign. Jacksonville candidates Joceline Berrios and Monica DePaul, as well as Ponte Vedra businessman George Selmont, comprise the three candidates from the […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 30, 2018

The District, proposed by developers and political influencers Peter Rummell and Michael Munz, is headed this month to Jacksonville City Council for approval. Some members have questioned the lavish incentives (a $30 million capital improvement plan and a Rev Grant for 75 percent for up to 22 years capped at $56 million). Now, Empower Jacksonville, a religious right […]

Staff ReportsApril 30, 2018

The 1st District Court of Appeals on Monday sided with Riverside residents petitioning against “The Roost,” a restaurant zoning approved by the Jacksonville City Council in 2016. At issue: A petition for certiorari filed by a those opposing the planned use development, which was approved by quasi-judicial order. The developers had contended that such a […]

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Anna Brosche mulls run for Jacksonville Mayor

Ali Korman Shelton stepping down from Lenny Curry administration

City Hall ‘hit-free zone’ falls in third Jacksonville City Council panel

Jacksonville City Council panel OKs $3M for Northwest ‘food options’

Jimmy Peluso becomes fourth candidate in Jacksonville City Council District 14 race

Lake Ray launches run for Duval County Tax Collector

St. Johns Sheriff David Shoar backs Michael Waltz for Congress

John Rutherford, Ted Yoho qualify for re-election

Religious right group opposes Peter Rummell development over Second Amendment issues

Appeals court sides with opponents of Jacksonville ‘Roost’