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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 23, 2018

On Tuesday morning, Mike Waltz declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Florida’s 6th Congressional District on Fox and Friends. Tuesday afternoon saw the first bit of incoming: a website attacking Waltz, courtesy of primary opponent John Ward. Ward’s charge: that Waltz is an unrepentant #NeverTrumper. Ward also offered a video to this effect. Ward spokesman Brian Swensen […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 23, 2018

The Jacksonville City Council ‘Special Committee on Opioid Epidemic’ discussed a couple of hot-button issues Tuesday, as the city continues to grapple with the overdose crisis. “We’re at an overdose [death] a day, 400 a year,” said one committee member. One subject at hand: the city lawsuit against opioid companies, which will be handled by […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 23, 2018

With qualifying now in the rearview mirror, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce’s JAXBIZ political arm finished rolling out its 2019 endorsements. The third and final wave of endorsements included one incumbent for re-election: Republican Al Ferraro, of District 2. District 10 incumbent Republican Terrance Freeman was also backed in his bid in At-Large Group 1 (over Lisa King, […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 23, 2018

President Donald Trump will give the State of the Union address next week and, according to Buzzfeed, the Congressional Black Caucus plans action. “We could go, we could go and walk out, we could go and hold up fists … or we could not go, or we could hold our own State of the Union,” CBC Chair […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 23, 2018

In the wake of the Jacksonville Jaguars loss to the New England Patriots and referees Sunday, emotions ran high. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry — a major booster of the team — was no exception. https://twitter.com/lennycurry/status/955292535957741568 “Media talking/writing heads that think sports are “silly” because it is “only a game”—- pound sand. These guys work their tails […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 23, 2018

“You have to get back in the arena. It’s time to serve.” Mike Waltz announced his run in Florida’s 6th Congressional District Tuesday on turf that is becoming increasingly familiar for campaign announcements to Florida voters: Fox News. The Republican incumbent in CD 6, Ron DeSantis, previously took to Fox and Friends to say he was running […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 23, 2018

With January almost over, there is still a chance that Audrey Gibson — Senate Minority Leader-designate — may face a 2018 primary challenge from Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Brown. Brown teased a challenge to his fellow Jacksonville Democrat in December, but had been quiet since, saying that “early January” would be when the decision was made. The […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 22, 2018

Corrine Brown is expected to begin five years in prison no later than Jan. 29. A motion filed Monday would have delayed that 30 days, but it was quickly denied. The more interesting story, however, may be that one of President Donald Trump‘s personal attorneys may be an asset to the former congresswoman’s appeal. Brown, convicted […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 22, 2018

Jacksonville has wrestled with issues of blight for decades; in fact, there is even a department in city government to address the issue. The consolidated city has ordinances dating back to 1975 on the matter, but the problem remains; trash on the sides of roads and in vacant lots. On Monday, Jacksonville City Councilmembers Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown hosted […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 22, 2018

How vulnerable is Jacksonville City Councilwoman Katrina Brown? Fourteen months out from the first election, Brown (who hasn’t yet filed for re-election) already has six people lined up to replace her. Community activist Tameka Gaines Holly filed this month. A Leadership Jacksonville graduate with an aversion to taking strong positions on issues, she will attempt […]

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John Ward attacks ‘#NeverTrump’ Mike Waltz in GOP CD 6 scrum

Jacksonville opioid treatment pilot program showing encouraging results early on

JAXBIZ finalizes Jacksonville City Council slate

Al Lawson won’t walk out of State of the Union, even if Congressional Black Caucus does

Lenny Curry tells press to ‘pound sand’, then press pounds Jacksonville Mayor

Mike Waltz announces run for Congress on ‘Fox and Friends’

‘What’s next’ for Reggie Brown may be primarying Audrey Gibson

Could Donald Trump lawyer help Corrine Brown’s appeal?

Talking trash: Jacksonville City Council in a dither over litter

Katrina Brown stays tight-lipped on Jax City Council re-election bid