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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 […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 22, 2018

Rep. Kim Daniels, a Jacksonville Democrat, filed a pair of bills Monday that could bring changes for Duval County students. One mandates more crossing guards. The other orders evaluations for students pre-graduation. HB 1453 would require that Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office post crossing guards at all schools in Duval that serve students from grades K through 8, superseding previous legislation. […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 22, 2018

The first shutdown of the federal government during the Donald Trump administration began Friday at midnight. On Sunday afternoon, Florida Politics talked to Rep. John Rutherford about the impasse, just hours before a 3 p.m. House Conference as Congress attempts to reach a short-term fix to fund the government at least through Feb. 8. Rutherford is irked […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 22, 2018

CSX stalling trains on Duval County railroad crossings became such a joke in 2017 that at least one parody twitter account was spawned. However, a discussion this week between FDOT and the mayor of Baldwin, a city in Duval County, reveals that the worst may be over. If true, this is good news. Late in […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 19, 2018

The PGA footprint in St. Johns County has sprawled over the decades, now encompassing 17 buildings. That will change soon. Gov. Rick Scott joined PGA Tour officials to announce that the 187,000 sq. foot “new global home” of the PGA Tour will be in northeastern St. Johns. It is expected to be built by 2020 — a […]

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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

Kim Daniels bills would mandate K-8 crossing guards, annual student evals in Duval

John Rutherford to Senate: Revoke 60-vote cloture, end the government shutdown

CSX claims to have cut crossing blockage times

Rick Scott joins PGA to announce new global home