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A.G. GancarskiJuly 12, 2017

Wednesday morning saw Jacksonville open its first medical marijuana dispensary, as Trulieve’s storefront on Beach Boulevard opened for business. For those following the medical marijuana debate in the city as recently as two years ago, Trulieve’s facility represents real progress, especially in contrast to other cities across the state still wrestling with zoning and other […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 12, 2017

As those in the political game are acutely aware, fundraising is the oxygen that sustains campaigns. June for Northeast Florida legislators and committees was no exception — virtually everyone in the region did some fundraising, and all of that was in a certain context — one that makes it possible to ascertain the success or […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2017

If the Andrew Gillum campaign for Florida Governor were a ship, by now it would have taken in so much water that one could cue up the Celine Dion theme and the closing credits. Gillum’s fundraising, described as “anemic,” is no match for the resources of the other Democrats vying for the nomination: Philip Levine and Chris King have […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2017

The history of soccer in Jacksonville is longer than some new arrivals might think. From 1980, when the Jacksonville Tea Men started off in the North American Soccer League, to today, when the Jacksonville Armada play locally, soccer has had a foothold here for decades. Even in 2016, the U.S. National Team played in Jacksonville […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2017

While Jacksonville and Northeast Florida politicians are excited by the fact that, at long last, federal and state resources are manifesting to dredge the St. Johns River, a note of caution continues to be sounded by the St. Johns Riverkeeper — which is less sanguine about the proposed dredge of the river to a 47 […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2017

A big piece of news for those watching the Florida Attorney General GOP primary race dropped last week: Ashley Moody, between her committee and campaign accounts, hauled in $603,000 in June — Moody’s first month as a candidate. Moody showed real strength in contributions, with prominent names chipping in for both her committee and her campaign […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2017

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Jacksonville state Rep. Jason Fischer had one of the stronger Junes of any Northeast Florida incumbent in terms of fundraising. Between Fischer’s campaign account and the account for his political committee, “Conservative Solutions for Jacksonville,” Fischer brought in almost $55,000 for his 2018 re-election effort. Of that new money, a full $32,700 went into Fischer’s campaign […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2017

While May was the month for the Jacksonville donor class to pony up for Paul Renner ahead of his win of the 2022 Speaker slot, June saw a return of a familiar pattern. That pattern: big-dollar donations to the political committee of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry. All told, June saw $110,000 in new money, much of it from […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2017

Though Rep. Clay Yarborough was not the establishment choice in the 2016 GOP primary in House District 12, as an incumbent the former Jacksonville City Council President continues to find traction with the donor class. The latest evidence for that claim: the June campaign finance report, which shows Yarborough bringing in $22,375 — by far, his […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2017

Corrine Brown recently re-affirmed motions for acquittal and for new trial, in response to federal prosecutors opposing those original motions. Her attorney wanted a chance to make oral arguments. And he is getting that chance: Aug. 7 at 3:00 pm in Jacksonville Federal Courtroom 10-D. Brown, found guilty on 18 counts related to wire, mail, tax, […]

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Jacksonville’s first medical marijuana dispensary represents policy progress

June fundraising in Northeast Florida told many stories

Former Corrine Brown consultant to host Jacksonville Andrew Gillum fundraiser

Jacksonville a ‘strong candidate’ to host 2026 FIFA World Cup action

St. Johns Riverkeeper decries ‘economically infeasible’ Jax dredge

Jay Fant falls behind Ashley Moody in AG money race

Jason Fischer hauls in nearly $55K in June for re-election bid

Lenny Curry committee clears $110K in June fundraising

Big June haul for Clay Yarborough’s re-election campaign

Corrine Brown acquittal, new trial hearing set for Aug. 7