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A.G. GancarskiApril 23, 2017

If you missed jury selection, the complete story is here; most recent material at the top. Opening statements loom in trial of former Congresswoman’s life [Wednesday 12 p.m.] Wednesday wrapped jury selection in the federal fraud trial of former U.S. Congresswoman Corrine Brown, who faces 22 counts related to a non-performing charity, “One Door for […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 22, 2017

On Friday, Jacksonville City Council members Scott Wilson, John Crescimbeni, and Greg Anderson discussed commercial corridors — a recurring conversation in recent months. As ever, blight remediation was the focal point … specifically relative to older, dilapidated properties. Councilors had discussed making zoning less “intense” previously, with an eye toward removing some of the zoning most conducive to […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 21, 2017

On Friday, federal prosecutors released a 49 page exhibit list ahead of the trial of Corrine Brown next week. The exhibits flesh out the indictment issued last year regarding the One Door for Education charity, an indictment asserting that Brown, former chief of staff and co-defendant Ronnie Simmons, and Carla Wiley exploited Brown’s membership in Congress to […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 21, 2017

One of the highest-profile and most interesting prosecution witnesses in the trial of Corrine Brown: her own daughter, Shantrel Brown. However, Shantrel did want to testify against her mother — as a “motion to quash” filed Apr. 19 revealed. Federal prosecutors filed a countermotion, and Shantrel’s motion was thrown out Friday afternoon Shantrel Brown will plead the Fifth […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 21, 2017

The World’s Largest Cocktail Party is slated for five more years in the Bold New City of the South. City Council Ordinance 2017-322, filed this week, would keep the Georgia/Florida football game in Jacksonville through the 2021 event. Contract oversight will be provided by Dave Herrell of Sports and Entertainment, and the deal represents the product of […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 21, 2017

As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee, Rep. John Rutherford led fellow committee members in a trip to the U.S. southern border this week. The committee members visited the border in California, Arizona, and Texas; the goal, to examine immigration enforcement and emerging national security threats. “For far too long, the U.S. has […]

Phil AmmannApril 21, 2017

Is there a politician in Florida right now on more of a hot streak than Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry? This issue of Bold tells the tale. Curry’s pension reform appears to be on a glide path toward ratification — a major accomplishment. His moves toward downtown revitalization have a major shot in the arm, with […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 21, 2017

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The Duval County School Board moved Friday toward transition from the superintendency of Nikolai Vitti, who is moving on to Detroit. In a special board meeting Friday morning in a mostly empty chambers, the board discussed next steps … even as reliable sources say that Gov. Rick Scott would like to see Clay County Superintendent Addison Davis (Vitti’s […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 21, 2017

Corrine Brown‘s trial begins Monday, and the pre-trial drama continues. Earlier this week, Brown’s daughter Shantrel Brown filed a motion to quash the state’s desire to have her testify. Shantrel would plead the Fifth Amendment, the motion claimed, and the only purpose served would be the “atmospheric effect” of having jurors watch her plead the Fifth. […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 21, 2017

February ended with Jacksonville City Council VP John Crescimbeni storming out of the gate in the race for the council presidency. A bipartisan group of councilmen — Bill Gulliford, Greg Anderson, Jim Love, Scott Wilson and Tommy Hazouri — signed on very quickly, giving Crescimbeni, a Democrat, a real leg up. Rhetoric was pitched in the councilmen’s conclave: lots of talk […]

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TAMPA, FLA. 8/12/25-During the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2025 Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit in Tampa. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Corrine Brown Jury Selection

Less ‘intense’ zoning discussed for Jacksonville commercial corridors

Corrine Brown prosecution presents 49-page exhibit list

Corrine Brown’s daughter will be called to testify against her in court

Georgia/Florida football game to be in Jacksonville through 2021

John Rutherford: ‘Securing our southern border is an achievable challenge’

Jacksonville Bold for 4.21.17 — Political capital, boldfaced

Duval School Board mulls post-Nikolai Vitti era

Feds move to compel Corrine Brown’s daughter to testify

Why the next Jacksonville City Council President is still undetermined