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A.G. GancarskiNovember 3, 2016

A factor that makes the current presidential race difficult to handicap: Donald Trump tapping into “unlikely voters” — either young voters newly engaged by the process, or older voters who, after years of being disappointed by “establishment” politicians, appreciate what they see as candor from the GOP nominee. Illustrating this phenomenon is sunrise in Jacksonville, […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 2, 2016

When Jacksonville City Council President Lori Boyer took the helm this summer, she sought to expand the council’s role as a policymaking body. Primary to that charge were “special committees,” set to immediately follow the regular committee meetings every two weeks. Though some council members have voiced concerns that the special committees present a time burden, committee […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 2, 2016

The eventual fate of 2016’s version of the pro-medical marijuana Amendment 2 is still up in the air, yet one of the state’s primary beneficiaries of the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014, which has facilitated the slow-motion deployment of Charlotte’s Web to some with qualifying conditions, is giving back to one of the act’s […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 2, 2016

Progress on the eventual re-development of the Jacksonville Shipyards likely will be measured in months, if not years, if a Wednesday meeting of the Jacksonville City Council’s Finance Committee is any indication. Back in 2014, an ordinance was passed by the same legislative body to fund cleanup of the Shipyards in advance of a sale […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 1, 2016

Another news cycle brings another financial milestone for “Families for Safety and Prosperity,” the political committee looking to bring slot machines to bestbet Jacksonville. Jacksonville Greyhound Racing put another $500,000 into the slots referendum marketing effort on Oct. 27, bringing its total contribution to $2 million. Of the $2 million, the committee has spent $1,725,751. Of that […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 1, 2016

Former Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford, despite leading his Democratic challenger by 40 points in an internal poll, continues to raise funds. Oct. 31 saw the GOP candidate’s treat bag filled not with candy confections but campaign cash, with $11,100 added to the Republican’s coffers ahead of an all-but-decided voter verdict on Election Day. The biggest Jacksonville […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 1, 2016

As the election approaches, the Donald Trump campaign clearly is prioritizing GOTV efforts in Jacksonville. Saturday saw Donald Trump Jr. in town, tailgating at the Florida/Georgia game. Thursday sees the candidate himself at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. And Tuesday saw Eric Trump making three stops in Jacksonville, rallying the troops at volunteer locations. The first of three stops […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 1, 2016

On Tuesday, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry offered remarks ahead of a collective bargaining session with the Jacksonville Supervisors Association, presaging a series of negotiations with the city’s seven bargaining units that he said could be a “big, transformational thing.” If successful, he told FloridaPolitics.com yesterday, it could “set the stage for a dialogue beyond Jacksonville.” As […]

Phil AmmannNovember 1, 2016

The big political news of the week: President Barack Obama will be coming to Jacksonville Thursday, for the first time since a February visit to a local manufacturer. The president will be campaigning for Hillary Clinton. This is going to be treated by the media as a BFD. What it is: an ad hoc attempt […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 31, 2016

On Thursday, Jacksonville will be the center of the political world, at least for a few hours. President Barack Obama is set to speak on behalf of Hillary Clinton at the University of North Florida on Thursday afternoon. Not to be outdone, GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump will be in Jacksonville at noon Thursday, speaking at the Equestrian […]

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Image via Rick Scott Senate office.

First-time voters bring energy to Donald Trump ‘movement’ in Jacksonville

Jacksonville City Council ‘special committees’ doing well, say chairs

Costa Farms gives Rob Bradley committee $10K in late October

Glacial progress on revamp of Jacksonville Shipyards continues

Jacksonville slots referendum now has $2M behind it

John Rutherford gets $11K of new money for CD 4 bid

Eric Trump rallies the troops in Jacksonville, as Duval looms large in GOP calculus

Transformational thing: Lenny Curry’s pension reform includes defined contributions for new hires

Jacksonville Bold for 11.01.16 — Optical Illusion

Counterprogramming POTUS, Donald Trump schedules Jacksonville rally for Thursday