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A.G. GancarskiSeptember 21, 2016

In the last Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee meeting before the full council passes the budget Sept. 27, a packed agenda was considered. Among the more compelling bills: a controversial measure to appropriate $5,000 to each of the fourteen district council members for “special events” in public parks; a bill tightening up regulations on burglar […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 21, 2016

Whether or not tremendous enthusiasm exists for Donald Trump everywhere in the country – or the state – is a matter for people in those areas to document. What is clear, however; those who are closest to the Trump campaign in Duval County believe that Trump is getting strong support in Northeast Florida … support […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 20, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry was not necessarily identified with addressing issues with HUD properties in his campaign for mayor last year. However, the man called a “governance mayor” by his head spokesperson, got into office and quickly found conditions at HUD properties — specifically, those involving Global Ministries Foundation — among the issues most in need of addressing. […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 20, 2016

By most metrics used to establish whether an election is competitive or not, the race for Duval County Clerk of Courts looks wrapped up. Incumbent Ronnie Fussell, a local insider who had served previously on the city council, has raised over $95,000, and has over $52,000 of that on hand. Democrat Paula Bartlett has had less robust […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 20, 2016

Those looking for evidence of a ground game for Donald Trump in Duval County will find it on Tuesday evening, when the “Trump Victory Center” opens. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. at 11160-133 Beach Blvd. on Jacksonville’s Southside. Trump Victory Centers are opening statewide on Tuesday, claims the press release, which adds that Sen. Aaron Bean will […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 20, 2016

In the Tuesday morning meeting of the Jacksonville City Council Public Health and Safety Committee, the panel voted to hold the funding level at $26.275 million for fiscal year 16/17. But there will be changes this year. Penny Thompson, vice president of government affairs for UF Health, noted that the money will be sent directly […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 19, 2016

Despite the specter of an investigation by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission for alleged racist and sexist statements from the bench, along with alleged overworking of staff, Judge Mark Hulsey won his battle for re-election on Aug. 30. Even so, he has another battle ahead of him. Hulsey’s final evidentiary hearing commences on the morning of […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 19, 2016

State Rep. Reggie Fullwood faces 14 federal counts related to spending campaign funds on personal expenses. Since he was indicted in April, Fullwood has contended the charges were overblown. To that end, his attorney, Robert Willis, filed a motion to dismiss the 10 wire fraud counts in August, saying that since no one has claimed to be defrauded, the feds […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 19, 2016

It looks quite possible that Democrat Al Lawson, who dispatched incumbent Corrine Brown in the primary in Congressional District 5, will win the election against Republican Glo Smith in the end. With that in mind, a review of Lawson’s financial disclosure form shows if Lawson does go to Washington, he’s going to lose out on a number of lobbying and […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 19, 2016

The Duval County School Board has a special meeting slated for Friday morning; the topic, broadly, is “governance and administration.” What does that mean? School Board member Scott Shine believes this could mean the end of the tenure of Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. The board member who called the meeting, Ashley Smith-Juarez, has been a critic of Vitti’s communication […]

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Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee addresses packed agenda

In Jacksonville, Donald Trump’s campaign is kicking into high gear

Lenny Curry discusses potential sale of Eureka Garden, other HUD complexes

Is Duval County Clerk of Courts race worth watching?

Donald Trump ‘Victory Center’ to open Tuesday in Duval County

Jacksonville City Council panel OKs UF Health allocation

Mark Hulsey hearing with Judicial Qualifications Commission set for Feb. 6

Judge denies Reggie Fullwood motion to dismiss; trial to commence Oct. 11

Al Lawson’s financial disclosure shows lobbying pays well

Are Nikolai Vitti’s days numbered as Duval County school superintendent?