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A.G. GancarskiOctober 21, 2016

Attendees of Bill Clinton‘s appearance in Jacksonville Friday afternoon should prepare for “airport-style security,” according to an email from event organizers. The email, sent out Friday morning under the aegis of “updated details,” offers fairly detailed logistics for the event, held in the secured space of Jacksonville’s main public library. “Please arrive early and expect airport-style […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 21, 2016

“Families for Safety and Prosperity,” the state political committee organized to sell the Jacksonville referendum allowing slots at the bestbet location near Regency Mall, had a very good week between Oct. 8 and 14. A million-dollar week, to be exact. The pro-slots committee raised $1 million with two $500,000 checks from Jacksonville Greyhound Racing on Oct. 11 and […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 21, 2016

For House District 13 Democratic candidate Tracie Davis, her entire campaign comes down to one call to action. That call to action? Darken the oval next to Reggie Fullwood’s name on the ballot. Davis, who ran competitively against Fullwood only to lose by a few points in August, began her campaign anew in October, after […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 20, 2016

In a preview of how they will work together in Congress, Rep. Ron DeSantis and John Rutherford (running in Florida’s 4th Congressional District) issued a joint statement calling for a 2017 red snapper season in the Atlantic Ocean. While fishermen have the latitude to fish for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico Friday through Sunday in […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 20, 2016

Last week, FloridaPolitics.com observed that, regarding 5th Congressional District Republican candidate Glo Smith, the cavalry needed to get a move on if they wanted to boost her campaign. In mid-October, it appears that may happen, as Smith announced meaningful support from key members of the Northeast Florida donor class … at long last. “I’m proud and humbled […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 20, 2016

Duval County Democrats inclined to donate to down-ballot candidates have two opportunities to do so Thursday evening. House District 13 hopeful Tracie Davis and Duval County Clerk of Courts candidate Paula Bartlett each are giving Jacksonville Dems an opportunity to donate to their efforts. Davis’ event begins first at 5:45 p.m. at the Zodiac Bar and Grill […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 20, 2016

Local NAACP President Isaiah Rumlin was reappointed to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority Board this week, after being confirmed by the city council last week. Rumlin was originally appointed to the board by former Mayor Alvin Brown in 2012; prior to that, Rumlin had been a board member from 1987 to 1991. He currently serves as vice chairman […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 19, 2016

A fun #jaxpol mystery of 2015 — accounting for $27,000 worth of missing employee incentive debit cards from the Alvin Brown administration — petered out this month. “City debit cards reported missing were in a safe all along,” reported the Jax Daily Record. In November 2015, Curry directed the inspector general to look into the debit card issue and to connect with […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 19, 2016

Don’t look for a TV ad blitz down the stretch from the Democrat in the contested race in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. Dave Bruderly filed his October quarterly report, and the numbers underwhelmed. Bruderly carried $15,016 into the campaign’s homestretch; essentially half of the $31,742 Republican John Rutherford had on hand in his October report. Bruderly […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 19, 2016

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Can new rules and stricter enforcement help to regulate the unruly denizens of one of Jacksonville’s showcase parks? Jacksonville City Council members John Crescimbeni and Scott Wilson convened Wednesday to discuss issues related to code and ordinance enforcement in Hemming Park. A recurrent issue over years is problems with park regulars drinking and engaging in other illicit […]

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‘Airport-style security’ for Bill Clinton event in Jacksonville

$1M week of fundraising for Jacksonville slots committee

HD 13 Democrat Tracie Davis is in a race against Mark Griffin — and time

Ron DeSantis, John Rutherford want 2017 Atlantic Ocean red snapper season

CD 5 Republican Glo Smith scores backing of NE Florida businessmen

Duval Democrats slate dueling fundraisers for Thursday evening

NAACP President Isaiah Rumlin reappointed to JTA Board

Lenny Curry defends missing debit card investigation

Democrat Dave Bruderly banked $15K for CD 4 homestretch

New rules for old problems at Hemming Park