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A.G. GancarskiSeptember 27, 2016

Opioid abuse has ravaged the country in recent years. In 2015, a staggering 19 million people are estimated to have misused prescription medicines. Most obtained them from friends or relatives. And many of those who misused the drugs were first-time users. In response to that epidemic, Walgreens kicked off its Safe Medication Disposal Program last April […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 27, 2016

On Tuesday night, the Jacksonville City Council should pass its budget. There should, at least in theory, be no real hiccups to the process. Going into the evening, there could be some floor amendments to the bill; but none look especially prohibitive or particularly interesting. Among them: moving $112,000 from the property appraiser’s fund balance to purchase aerial […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 26, 2016

A controversial bill (2016-489) moving $70,000 from council contingency for special events for each of the fourteen district council members got hung up in committees last week. Monday, bill sponsor Reggie Brown held a public notice meeting with council colleagues. And after that meeting, there may be a conceptual way forward. Brown, who represents Northwest Jacksonville, noted […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 26, 2016

This month, pari-mutuel provider bestbet has been recognized by the state of Florida as a top private employer in Duval County, creating hundreds of jobs countywide between its Jacksonville and Orange Park facilities. A licensed pari-mutuel offering poker, simulcast and racing entertainment options, bestbet operates locations in both Duval and Clay counties. In a letter to […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 26, 2016

On Monday, former NBA and college basketball superstar Grant Hill showed up at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville. The reason? As the self-described “old school” guy said, to get the new school people to register to vote as part of the “Register to Vote Initiative”, and to ensure they vote for Hillary Clinton. “Ultimately, you’re […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 26, 2016

Most years, the House District 13 race in Jacksonville would be considered a slam dunk for a Democrat … especially if that Democrat were the incumbent. This year? The incumbent Democrat, Reggie Fullwood, is staring down an October trial for 14 federal counts related to using campaign funds for personal expenses. And in that context, HD […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 26, 2016

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Excitement is high among Duval County Republicans and Democrats alike for Monday night’s donnybrook of a debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. There will be debate parties in support of both campaigns Monday night. Republicans will convene at a familiar spot for such events: the Mudville Grille at 4456 Hendricks Ave. They are expecting a full […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 26, 2016

Former National Basketball Association star Grant Hill had nineteen seasons in the league, and dished out plenty of assists in his time. On Monday, he’ll be providing an assist to the Hillary Clinton campaign, via helping with a voter registration drive at 11:30 a.m. at Edward Waters College. “Ahead of Monday night’s debate, Grant Hill will discuss Hillary Clinton’s plan for an economy that works […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 23, 2016

The Democratic primary election in House District 14 revealed, again, that nominee Kim Daniels operates by a different set of political rules than more traditional candidates. The nationally-known evangelist fronted her campaign $65,000 during the primary period, then refunded almost $30,000 of it once she realized she wouldn’t need it for Aug. 30. Now, in a […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 23, 2016

For the Duval County School Board, the slogan might be “wake me when September ends.” Earlier in the month, the board evaluated Superintendent Nikolai Vitti, deeming him “effective,” even though below the surface questions loomed about widening achievement gaps inside demographic categories of the student population. From there, board chair Ashley Smith-Juarez, according to Vitti, scheduled a meeting […]

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With legislators on hand, Walgreens unveils Florida drug disposal kiosks

Why budget night should go well for the Jacksonville City Council

Jacksonville City Council members make progress on special events bill

Rick Scott honors bestbet Jacksonville for commitment to job creation

Grant Hill rallies for Hillary Clinton in Jacksonville

Mark Griffin widens cash lead over HD 13 incumbent Reggie Fullwood

Duval Republicans, Democrats host dueling debate watch parties Monday

Grant Hill to help register Jacksonville Democrats

HD 14 Democrat Kim Daniels shows modest fundraising in first post-primary period

‘Broken’ Duval County School Board castigates media, each other in contentious conclave