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A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

Until this year, Jacksonville legislators Lake Ray and Reggie Fullwood served together in Tallahassee. Ray is termed out. And, if the endorsement from the First Coast Manufacturers Association is any indication, the Republican wants to show Fullwood the door on his way out. The FCMA endorsed Tracie Davis, running against Fullwood in Jacksonville’s House District 13, over the incumbent. What […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2016

Hans Tanzler introduced himself to Northeast Florida voters on horseback, brandishing a rifle, and telling President Barack Obama that “we the people [say] ‘get out of our town.'” Bill McClure introduced himself to voters outside of St. Johns County with his “Washington Insider Party” ad, naming Tanzler as one of three “career politicians” Nancy Pelosi would like to […]

Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2016

Every campaign season presents lessons in vetting endorsers. That’s especially true when the endorser is on Florida’s registry of sex offenders. Jacksonville Beach mayoral candidate Cory Nichols rolled out an endorsement from local musician John Earle last week. “Incredibly honored to have the support of John Earle. His level of passion for the Jax Beach community […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

Wednesday evening, GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump made his first post-nomination visit to Jacksonville, where there were some changes from his previous visit. Unlike in October, when support from the establishment wing of the party was light, three rows of VIPS were assembled behind him. And also unlike in October, the sauna conditions of the Jacksonville Landing […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

Running the risk of courting controversy with the local press, and perhaps some friction with Democrats and independents ahead of the Aug. 30 pension tax referendum, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry served as master of ceremonies at the Donald Trump rally Wednesday in front of a crowd of roughly 8,000 Trump supporters, which filled out further after his portion […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

What a difference a few years and a contested election makes. In October 2009, Melissa Nelson left Angela Corey‘s state attorney office. Nelson sent an email describing the “thrilling and memorable ride” that was her time as an assistant state attorney, in which she described being “inspired … awestruck … and humbled” by her colleagues. Corey’s response? […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

“First Coast Values,” the political committee supporting Melissa Nelson in the 4th Circuit State Attorney race, has delivered a devastating mailer in Northeast Florida mailboxes. The subject? Angela Corey. The contention? That for the “career politician” who occupies the state attorney’s office, “eight long profitable years” is enough. The mailer describes Corey as a “failed prosecutor” and […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

Wednesday afternoon found termed-out state Rep. Lake Ray moderating a forum of House District 12 Republicans looking to replace him in Tallahassee. Everyone was there. Except the frontrunner. Terrance Freeman, Stan Jordan, Mark MacLean, and Don Redman had 45 minutes to make their case at the regular meeting of the Southside Business Men’s Club. The story going in: Clay Yarborough has […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

Jacksonville supporters of Rep. Corrine Brown are promised music, refreshments, campaign T-shirts and more at the opening of her local campaign headquarters. The space is located at 1410 Edgewood Ave. W. and the opening is slated for Sunday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. Headquarters for her campaign for re-election to represent the recently reconfigured 5th Congressional District will […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

In a Wednesday morning telephone conference, Jacksonville Democratic State Rep. Reggie Fullwood‘s federal trial date was set for Oct. 11. The prosecution anticipates a trial lasting five days, given a “brief opening” by the government and only four or five witnesses. Failure-to-file taxes charges shouldn’t take more than a day, maybe two, said the prosecution, with a local […]

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Lake Ray manufacturer group backs Reggie Fullwood’s Dem opponent in HD 13

Hans Tanzler, Bill McClure vow to repeal ObamaCare

Jax Beach mayoral candidate endorsed by sex offender

Donald Trump hits Duval County, contradicts local establishment job messaging

Lenny Curry serves as master of ceremonies on the Trump Train

Angela Corey lauded Melissa Nelson when she left State Attorney’s office

First Coast Values: ‘Eight is enough’ for Angela Corey

House District 12 Republicans talk guns, Obamacare, and the ‘entitlement society’

Corrine Brown to open Jax campaign headquarters Sunday

Reggie Fullwood trial set to start October 11