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A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

From 48 to 1. That’s the goal. Duval County is currently ranked 48 out of 67 Florida counties for quality health outcomes, according to 2016 results released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. That’s a five-place decline from the previous year. With Journey to One, Mayor Lenny Curry (the most health-conscious mayor in Jacksonville history) is committing to […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

In what was a quiet month in fundraising for Donnie Horner, one March donor stands out: Susie Wiles, the Florida Co-Chairwoman of the Trump campaign. Wiles gave $500 of the $2,625 Horner scored in March, a number that brings his total raised to $104,150. Horner has over $80,000 on hand; Sheri Treadwell, as of her February numbers, has […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

March fundraising reports are starting to trickle in, and House District 12 Republican Don Redman has an interesting donor on his: Sam Mousa, Jacksonville CAO. Mousa maxed out for Redman, as part of a $8,340 haul (that included $1,900 of money from the Redmans, but still). Also maxing out: Best Bet’s Jamie Shelton, the husband of Ali Korman Shelton, […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

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On Tuesday, Jacksonville plans a Parade of Champions to honor the national championship basketball team from Ribault High School. Bluesday starts at 3 p.m., with a parade leaving the Jacksonville Landing and culminating with a 3:30 p.m. celebration in Hemming Park. At the start of the Council meeting at 5 p.m., the team will be […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

Sixth Congressional District candidate Brandon Patty made fundraising a priority in the early months of his campaign, raising $110,000 during his first three months in the race. “Combined with our strong grassroots organization, we’re laying the foundation for success in the primary and in November. In the weeks and months ahead, I’ll continue talking with the […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

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On Thursday morning, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy spoke at the I’m A Star “Breakfast of Champions” at the Prime Osborn Center in Jacksonville. Murthy, in town for the launch of Mayor Lenny Curry’s Journey of One health care initiative, packed the big room at the Prime Osborn. Though Murthy’s confirmation was controversial, with his […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

Campaign finance filing deadlines are real. And missing deadlines, as HD 11 Republicans Cord Byrd and Sheri Treadwell found out, has consequences. Byrd and Treadwell each received letters from Ken Detzner recently for late filings… and fines were included. Byrd was 8 days late in March and was fined $693.75. Treadwell was a day late in April 2015, […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 6, 2016

The Florida Times-Union reports that Jacksonville’s pension tax referendum will be slated for an August vote. “This is a financial crisis and we need to get certainty on solving the unfunded pension liability,” Mayor Lenny Curry told Nate Monroe. “The earliest date we can go is August.” In the meantime, Monroe reports, an austere budget awaits […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 6, 2016

In Wednesday’s Jacksonville City Council Vehicles for Hire Committee, representatives for Transportation Network Companies had their say. Speakers such as a Senior Public Affairs Associate from Uber, Cesar Fernandez, spoke to clarify the ridesharing industry’s position. Fernandez noted the industry commitment to background checks, vehicle inspections, and other safeguards that have assured local jurisdictions, such as […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 6, 2016

In the CD 6 GOP race, David Santiago is making big moves. Tuesday, we learned that Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will be the special guest at a Santiago “meet and greet” next week at Jacksonville’s posh River Club. Wednesday, we learned of more star power behind Santiago. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli will be present April 19 at the […]

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Lenny Curry, U.S. Surgeon General launch Journey to One

Susie Wiles highlights HD 11 Republican Donnie Horner’s March donor list

Jacksonville CAO Sam Mousa highlights Don Redman HD 12 March donor list

Jax to honor national champion Ribault ladies’ basketball team Tuesday

CD 6 candidate Brandon Patty clears $110K in Q1 2016 fundraising

Surgeon General talks culture of prevention in Jacksonville

HD 11 candidates Cord Byrd, Sheri Treadwell fined by Florida Department of State

Jax pension tax referendum slated for August

Jax Vehicles for Hire Committee hears from Uber, Lyft reps

Steve Crisafulli to host opening/fundraiser at David Santiago’s CD 6 campaign HQ