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A.G. GancarskiMarch 11, 2016

Saying that Marco Rubio “bucked the establishment” and could lead America like he has led Florida, Lenny Curry‘s 30-second spot for his friend running for president has been on Jacksonville cable news channels in recent days, including Thursday night’s GOP debate and the Democratic debate the night before. The American Opportunity PAC put out the ad on […]

Melissa RossMarch 11, 2016

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The University of North Florida and its former women’s basketball coach Mary Tappmeyer have announced a settlement in Tappmeyer’s sex discrimination and retaliation claims associated with her termination from UNF in March 2015. UNF will pay Tappmeyer $1.25 million to settle her claims, according to attorneys representing Tappmeyer. She left the program as the only […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 11, 2016

The six way GOP primary to replace Lake Ray in HD 12 had a number of interesting fundraising developments in February. Money leader Richard Clark, who has raised $50,500 on the strength of money raised before he got his job as a six-figure lobbyist for Jacksonville Transportation Authority, again raised no money. His former colleague on the […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 11, 2016

Jacksonville Republicans, don’t be surprised if the wife of Marco Rubio calls you Saturday. She will be in Jacksonville at 11 a.m. at Rubio Headquarters on Beach Boulevard, for what is being billed as a VIP Phone Bank. Soon thereafter, Mrs. Rubio will “meet and greet” with interested members of the public at 11:45, before making […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 11, 2016

In the Sine Die edition of “As the Pension Tax Turns,” there is (potentially) great news for Jacksonville advocates of the Discretionary Sales Surtax bill that the Senate just passed. The bill goes to the Gov. Rick Scott on Friday, says a very reliable source. And Scott made what has been called a “solid commitment” […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 10, 2016

Eight-term Florida Republican Rep. Jeff Miller, chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, on Thursday announced his retirement from the House at the end of the current term. “We knew there would come a day when it would be time to pass the torch,” Miller said in a statement. “That day has come.” Miller has […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 10, 2016

The big news in the HD 11 race in Duval and Nassau Counties: a candidate in the 6 person GOP field, Donnie Horner, has finally crossed the $100,000 barrier. Horner has raised $101,525 in his campaign. “I am honored by the continued support from so many in our community who have stepped up to help […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 10, 2016

A $31,670 February for Charles Cofer, 4th Circuit candidate for public defender, brings Cofer up to almost $60,000 raised during his three months in the race. The majority of Cofer’s 92 contributions came from the legal community, a base Cofer expected to provide such support. Among the names are Jim Rinaman, Holland and Knight, Harrell and Harrell, and […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 9, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry‘s PAC, Build Something That Lasts, celebrated the Senate passing of the Jacksonville “pension tax” bill with an email to supporters. In an email on Wednesday the PAC noted: “Since its inception, Build Something That Lasts has made $141k in contributions to PACs related to Tallahassee elected officials, including contributing to the House […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 9, 2016

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A bill establishing exceptions for space and seating requirements for liquor licenses for restaurants in Riverside/Avondale commercial character zone, passed the state Senate Wednesday. It had previously passed the House 102-1, sponsored by Reggie Fullwood, instead of Jay Fant, the area’s representative. The goal of the bill is to provide allowances for space and seating requirements in a […]

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Despite local pushback, Lenny Curry ad for Marco Rubio airing in Jacksonville

UNF, former women’s basketball coach settle Title IX lawsuit for $1.25 million

HD 12 money race has interesting February developments

Jeanette Rubio in Jax and Orlando Saturday

Jax pension tax bill goes to Rick Scott Friday; he’s likely to sign

Jeff Miller opts out of re-election run for CD 1 seat

In HD 11 race, Donnie Horner crosses the $100K threshold

4th Circuit public defender 4 hopeful Charles Cofer nears $60K raised

Lenny Curry’s PAC exults in pension tax passage

Jax J-1 local bill clears Senate, affects Riverside/Avondale liquor-serving restaurants