Jax

A.G. GancarskiMarch 24, 2016

University of North Florida Board of Trustees meetings will look more like a City Council reunion going forward. On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced three appointments to the board. Two of the three are former presidents of the Jacksonville City Council. Stephen Joost, a two-term Republican councilman who notably endorsed Alvin Brown in the mayoral election, […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 24, 2016

The speculation swirls in Jacksonville, but Corrine Brown affirmed, via her spokesman, that she does intend to run for re-election. “Rep. Corrine Brown does intend to run for re-election,” wrote David Simon to FloridaPolitics.com Thursday. The comment aligns with what she told News4Jax Thursday. Yet, from a member of her inner circle, we hear a variation on […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 24, 2016

The big Project Star jobs announcement in Jacksonville came Thursday: City Refrigeration Holdings will establish its North American HQ in Jacksonville, bringing 100 jobs to the area at an average wage of $67,000. The subtext, however, is that these jobs wouldn’t have come to Jacksonville if it weren’t for the Jaguars’ yearly games in London. […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 24, 2016

The Shelby Farah murder trial has become an increasingly heated conflict between Public Defender Matt Shirk and State Attorney Angela Corey. A major issue is the decision of Bernie de la Rionda in the State Attorney’s Office to show the surveillance video of the telephone store clerk’s slaying to her brother, Caleb. Shelby Farah’s mother Darlene Farah was vehemently […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 24, 2016

On Thursday, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry discussed briefly the scandal raging around the office of U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. The common thread between the congresswoman and the JTA is Von Alexander, on the payroll for both and handling communications between the two parties. An email that Curry sent to an aide […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 24, 2016

Transcripts are the currency of any college or university. Every school has a registrar. Unpaid fees, for example, can result in transcripts not being released. Despite the essential nature of transcripts, it’s notable that one area school, Florida State College Jacksonville, hasn’t been consistent in terms of verifying transcripts for its own employees, according to […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 24, 2016

Fourth Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey said Thursday that she qualified for the ballot in the 2016 election via petition. Corey gathered 7,788 petitions, ahead of the 7,441 required. “With a combined total of 22,369 certified petitions, aggregating all three petition drives since her first election in 2008, Corey has again demonstrated her tremendous and far-reaching […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 24, 2016

The race for Jacksonville City Council Vice President is moving, commitment by commitment, toward coalescing behind John Crescimbeni. A conservative, budget hawk Democrat closer to the Charlie Bennett tradition than any other politician in the local party, Crescimbeni has been on Council off and on (mostly on) since 1991. To get the vice presidency (usually, but not […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 23, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, Council President Greg Anderson, and Jax Chamber Chair Audrey Moran have occasion for more positive talk about Jacksonville’s jobs market Thursday, as the Project Star deal will be officially announced. Legislation authorizing this passed Tuesday night. It is a a QTI project with Local Financial Support of $30,600 & a State Match of $122,400, for a total […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 23, 2016

The fractious Jacksonville City Council Vehicles for Hire committee hasn’t bridged the gap between the taxicab industry and Uber and Lyft. However, Tuesday night at Council at least bought them more time. Ordinance 2015-835-E, enacted on December 8, 2015, established a temporary moratorium (90 days) on medallion renewals and late fees for medallion renewals pertaining to […]

Jax

Kevin Hyde, Stephen Joost appointed to UNF Board of Trustees

Corrine Brown does intend to run for re-election, spokesman says. Yet plans could change.

Project Star validates Jacksonville/London ties, says Lenny Curry

Jax Public Defender accuses State Attorney’s Office of violating confidentiality in Shelby Farah trial

Lenny Curry addresses Nat Ford, JTA, Corrine Brown situation

FSCJ operational audit reveals transcript verification issues

Angela Corey qualifies for re-election ballot via petition

Slowly but surely, Jax Council VP race being decided

Lenny Curry, Greg Anderson to announce Project Star deal Thursday

Jax taxi medallion moratorium extended until June 30