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A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

In a masterstroke of cross promotion, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Uber launch a partnership starting with Thursday’s game against the Tennessee Titans, allowing fans to use Uber to buy game tickets and, of course, get a ride to EverBank Field. “With Uber we’ve created an integrated solution to the seating and transportation needs of Jaguars […]

Melissa RossNovember 16, 2015

The former US military commander in the Middle East is appearing in North Florida this week and giving his insights on how world powers should respond to the deadly attacks in Paris from the Islamic State. John Abizaid, the retired U.S. Army general who served as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commander from 2003-2007, will speak Tuesday […]

Melissa RossNovember 16, 2015

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The election is a year away, but incumbent David Shoar has drawn a challenger in the race for St. Johns County Sheriff. Debra Maynard, former patrol deputy and crisis intervention coordinator with the department, has filed paperwork for the contest. Maynard, a Republican, has since left law enforcement and now works in construction management. She […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

On Monday, Jacksonville City Council President Greg Anderson met with Rules Committee Chair Matt Schellenberg (and a room full of interested parties from the taxi cab industry) regarding vehicles for hire, a legislative issue that Council has, of yet, no easy answers to. A special subcommittee might change that. Anderson: “where we left this off… we […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

Regarding the Jacksonville amphitheater proposal, part of a package of $90 million in stadium improvements to be halved, in terms of financing, by the city of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Jaguars, there are at least a few salient questions. A conversation with Marsha Oliver, the mayor’s spokesperson, revealed some answers on Monday. Oliver stressed that […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

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Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, meet the culture warriors on your right. Last week, FloridaPolitics.com reported on the Rev. Gene Youngblood and his attempts to undermine the upcoming “community conversations” that start 6 p.m. Tuesday at the FSCJ Downtown Campus Advanced Technology Center, 401 W. State St., on expanding the Human Rights Ordinance to LGBT people. Contending […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

Momentum is growing among city officials for more active engagement between the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and youth at events in city parks, according to a review of city emails. In an email last Monday, Chief Administrative Officer Sam Mousa questioned Daryl Joseph, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, on this subject, noting that […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

In a review of city of Jacksonville public record emails, FloridaPolitics.com has learned about a renewed push behind a proposal called IlluminateJax, which seeks to light the city skyline for Jaguars games. This proposal, which has been kicking around for a couple of years now, seems to be in conjunction with other ambitious Jaguars’ branding initiatives, as […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

A crowded agenda greeted the seven stalwart members of the Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee on Monday, including economic development incentive deals. Some highlights: An economic development deal with Fidelity Global Brokerage group was approved. The city throws in $360,000 and the state, $1.44 million; 300 jobs would be created. Another one, “Project Revere,” creating […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

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Terry Fields has filed to run in House District 14 to succeed Mia Jones, running against Leslie Jean-Bart. Fields finished third in the District 8 first election in March, just 2 points behind runoff finalist Pat Lockett-Felder, who ended up losing the election to Katrina Brown. Fields, a Democratic Party stalwart, was the leading fundraiser in […]

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Jacksonville Jaguars launch Uber partnership on Thursday

Retired Gen. John Abizaid speaks in Jacksonville on American role in fight against ISIS

St. Johns County Sheriff’s race draws new candidate

Jax Vehicles for Hire subcommittee being formed, to meet 11/24 at noon

Jax stadium improvements to be paid off in “fifteen to thirty years”

Ahead of first HRO “community conversation,” Raymond Johnson seeks to frame debate

Sam Mousa pushes for JSO engagement with youth in parks

Lights and renaming Arlington Expressway: the key to Jacksonville becoming a “destination city”?

Jax Finance Committee approves economic development deals

Terry Fields enters House District 14 race