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A.G. GancarskiOctober 8, 2015

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Jacksonville Republican State Rep. Jay Fant likely won’t face meaningful opposition in his bid for re-election in 2016, so his desultory fundraising in September is likely not so noteworthy. Fant raised $500 in September, all of it from Philadelphia’s Ace Insurance Co. The $500 brings Fant’s cumulative total to $24,000. Fant has spent $4,280 thus far on […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 8, 2015

The persistent, percussive oomph of oom-pah polka filled the air, drowning out the off-record conversations among elected officials and those they represent in Hemming Plaza on Wednesday night, as Jacksonville’s storied Art Walk held its third Oktoberfest celebration. The main attraction for political watchers: Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, who was joined by longtime Jaguars mascot Curtis “Jaxson […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 8, 2015

As the Jacksonville mayoral campaign between Lenny Curry and Alvin Brown heated up, one of Curry’s vows was that he would institute a 90 day audit of the city’s financial situation. His rationale was summed up by an email from his campaign in late April in which he pledged to bring back “sound fiscal management.” “With news […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 7, 2015

[Updated at 7:16 p.m] In Tuesday’s meeting of the Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee, Councilman Tommy Hazouri voted against Russ Thomas being appointed to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority. This came as a surprise to Thomas, who received a very genial voicemail from Hazouri, pledging what seemed to be unconditional support before the vote. “Hey Russ, […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 7, 2015

Local and state legislators in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida see deepening the JaxPort channel as a priority. However, the gap between what’s in the budget and what’s needed is significant, though apparently not prohibitive. The Florida Department of Transportation has budgeted money for the project. About $10 million has been set aside, and the state […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 7, 2015

On Wednesday, Addison Davis, an educator with over 15 years of experience in Duval County Schools, announced his intentions to take his talents to the Clay County School District, where he is running for Superintendent. “Today I am excited to announce my candidacy for Clay County Superintendent of Schools,” said Davis, “My experience in the […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 7, 2015

Cord Byrd is one of six candidates in the crowded HD 11 primary to replace term-limited Janet Adkins, and odds aren’t necessarily with him. With just under $9,000 in the bank, he trails Donnie Horner and Sheri Treadwell in the race for campaign cash. Despite this, Byrd has a distinction the other candidates in that primary […]

Melissa RossOctober 7, 2015

Home furnishing giant IKEA has set hearts aflutter in Jacksonville, announcing it plans to start construction next summer and open a new location in Duval County in the fall of 2017. The proposed store will be 294,000 square feet, sited at the intersection of Gate Parkway and I-295 near the St. Johns Town Center. IKEA, […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 7, 2015

During the budget deliberations of the late summer, concerns were raised about Jacksonville’s Public Service Grants process. Complaints ranged from arbitrary scoring and a less-than-committed group of scorers to a process that had been overtly politicized in the past. To that end, Council President Greg Anderson authorized a committee to look into refining the process […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 7, 2015

Some NE Florida Republicans may worry about the GOP bona fides of HD 11 hopeful Donnie Horner. However, the donor class clearly doesn’t harbor those qualms. A $13,125 September pushed Horner up to $73,650, which is over twice what his nearest competitor in the 6 way Republican race, former Duval Supervisor of Elections employee Sheri Treadwell, has taken in […]

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Family members appear behind a pile of debris outside their home in Steinhatchee, Fla., Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, after Hurricane Helene slammed Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4 storm Thursday night. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)

HD 15 Jay Fant has $500 September

Lenny Curry leads Jax Artwalk Oktoberfest celebration

The 90 day audit: Is Jacksonville on the fiscal brink?

A look at Tommy Hazouri’s change of heart on Russ Thomas

Jax dredging funds slow to come by

Addison Davis running for Clay County School Supe

HD 11 candidate Cord Byrd to participate in Jacksonville gun control forum

IKEA announces plans to open a store in Jacksonville

Jax Public Service Grants committee wrestles with process

HD 11 Donnie Horner breaches $73K in fundraising