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Melissa RossOctober 15, 2015

The natural gas pushback has begun. Hot on the heels of news that another public access compressed natural gas station has opened in North Florida, a new analysis is out suggesting that Florida is one of several states “relying too much on natural gas” rather than turning to renewable energy sources like wind or solar […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 15, 2015

A day doesn’t seem to pass lately without JEA, Jacksonville’s public utility monopoly, making the news. This might be ideal, were it not for issues with the board itself. Today’s news item, from Nate Monroe at the Florida Times-Union, involves the resignation of yet another board member, at the request of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2015

On Wednesday afternoon on Heckscher Drive in Jacksonville, local dignitaries gathered for the grand opening and tour of the second public access compressed natural gas facility located at the GATE Convenience Store on Heckscher Drive. Big names in attendance included former mayor John Peyton (whose family owns Gate Petroleum) and state Rep. Lake Ray, who has been […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2015

There has been just a scintilla of controversy about the board moves made by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, which have included requesting resignations from every member of the JEA Board and appointing replacements for Planning Commission Chair Lisa King and member Joey McKinnon… a gambit which occasioned a fairly epic public comment outcry in Tuesday’s City […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2015

The HD 14 campaign of Leslie Scott Jean-Bart, the granddaughter of Jacksonville trailblazer Mary Singleton, officially kicked off late September. However, the kickoff has yet to translate into the kind of fundraising that might keep other potential candidates, including past and present Jacksonville City Council members, at bay. Jean-Bart’s September haul totaled a mere $1,635, […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2015

Jacksonville’s 400 Unit HUD-funded apartment complex, Eureka Gardens, was one of those things that mysteriously flew below the radar until recently. Even though Jacksonville’s City Council spotlighted the horrific conditions at the complex, going so far as to pass a resolution urging HUD to defund it, the complex’s issues remained. The solutions discussed included adding […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

Finally, Jacksonville City Council meetings are lively again. Between reactions to a good chunk of Council being sued for texting a lobbyist during a budget meeting, the removal of a Lenny Curry appointment of Jay Demetree from the consent agenda, and a public comment protest campaign planned in reaction to the replacement of Planning Commission member Joey McKinnon […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

The Text-ghazi scandal may have initially be considered “much ado about nothing,” but the General Counsel’s office, in light of a lawsuit from the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County, disagrees. Greg Anderson closed the Jacksonville City Council agenda meeting Tuesday by reaffirming the memo he sent last week banning cellphone use in meetings. He said […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

FloridaPolitics.com caught up with U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown and HUD Field Director Alesia Scott-Ford after a meeting with Jacksonville officials regarding Eureka Gardens. The two federal employees were united with a common message: Things will get better in Eureka Gardens, and it will be sooner than later. Scott-Ford pointed out that the issue that facilitated […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

Former St. Johns County Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson, running in a safe Republican district, likely doesn’t have to worry about a challenger. Nonetheless, the HD 17 incumbent’s fundraising machine hums along, with September being her second month over $10,000 raised, and her strongest month yet. A $10,601 September pushes her just shy of $30,000 raised. She’s spent a […]

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Email insights: Florida relies too much on natural gas, says Union of Concerned Scientists

Issues continue with JEA, as board now lacks quorum

2nd compressed natural gas fueling station comes to Jacksonville

John Peyton on Lenny Curry board moves: “elections are about change”

Leslie Scott Jean-Bart fundraising underwhelms again in September

Eureka Gardens code inspection reports raise existential questions

Planning Commission drama enlivens Jacksonville City Council

Jax council president, counsel discuss texting, lawsuit, possible shade meeting

Corrine Brown, HUD rep vow action on Eureka Gardens

HD 17 Cyndi Stevenson has 5-figure September