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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 12, 2016

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In the three-way GOP primary in HD 19, Katherine Van Zant widened her fundraising lead over Bobby Payne and former RPOF Chairwoman Leslie Dougher in January. Van Zant’s money raised is approaching $119,000, leaving her with over $93,000 cash on hand. Interesting donations: Dayspring Village, the Janet and Doug Adkins mental health care facility, ponied up $250. […]

Matt FlorellFebruary 12, 2016

After a contentious Tuesday meeting, South Pasadena City Commissioners signaled the end of the last red-light-camera program in south Pinellas County. I am proud of my role in making that happen. About a week before voting 4 to 1 to end RLCs, the South Pasadena held a two-hour workshop, where city leaders hashed out many […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 12, 2016

About $43,000 in January donations brought state Sen. Aaron Bean‘s campaign account up to $136,700, with more than $92,500 cash on hand for the Fernandina Beach Republican’s re-election bid. Especially enthusiastic about the Bean Team: Northeast Florida anesthesiologists. Eleven of them made $500 contributions, which adds up to a lot of Novocaine at today’s prices. […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 12, 2016

While Jacksonville leaders wait to see whether Tallahassee will give them the go-ahead on the Pension Tax referendum, they might want to consider the latest annual report from the Police and Fire Pension Fund, which offers disturbing auguries for the future of fund holdings. The Jax PFPF report indicates a major downturn in equity investment […]

Ryan RayFebruary 12, 2016

Ramon Alexander continued to lead the way in the race to succeed term-limited Rep. Alan Williams in House District 8 this past month. The former Florida A&M student body president and nonprofit leader brought in $5,525, taking his total to $125,527 for the 2016 cycle. State worker and 2014 HD 8 candidate Dianne Williams-Cox brought in $2,980, while former […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 12, 2016

A former co-worker of retired Judge Jackie Fulford is taking her place on the bench of the 2nd Judicial Circuit, which includes the state capital. Gov. Rick Scott this week announced the appointment of Frank Allman Jr. to replace Fulford. Allman and Fulford were both assistant prosecutors under longtime State Attorney Willie Meggs. The 55-year-old Allman, […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 12, 2016

Fourth Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey will be endorsed Friday afternoon by Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams, FloridaPolitics.com has learned. Corey, in a primary battle for re-election with Wes White, has a significant money advantage, and Williams’ endorsement is symbolic of a general establishment desire to see Corey get four more years. The official endorsement will be at 2:30 […]

Scott PowersFebruary 12, 2016

Val Demings, Annette Taddeo, and Randall Perkins are among 16 Democratic congressional candidates nationally to be picked for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Red To Blue program, signaling stronger financial and organizational backing. The DCCC selected the trio and also announced that it would include Congressional District 13 in the program, though it did not identify […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 12, 2016

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium saw a boost in attendance in the years since the 2011 release of “Dolphin Tale.” That spike in attendance contributed to a $2 billion economic boost to Pinellas County, according to an economic impact study released this week. The study found that 44,440 jobs were supported by the aquarium over the […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 11, 2016

Solving the Unfunded Liability may be Lenny Curry’s spend of political capital. But if all goes right, and that is a big if, the Jax Journey renewal will be his legacy. And the city’s. In a media availability before Thursday’s Community Conversation on the Youth Violence prevention aspect of the Jax Journey, Lenny Curry spoke […]

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Katherine Van Zant widens cash lead in HD 19 in January; Leslie Dougher in trouble

Matt Florell: My role in giving the red light to South Pasadena’s red-light-cameras

Aaron Bean’s campaign account jumps in January

Jax Police and Fire Pension Fund investments underperform

Ramon Alexander continues to lead fundraising in HD 8

Veteran prosecutor tapped for Tallahassee-area judgeship

Jax Sheriff Mike Williams to endorse Angela Corey for re-election

Val Demings, Annette Taddeo, Randall Perkins win DCCC “Red to Blue” backing

Clearwater Marine Aquarium pumps $2 billion into Pinellas economy, study finds

The Jax Journey: Lenny Curry’s legacy, and ours