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A.G. GancarskiJune 6, 2016

In April, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry appointed Dawn Lockhart to be the new director of strategic partnerships, saying Lockhart “brings a wealth of experience, leadership and a robust professional network to this role,” which would help on “building and strengthening the City of Jacksonville’s partnerships with our local nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.” More details about the position […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 6, 2016

Monday’s meeting of the Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee included a discussion of Zika, expansion of the role of the inspector general, and approval of a July 18 date for Mayor Lenny Curry‘s budget address. All measures approved will require full Council approval next Tuesday. — 2016-320 would move $122,554 from the mosquito control fund balance to […]

Ryan RayJune 6, 2016

Mary Thomas got the nod from House Freedom Fund in her campaign for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District on Monday. The group is the political arm of the Freedom Caucus, the most conservative wing of the Republican House majority and the formal legacy of the Tea Party movement. Caucus chairman U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio said Thomas was […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 6, 2016

Raquel Regalado is hitting her opponent over the PGA Tour’s decision to leave Doral. In an email to supporters Saturday, Regalado said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez didn’t do enough to keep the tournament in Miami-Dade County. “When Gimenez got a call from the PGA that after 55 years they were leaving Miami-Dade, he assumed […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 6, 2016

Count Byron Donalds out of the race to replace Curt Clawson. Donalds said Friday he does not plan to run for Florida 19th Congressional District seat being vacated by Clawson, a Bonita Springs Republican. Instead, Donalds said he will remain focused on the state House District 80 race. “I believe my time and talent will […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 5, 2016

A big unanswered question regarding Jacksonville races for the state House: When does embattled House District 13 Democrat Reggie Fullwood get legitimate competition? The time is now. Former Deputy Duval County Supervisor of Elections Tracie Davis, defeated by Republican Mike Hogan in her 2015 bid for the top job, announced her candidacy in HD 13 on Sunday. “After […]

Phil AmmannJune 5, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has elevated the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee to Level 2 as Florida prepares for what has been named Tropical Depression No. 3 developing in the Gulf of Mexico. Scott issued a statement 11:15 a.m. Sunday: “As we continue to closely monitor this tropical depression, Floridians should remain vigilant and have […]

Staff ReportsJune 5, 2016

A tropical storm warning has been issued Florida’s west coast, including the Tampa Bay area, through Monday. Jon Wilson, of the Tampa Bay Reporter, writes that National Hurricane Center has released the storm warning for Florida’s western coast north from Englewood to Indian Pass. Classified as Tropical Depression No. 3, the low-pressure area near the […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 5, 2016

In Jacksonville Saturday to speak to the Florida Young Democrats, Rep. Alan Grayson made another stop beforehand: a vigil for Vernell Bing Jr., who was shot down by a police officer last month. “They told me that I’m the only elected official who’s shown up the last two weeks,” Grayson said. “It tears them up,” […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 5, 2016

The barbecue at the Westside Republican Club Reagan Day BBQ was legit, if the reactions of those eating it were any indication. Serving it up: politicians, including a number of candidates in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. Red meat was on the menu, and in the speeches as well. State Sen. Aaron Bean was predictably florid and emphatic, making […]

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Dave Aronberg is ready for his next adventure.

City of Jacksonville’s Director of Strategic Partnerships position takes shape

Jax Finance Committee talks Zika, Inspector General, mayoral budget address date

Mary Thomas backed by House Freedom Fund in CD 2

Email Insights: Raquel Regalado blasts Carlos Gimenez over PGA decision to leave Doral

Byron Donalds not running for Congress, focusing on HD 80 race

Democrat Tracie Davis files to run in House District 13

Rick Scott elevates emergency center to Level 2 in anticipation of tropical storm

Tampa Bay region under Tropical Storm Warning through Monday

Alan Grayson talks Vernell Bing Jr.: ‘A death like that has to mean something’

Red meat, speeches at West Nassau Reagan Day event