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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 19, 2016

On Tuesday, Jacksonville City Council’s Finance Committee debated giving Council members three terms. The Matt Schellenberg bill, which was controversial last year when it was introduced, is still occasioning hesitation and pushback from key quarters. Council VP Lori Boyer urged caution, as the citizens need to be sold on the bill, and figuring out the appropriate ballot […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 19, 2016

Rebecca Negron can add Rep. Gayle Harrell to her list of backers. On Tuesday, Harrell, a Stuart Republican, endorsed Negron in her congressional bid. “Rebecca, like myself, is a longtime member of the Martin County community,” said Harrell in a statement. “Grounded in her conservative values, I know Rebecca will bring the issues that matter […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 18, 2016

Where do we go from here? And when we get there, can we Build Something That Lasts? The 1967 Martin Luther King Jr. speech referenced above was given at the 10th annual session of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. It epitomized King’s late period in terms of calling for social justice for African-Americans. Among other calls […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 18, 2016

One of Monday’s stories: UK parliamentarians debating a possible Donald Trump ban from the UK. Not worried: Susie Wiles, his Florida campaign co-chairman. Wiles, who notes that the effort is led by a member of the Labour Party, asserted in a statement that this controversy, as happens during campaign season, is overblown. “As has happened so often […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 18, 2016

Wu-Tang Clan’s immortal question “Can it all be so simple?” does not apply to the race to be the next Jacksonville City Council vice president. By the end of Tuesday, four candidates will have emerged. What looked to be at first glance a binary contest for City Council vice president-elect now appears headed toward a […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 18, 2016

When the Florida Legislature convenes Tuesday to begin the second week of the nine-week Legislative Session, the House Justice Appropriations Subcommittee will consider a proposal that divides the Tampa and Polk County legislative delegations. House Bill 815, sponsored by Tampa Republican Shawn Harrison, would move the 2nd District Court of Appeal from Lakeland to the Tampa […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 18, 2016

Paul Renner is seen as Northeast Florida’s best hope for a Florida House Speaker anytime soon. And his PAC reflects the power that he has, as recent fundraising totals show. Through the end of December, the PAC had raised almost $347,000, with almost $33,000 in December. Big dollars came in from General Motors, U.S. Sugar, […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 18, 2016

In life, the Gospel Teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. ineluctably informed his political perspective and stances. Nearly half a century since his passing, Dr. King is a canonical figure in American politics. This is true also in Jacksonville, where the annual MLK parade is one of the biggest events for politicos to show out […]

Scott PowersJanuary 18, 2016

Acting U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. will tour Valencia College in Orlando on Tuesday and then speak about student access issues as part of a national tour to promote President Barack Obama‘s education policies. King will tour Valencia’s West Campus and meet with students in a round-table discussion Tuesday morning joined by […]

Julie DelegalJanuary 18, 2016

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Florida’s death penalty sentencing system last week, declaring it violates defendants’ Sixth Amendment Rights to trial by jury. In response to the Hurst v. Florida decision, a Jacksonville coalition of civic and faith groups — Justice 4 Jacksonville — is calling on State Attorney Angela Corey to stop action […]

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Finance debates giving Jax Council three terms, Safety Officer money, One Spark planning

Gayle Harrell endorses Rebecca Negron in CD18 race

Lenny Curry PAC draws parallel between Jax mayor, MLK

Susie Wiles discusses Donald Trump UK ban debate

Jax Council VP race to Balkanize on Tuesday

Bill to move 2nd District Court to Tampa riles Polk legislators

Florida Foundation for Liberty, Paul Renner’s PAC, dazzling with January money

At Jax MLK parade, the personal is political, and The Dream lives on

Education Secretary John King to address access at Valencia College

Julie Delegal: Jacksonville coalition asks State Attorney to suspend seeking capital punishment