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Melissa RossDecember 22, 2015

A Jacksonville woman faces up to five years in federal prison after federal authorities say she placed a Confederate flag on a black co-worker’s desk, then lied about it. The incident occurred just one week after a racially motivated massacre that killed nine people at an historically African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina. U.S Attorney […]

Peter SchorschDecember 22, 2015

Republican state Rep. David Santiago is poised to run in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, several sources have confirmed to FloridaPolitics.com. In recent days, the state House District 27 representative has made phone calls to several Tallahassee-based donors, fundraisers, and lobbyists seeking their support for a campaign expected to get off the ground in early 2016. CD 6 is […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 22, 2015

Jacksonville Aviation Authority mayoral appointees in a Dec. 15 “status report” letter to Mayor Lenny Curry reported a “strong financial year” and “recovery” from the 2007 recession. Revenues were up over 9 percent year over year in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, outpacing a 5.1 percent increase in expenses, helping the JAA cash flow. […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 21, 2015

It’s the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. And for 12,000 arrested children in Florida, who might have been arrested for minor crimes like talking back to an officer or smoking a marijuana cigarette in a school bathroom, every night is a long night. They pay the penalty for their crime. But […]

Drew WilsonDecember 21, 2015

All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg said Monday that it had received more than $200,000 in donations in 2015 from one of the area’s largest companies. The donations from Jabil Circuit, based in St. Petersburg, will help the hospital’s recently established Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, which includes programs in neurology, neurosurgery, epileptology, neuro-oncology, neuroradiology, […]

Kimberly DeFalcoDecember 21, 2015

Representing Cuban arts and culture, an eight-person delegation visited St. Petersburg this weekend, to meet with civic leaders and elected officials for a three-day immersion in all things St. Pete — particularly the arts. Though invitations by Mayor Rick Kriseman, the Dali Museum, and the Downtown Partnership, the delegation, which included representatives of the Cuban […]

Ryan RayDecember 21, 2015

In another early maneuver in an increasingly expensive Senate primary, Rep. Matt Gaetz has unveiled a new ad in his race against fellow Republican George Gainer in SD 1. It focuses not on his primary opponent, but on the “radical” federal agenda of President Barack Obama, who Gaetz portrays as his biggest adversary during his time in the Florida House. […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 21, 2015

In August 2012, after two different Human Rights Ordinance expansion bills failed in Jacksonville’s City Council, the No votes got a victory lap at First Baptist Church. “These are the council members that stood in the gap for us and represented us with their votes,” the minister said. First Baptist Church, thus far, has avoided […]

Associated PressDecember 21, 2015

A judge in Jacksonville celebrates the holiday season each year by bringing families together through adoption. Circuit Judge David Gooding held his 11th annual adoption celebration on Friday, The Florida Times-Union reported. Gooding approved adoptions for nine families during the event. Gooding said he loves being part of the annual celebration and hopes to encourage […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 21, 2015

On Monday morning, members of the Jacksonville City Council wrestled again with Consolidation Task Force recommendations. Just a few of the highlights: • A Jacksonville Strategic Planning Commission was discussed, with Finance Chairman Bill Gulliford pushing for it to be considered in Rules. Rules Chairman Matt Schellenberg then renewed his call for three terms, discussing […]

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Army Corps of Engineers employee in Jax faces prison in Confederate flag incident

David Santiago poised to launch congressional bid

Jacksonville Aviation Authority reports “strong financial year” in status report

I.C.A.R.E. vigil calls attention to juvenile civil citations bill

Jabil Circuit gives over $200K for All Children’s brain protection program

Immersed in local arts, Cuban delegation visits St. Petersburg

Matt Gaetz launches new TV ad in heated SD 1 primary

First Baptist Church weighs in on “pansexuals,” Jax HRO expansion: referendum would “probably not pass”

Jacksonville judge celebrates the holiday with adoptions

Jax Council members discuss term limits, committee structure