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A.G. GancarskiNovember 19, 2015

A narrative circulating before Lenny Curry‘s election contended that Jacksonville wasn’t getting all it could out of the annual economic development trips to London. Some said, perhaps for political reasons, that former mayor Alvin Brown was ill-suited to make the sale to multinational companies that otherwise might be persuaded to relocate to or launch operations […]

Associated PressNovember 19, 2015

County commissioners in the Florida Keys will be asking state transportation officials to help study whether a light rail or monorail system would be feasible for the island chain. The Monroe County Commission agreed Tuesday to work with the Florida Department of Transportation on the study. The Key West Citizen reports that some commissioners and residents […]

Phil AmmannNovember 19, 2015

Flu season is coming, and flu shots can be pricy, costing as much as $32 at Walgreen’s or CVS. Ridesharing technology service Uber is providing a more affordable road to better health, all with the push of a single button. Thursday, Uber riders in Tampa Bay – as well as 34 other cities – can […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 19, 2015

Raymond Johnson, an ardent anti-HRO activist and Confederate flag enthusiast, might not seem to have much in common with Reverend R.L. Gundy, who very recently flipped on the Human Rights Ordinance after doing consulting work for the Human Rights Campaign. The two men may disagree about adding six words to the Human Rights Ordinance. But […]

Drew WilsonNovember 18, 2015

An Emmy-winning TV professional has filed to run for House District 47 as a Democrat, setting up a three-way primary for a chance to face off against incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Miller for the Orange County seat. Beth Tuura announced her run Wednesday and said she chose to enter the race because when she looks at the Florida […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 18, 2015

The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night in the only nationally televised game that night, giving it added significance in light of the Paris terror attacks this past Friday. With that in mind, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and Sheriff Mike Williams called a news conference Wednesday to discuss security preparations for the […]

Melissa RossNovember 18, 2015

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization is out with its 2016 Corporate Equality Index, an annual report assessing LGBT inclusion in major companies and law firms across the nation, including 21 in Florida. In an email to media outlets, the HRC champions that […]

Phil AmmannNovember 18, 2015

On Friday, State Sen. Jack Latvala will once again join the effort to provide local families free, fresh Florida produce to create healthy holiday meals. For the 13th year, the Clearwater Republican will host a series of holiday produce distributions throughout Northern Pinellas County. Joined this year by his son, state Rep. Chris Latvala, Latvala […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 18, 2015

Though 4th District State Attorney candidate Wes White is losing the fundraising race to incumbent Angela Corey, his campaign continues. And on Wednesday morning, White made the first of three stops to drop off petitions at Supervisor of Elections offices at the Duval County SOE. Later on Wednesday, White will make similar stops in Clay […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 18, 2015

Bill Gulliford celebrated his 72nd birthday by chairing the JEA Agreement meeting, promising, at long last, an extended discussion of the contribution formula, before a vote on it next Tuesday. The proposal specs: a 10-year agreement, starting October 2016; a contribution floor of $114,187,538; a reset of tax millage to achieve the floor; an annual […]

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Lenny Curry, Jax establishment shine in latest British business deal

Florida Keys will ask state for help studying rail system

Uber helps Tampa Bay users outsmart flu season Thursday with #UberHEALTH

In Wes White campaign, politics make strange bedfellows

TV’s Beth Tuura announces 2016 Democratic run for HD 47

Lenny Curry, Mike Williams discuss stadium security, Syrian refugees in wake of 11/13

Email insights: Human Rights Campaign ranks Florida companies in 2016 Corporate Equality Index

Jack Latvala to host 13th Holiday Food Giveaway with Farm Share this Friday

State Attorney hopeful Wes White submits petitions at Duval SOE

JEA Agreement meeting addresses contribution formula proposal