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A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

Momentum is growing among city officials for more active engagement between the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and youth at events in city parks, according to a review of city emails. In an email last Monday, Chief Administrative Officer Sam Mousa questioned Daryl Joseph, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, on this subject, noting that […]

Phil AmmannNovember 16, 2015

Pasco County motorists came to the aid of local officials in October for the fight against breast cancer, one of the most deadly diseases in Florida. Last month, five offices of Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano joined the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation to help raise awareness and funds – nearly $5400 – for breast […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

In a review of city of Jacksonville public record emails, FloridaPolitics.com has learned about a renewed push behind a proposal called IlluminateJax, which seeks to light the city skyline for Jaguars games. This proposal, which has been kicking around for a couple of years now, seems to be in conjunction with other ambitious Jaguars’ branding initiatives, as […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

A crowded agenda greeted the seven stalwart members of the Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee on Monday, including economic development incentive deals. Some highlights: An economic development deal with Fidelity Global Brokerage group was approved. The city throws in $360,000 and the state, $1.44 million; 300 jobs would be created. Another one, “Project Revere,” creating […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

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Terry Fields has filed to run in House District 14 to succeed Mia Jones, running against Leslie Jean-Bart. Fields finished third in the District 8 first election in March, just 2 points behind runoff finalist Pat Lockett-Felder, who ended up losing the election to Katrina Brown. Fields, a Democratic Party stalwart, was the leading fundraiser in […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

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On Friday, FloridaPolitics.com had an in-depth phone interview with Leslie Jean-Bart, a partner at Terrell Hogan who is, for now, running unopposed to succeed termed-out Mia Jones in HD 14. Jean-Bart, the granddaughter of the iconic Mary Singleton, who was one of two of the first African-Americans and women on consolidated Jacksonville’s City Council, may be […]

Phil AmmannNovember 15, 2015

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium “hauled in” a $25,000 contribution this week to help underserviced local students. The donation from telecommunications giant AT&T will go toward afterschool programs that give 11- to 14-year-old students hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). A presentation ceremony Friday included a boat ride in Clearwater Bay pulling a net […]

Phil AmmannNovember 15, 2015

Uber is taking the next big step in trying to break Miami-Dade’s growing traffic congestion. On Thursday, the San Francisco-based ride-sharing tech company launches uberPOOL, a next-generation carpool service that matches passengers going in the same direction, while allowing them to split the cost of the ride. Ryan Graves, Uber’s Senior Vice President and Head of […]

Drew WilsonNovember 14, 2015

A Florida group that helps human trafficking victims will receive a $600,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to continue its work, Democratic US Rep. Kathy Castor announced Friday. “This grant will provide more tools to Gulfcoast Legal Services and local law enforcement to aid victims of human trafficking,” Castor said. “Gulfcoast now will be able […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 13, 2015

On Friday evening, as the world watches the horror that has been wrought in Paris, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and Sheriff Mike Williams issued a joint message. The two men “have been in communications about the Paris tragedies and the investigative efforts being led by federal officials.” “Based on available information, there are currently no related […]

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Sam Mousa pushes for JSO engagement with youth in parks

Pasco County raises $5K in donations, tag sales for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lights and renaming Arlington Expressway: the key to Jacksonville becoming a “destination city”?

Jax Finance Committee approves economic development deals

Terry Fields enters House District 14 race

HD 14 Dem Leslie Jean-Bart runs as “ambassador for the people”

Clearwater Marine Aquarium “hauls in” big AT&T check for afterschool STEM programs

Miami-Dade to get #uberPOOL, new Uber carpool service

Pinellas legal-aid program receives $600K grant to fight human trafficking

Lenny Curry, Mike Williams address Paris attacks