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A.G. GancarskiOctober 16, 2015

The long and winding battle between Ability Housing and residents of the Springfield neighborhood in Jacksonville continued Friday, with Ability Housing’s appeal of the Planning and Development Department’s refusal to grant an exception from a zoning overlaybeing. In May, the city of Jacksonville contended, according to WJCT, “that the facility’s intended use is ‘akin’ to that […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 16, 2015

In terms of using public comment at Jacksonville City Council meetings, Tuesday night was a stirring example of the voice of the people (at least, a subset thereof) being marshaled in pursuit of a clear group of policy objectives. Dozens of speakers during Public Comment urged the retention of member Joey McKinnon and chair Lisa […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 16, 2015

On Friday morning, the Florida Energy Summit closed with a discussion of “leveraging the energy sector for a better Florida.” That leveraging, said panelists, encompasses everything from compressed natural gas to offshore oil exploration. Moderated by Anddrikk Frazier, the Principal of Integral Energy, the panel included Kevin Worley of JAX LNG, Paul Glenister of 2G […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 16, 2015

According to Allen Fore, the VP for public affairs at Kinder Morgan, the planned Palmetto Pipeline project, which would bring refined petroleum south through Savannah to Jacksonville, is potentially an important component for Jacksonville becoming an “energy hub.” Fore talked to FloridaPolitics.com about the project on Friday morning at the Florida Energy Summit, touching on a variety […]

Jim RosicaOctober 16, 2015

A Broward County judge is suing for damages and injunctive relief, saying a Florida prison inmate filed a fake $2.8 million lien against her as retribution for denying him bail, according to court records. The Attorney General’s Office filed the case earlier this month in Leon County Circuit Civil Court on behalf of Circuit Judge […]

Phil AmmannOctober 16, 2015

Republican Adam Barringer boosted his lead in Florida’s 6th Congressional District with $83,590.07 total contributions in the third quarter and $151,694.73 cash-on-hand. Barringer, the conservative former mayor of New Smyrna Beach, is seeking the seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who is running for Senate. Former U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams, Barringer’s Republican opponent, came […]

Susan ClaryOctober 15, 2015

While the number of Hispanic voters continues to rise in Florida, few organizations have set their sights on training and mobilizing them along the I-4 corridor on a long-term basis. The Latino Leadership Institute (LLI), a 501c3 based in New York City, has announced it will establish its first permanent chapter and training academy in […]

Drew WilsonOctober 15, 2015

A second Democrat has filed for the House District 41 seat currently held by term limited Winter Haven Republican John Wood. If he makes the ballot, 23-year-old University of Pennsylvania student Nicolas Garcia will face off against retired judge Robert Doyel in the Democratic primary, while three Republicans duke it out for the GOP nod. […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 15, 2015

After a 14 month process of meetings, the Jacksonville City Council Capital Improvement Plan committee is moving toward its last couple of meetings, with one held on Thursday afternoon, after a hiatus during the budget process. Some highlights of the five measures considered: — Stormwater legislation will likely be deferred until April 30, as the Lenny Curry […]

Drew WilsonOctober 15, 2015

Wal-Mart announced that its online grocery ordering system will start rolling out in five Florida cities over the coming weeks. Tampa, Miami, Orlando, Naples and Cape Coral are among the first 20 cities to get online grocery ordering from the mega retailer, which has made a major push into the grocery market over the past few years. The […]

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Miami-Dade Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins has been unmoving in her opposition to the La Quinta proposal. Image via Miami-Dade County.

Ability Housing loses its appeal for Springfield housing in Jax, considers suit

For the Jax Planning Commission, did Tuesday night matter?

Natural gas, offshore oil exploration keys to Jacksonville’s energy future

Palmetto Pipeline: key to Jacksonville becoming an “energy hub”?

Broward judge says she’s wrongly accused of owing millions

Adam Barringer continues fundraising lead in CD 6 race

Latino Leadership Institute sets up inaugural Central Florida chapter

2nd Democrat files in HD 41, faces Judge Robert Doyle in primary

Jax Council Capital Improvement committee continues

Wal-Mart to offer online grocery ordering in Tampa, Orlando, Miami