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A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2015

The HD 14 campaign of Leslie Scott Jean-Bart, the granddaughter of Jacksonville trailblazer Mary Singleton, officially kicked off late September. However, the kickoff has yet to translate into the kind of fundraising that might keep other potential candidates, including past and present Jacksonville City Council members, at bay. Jean-Bart’s September haul totaled a mere $1,635, […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2015

Jacksonville’s 400 Unit HUD-funded apartment complex, Eureka Gardens, was one of those things that mysteriously flew below the radar until recently. Even though Jacksonville’s City Council spotlighted the horrific conditions at the complex, going so far as to pass a resolution urging HUD to defund it, the complex’s issues remained. The solutions discussed included adding […]

Associated PressOctober 14, 2015

Uber says it will begin operating in Broward County again after commissioners approved looser regulations for ride-booking services. Local media reports that commissioners voted 6-2 for the new regulations during a Tuesday meeting. Uber officials say they plan to turn the app back on Thursday for the county. Uber previously ceased operations in Broward County […]

Drew WilsonOctober 13, 2015

Republican House District 114 candidate John Couriel had a breakout fundraising performance in September, vaulting him far ahead of the other three candidates competing for the seat currently held by termed-out Republican Erik Fresen. Couriel already had a sizable lead heading into September, but on the back of a $28,848 fundraising effort the Coral Gables […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

Finally, Jacksonville City Council meetings are lively again. Between reactions to a good chunk of Council being sued for texting a lobbyist during a budget meeting, the removal of a Lenny Curry appointment of Jay Demetree from the consent agenda, and a public comment protest campaign planned in reaction to the replacement of Planning Commission member Joey McKinnon […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

The Text-ghazi scandal may have initially be considered “much ado about nothing,” but the General Counsel’s office, in light of a lawsuit from the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County, disagrees. Greg Anderson closed the Jacksonville City Council agenda meeting Tuesday by reaffirming the memo he sent last week banning cellphone use in meetings. He said […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

FloridaPolitics.com caught up with U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown and HUD Field Director Alesia Scott-Ford after a meeting with Jacksonville officials regarding Eureka Gardens. The two federal employees were united with a common message: Things will get better in Eureka Gardens, and it will be sooner than later. Scott-Ford pointed out that the issue that facilitated […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

Former St. Johns County Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson, running in a safe Republican district, likely doesn’t have to worry about a challenger. Nonetheless, the HD 17 incumbent’s fundraising machine hums along, with September being her second month over $10,000 raised, and her strongest month yet. A $10,601 September pushes her just shy of $30,000 raised. She’s spent a […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

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One of the most compelling State House races is the three-way dance in Northeast Florida’s HD 19, which sees Putnam County’s Bobby Payne up against two powerhouses of Clay County politics: former RPOF Chairwoman Leslie Dougher, and the wife of the incumbent, Katherine Van Zant. A $7,200 September brings Van Zant’s total to more than […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

September was a good month for HD 18 Republican Travis Cummings, as big dollar donors ponied up a total of $12,500, pushing his total up to $103,350. This was his biggest fundraising month since March, suggesting that Cummings’ money machine has shaken off the summer doldrums and found autumnal momentum. Of his 17 donations this […]

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John Thune, John Barasso and Mike Crapo. Image via AP.

Leslie Scott Jean-Bart fundraising underwhelms again in September

Eureka Gardens code inspection reports raise existential questions

Broward County approves looser regulations for Uber

GOP hopeful John Couriel breaks out in September fundraising for HD 114

Planning Commission drama enlivens Jacksonville City Council

Jax council president, counsel discuss texting, lawsuit, possible shade meeting

Corrine Brown, HUD rep vow action on Eureka Gardens

HD 17 Cyndi Stevenson has 5-figure September

HD 19 Katherine Van Zant raises $7,200 in September

HD 18 Travis Cummings hits 6 figures in fundraising