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A.G. GancarskiOctober 12, 2015

One of the most active and consistent fundraising operations in Northeast Florida this cycle is that of HD 16 Republican Jason Fischer. The Jacksonville Republican, between his “Conservative Solutions for Jacksonville” PAC and campaign accounts, brought in $23,700 in total in September, with $20,000 of it on the PAC side, bringing that tally up to $60,000. […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 12, 2015

On Monday afternoon, the second meeting of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority Skyway Advisory Group convened in the JTA Boardroom, as group members weighed a variety of options regarding what to do with the Skyway as it approaches its 30th year in existence. Options range from tearing it down completely, to decommissioning it and letting it […]

Drew WilsonOctober 12, 2015

Campaign donations are filling campaign accounts in Southwest Florida, with Republican Reps. Jim Boyd, Ray Pilon and Greg Steube each posting their best fundraising reports since the start of the 2015 session. Boyd, running unopposed in House District 71, added $39,000 in contributions this past month, raising his on-hand cash to $56,246 for his fourth […]

Drew WilsonOctober 12, 2015

Three of five Republicans running for House District 4 posted strong September fundraising numbers, with Wayne Harris still hanging on to a five-figure lead he built when he was the only candidate in the race. Harris has collected a little over $40,000 in contributions since he filed for the seat held by exiting Rep. Matt Gaetz in […]

Mitch PerryOctober 12, 2015

In the wake of highly publicized acts of police brutality captured by cellphone cameras during the past year, more law enforcement agencies are using or are about to begin using body-worn cameras (BWCs). While they have been celebrated as a technological breakthrough that can protect law enforcement officers as well as members of the public […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 12, 2015

[UPDATED: In the wake of this memo, The Florida-Times Union reports on Monday night that Lenny Curry has sought resignation letters from every other member of the JEA Board “The mayor felt it necessary to communicate with the five remaining board members given the recent admonishment by the general counsel of the city of Jacksonville and further revelations […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 12, 2015

Fernandina Beach Republican Sheri Treadwell has been hailed by some Republicans as the party’s only chance to drop Donnie Horner in the crowded six-way GOP primary to replace Janet Adkins. With this in mind, the former Duval supervisor of elections worker’s fundraising has been something to watch. September saw another month of decent, though not eye-popping, fundraising […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 12, 2015

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State Sen. Geraldine Thompson said Monday she’s running for Congress. Flanked by family, friends and supporters, Thompson outlined her “Our Families First” agenda as she launched her Democratic bid for Florida’s 10th Congressional District The seat is held by Daniel Webster, who’s vying to be GOP Speaker of the House. Thompson’s campaign agenda includes focus […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 12, 2015

On Monday morning in front of City Hall, U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, Mayor Lenny Curry, and Councilmembers Reggie Brown and Joyce Morgan helped hail the first of 100 Jacksonville Transportation Authority compressed natural gas buses. Such buses appear to be the future of the JTA fleet. They’re projected to save the JTA $5.7 million over […]

Staff ReportsOctober 12, 2015

The interim chief of Social Security will meet with Sarasota residents Thursday during a town hall meeting set up by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan. “I wanted seniors in our region to have a chance to meet the person who runs one of the most important federal programs in the nation,” Buchanan, a Longboat Key Republican, […]

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Jason Fischer’s PAC banks big bucks in September as Dick Kravitz languishes

JTA Skyway Committee seeks to figure out way forward

Money flows in Southwest Florida House races

Wayne Harris hangs on to fundraising lead in five-way HD 4 race

USF/Orlando PD study finds police body cameras reduce citizen complaints

Jax general counsel issues “Sunshine Law” memo to JEA board, before Lenny Curry requests resignations

HD 11 Sheri Treadwell breaches $40K threshold

Democrat Geraldine Thompson eyes Dan Webster coup

Jax dignitaries show for big reveal of JTA compressed natural gas bus

Sarasota town hall to feature Social Security’s acting chief Carolyn W. Colvin