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Frank TorresOctober 9, 2015

Businessman and veteran Paul Paulson will be getting help on the ground later this month, when Young Republicans from across the state will deploy to Orlando to help his attempt to deny incumbent Buddy Dyer a fifth term as mayor. “I’m incredibly excited that FFYR is doing a deployment to help with the campaign,” said Paulson […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 9, 2015

Fourth District State Attorney Angela Corey has all the right endorsements for her re-election campaign, and her fundraising is red hot as well. With almost $28,000 raised in September, Corey holds $213,642 in total. Duval County law firms dominate the September report, which includes a $1,000 donation from the Fraternal Order of Police, which endorsed her […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 9, 2015

A group of Jacksonville activists plan to express their opinions about Mayor Lenny Curry‘s plan to remove two active Democrats, Planning Commission Chairwoman Lisa King and member Joey McKinnon, from the city panel. About 45 people are expected to attend Tuesday’s City Council meeting in what event organizer Kristellys Zolondek describes as a “community feedback […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 9, 2015

The controversy about the Jacksonville City Council members who texted with firefighter union chief Randy Wyse during city budget deliberations in September rages on, and for one candidate for state attorney it has become a political issue. In a prepared statement, Wes White asserts that “members of the City Council engaged in a series of […]

Peter SchorschOctober 9, 2015

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford announced Friday his endorsement of state House candidate Jason Fischer. “Jason Fischer is exactly the kind of principled conservative leader that Jacksonville needs,” Weatherford said. “I am proud to support Jason as the next representative from District 16 because I know he will be a strong voice for the conservative reforms our state […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 9, 2015

As is the case throughout the country, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority is bringing compressed natural gas buses into its fleet. On Monday, the big reveal happens in front of Jacksonville’s City Hall. “JTA will receive a total of 23 CNG buses by the end of November 2015, in time for the launch of JTA’s First […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 9, 2015

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To get an idea of how deeply shaken Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry has been by the Eureka Gardens code problems, his letters to federal officials give a strong indication. “While I have walked through the doors of my home for nearly 10 years, Friday evening’s entry was unlike any other, as I could not shake […]

Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

Hundreds gathered at the North Lake Community Elementary school Thursday night to listen to a resolution between local leaders and officials from Orlando International Airport on a land deal to expand operations closer to the growing Lake Nona community. District 1 Commissioner Jim Gray stood before the standing room-only audience and attempted to ease concerns that the development […]

Phil AmmannOctober 8, 2015

Uber is giving potential Tampa Bay startups a shot at 15 minutes of fame, by providing on-demand face time with a venture capitalist. On Friday, select users can get the undivided attention of a potential investor – just enough time for the ultimate “elevator pitch.” UberPitch, a joint promotion with Florida Funders, will offer rides […]

Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, joined by mayors from major cities worldwide were in Washington Thursday morning to meet with Secretary of State John Kerry and U.N. Secretary-General Envoy Michael Bloomberg. The discussion was on best practices and possible solutions for addressing the challenge of climate change. The work session, part of the “Our Cities, Our Climate” initiative, was through […]

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Paul Paulson gets help from Florida Young Republicans in Orlando mayoral race

Angela Corey clears $213K total with big September

Opponents of Jax planning board removals say they’ll pack City Council meeting

Wes White calls for grand jury investigation of Jax Council texters

Big get: Will Weatherford endorses Jason Fisher in HD 16

JTA to roll out compressed natural gas buses Monday

Why Lenny Curry is going to the wall for Eureka Gardens

Hundreds attend town hall on Orlando Airport development near Lake Nona

UberPitch offers Tampa Bay entrepreneurs on-demand venture capitalists

Buddy Dyer attends John Kerry climate change work session