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A.G. GancarskiOctober 8, 2015

Before a Thursday afternoon event promoting October as “Seafood Nutrition Partnership Month,” Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry spoke with reporters about other issues. On the current controversy regarding Jacksonville City Council members texting with Fire Union Chief Randy Wyse about possible mechanisms to restore firefighter pay during the council’s budget meeting in September, Curry was typically […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 8, 2015

In a crowded six-way race for fundraising in state House District 11, Bryceville Republican (and Nassau County Commissioner) Barry Holloway has struggled to compete with the Donnie Horner money machine. That said, Holloway isn’t going away. He loaned his campaign $10,000, which is one sign. Another sign: Though he raised only $1,850 last month, his contributors […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 8, 2015

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Jacksonville Republican State Rep. Jay Fant likely won’t face meaningful opposition in his bid for re-election in 2016, so his desultory fundraising in September is likely not so noteworthy. Fant raised $500 in September, all of it from Philadelphia’s Ace Insurance Co. The $500 brings Fant’s cumulative total to $24,000. Fant has spent $4,280 thus far on […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 8, 2015

The persistent, percussive oomph of oom-pah polka filled the air, drowning out the off-record conversations among elected officials and those they represent in Hemming Plaza on Wednesday night, as Jacksonville’s storied Art Walk held its third Oktoberfest celebration. The main attraction for political watchers: Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, who was joined by longtime Jaguars mascot Curtis “Jaxson […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 8, 2015

As the Jacksonville mayoral campaign between Lenny Curry and Alvin Brown heated up, one of Curry’s vows was that he would institute a 90 day audit of the city’s financial situation. His rationale was summed up by an email from his campaign in late April in which he pledged to bring back “sound fiscal management.” “With news […]

Drew WilsonOctober 7, 2015

Democratic House District 30 challenger Ryan Yadav cut his campaign a $25,000 check last month, pushing his on-hand total past incumbent Republican Bob Cortes – for now. After the loan and a few minor expenditures Yadav sprang to a $5,000 lead over Cortes. However he didn’t bring in much else. A single $250 check in […]

Frank TorresOctober 7, 2015

A new robocall from businessman and veteran Paul Paulson features an endorsement from Barry Goldwater Jr. in a move he hopes will swing votes his way in the Orlando mayoral race. “Hello, this is Barry Goldwater, Jr and I’m calling you on behalf of Paul Paulson, our Republican candidate for Orlando mayor. Paul Paulson is a veteran who […]

Frank TorresOctober 7, 2015

State Sen. Darren Soto nabbed the endorsement of California U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas Wednesday afternoon, the latest show of support for the man seeking to represent Florida’s 9th Congressional District. “Darren Soto is a rising star,” Cardenas said. “He has shown true dedication to fixing our immigration system and I look forward to having him as a partner in Congress.” […]

Frank TorresOctober 7, 2015

Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz has endorsed former Congresswoman Sandy Adams in her bid to return to Washington representing Florida’s 6th Congressional District. “We need good people like Sandy Adams, who pour their heart and soul into doing the right thing, in Congress,” said Chaffetz. “I’ve seen her up-close-and-personal fight for our country. We need Sandy […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 7, 2015

[Updated at 7:16 p.m] In Tuesday’s meeting of the Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee, Councilman Tommy Hazouri voted against Russ Thomas being appointed to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority. This came as a surprise to Thomas, who received a very genial voicemail from Hazouri, pledging what seemed to be unconditional support before the vote. “Hey Russ, […]

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Lenny Curry talks 90 Day Audit and council text scandal

HD 11 Barry Holloway raises $1,850 in September

HD 15 Jay Fant has $500 September

Lenny Curry leads Jax Artwalk Oktoberfest celebration

The 90 day audit: Is Jacksonville on the fiscal brink?

Democratic HD 30 challenger passes Bob Cortes in cash on hand, for now

Paul Paulson releases robocall featuring Barry Goldwater Jr. in Orlando Mayor race

California U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas endorses Darren Soto in CD 9

Jason Chaffetz endorses Sandy Adams in CD 6

A look at Tommy Hazouri’s change of heart on Russ Thomas