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Ryan RaySeptember 15, 2015

Twenty members of Congress signed a letter to the nation’s top agricultural official on Tuesday calling for federal assistance in the Florida’s fight against an infestation of Oriental Fruit Flies that threatens the nation’s wintertime supply of fruits, vegetables and nuts. U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, the Florida delegation’s sole freshman Democrat, joined 12 Republicans and […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 15, 2015

A resolution of support for Local Bill J-1 to be considered by the Duval County Legislative Delegation was the principal item of legislative interest in Tuesday’s Jacksonville City Council Rules and Land Use and Zoning committee meetings. The goal of the bill is to provide allowances for space and seating requirements in a specialized zone called […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 15, 2015

Fireworks emerged in Tuesday’s meeting of the Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee when Councilman Tommy Hazouri stood in opposition to the appointment of Kirk Wendland as Economic Development Officer during what otherwise was an uncontroversial group of appointments. Hazouri has not been thrilled with Mayor Lenny Curry‘s approach to composition of independent boards, yet this […]

Melissa RossSeptember 15, 2015

He’s a man who seems to be everywhere these days. Weighing in on every hot-button issue from Medicaid expansion to Planned Parenthood. Pushing a “cold case” task force. But this month, Jacksonville state Sen. Aaron Bean is also tripping the light fantastic. Yes, Bean is one of the North Florida “stars” who will compete Saturday night […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 15, 2015

On Tuesday, Republican Mike Twitty received the backing of two leading Pinellas County political figures in his bid to become the county’s next property appraiser. The 48-year-old professional real estate appraiser announced endorsements from state Senator Jeff Brandes and St. Petersburg Councilman-elect Ed Montanari. Twitty faces former state Rep. Jim Frishe in the race to […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 15, 2015

On Tuesday, the Jacksonville City Council’s Recreation, Community Development, Public Health and Safety Committee (RCDPHS) hosted heated discussion on a surprising matter: the amended and restated Equestrian Center contract, which was approved in Finance on Monday without any particular drama. Schellenberg questioned Alberta Hipps, former City Council president and advocate for all things Westside, who was […]

Frank TorresSeptember 15, 2015

Susannah Randolph, candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, will hold a fundraiser in Sarasota this month with a host committee featuring St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman. “Susannah Randolph has a strong record of fighting for Florida’s middle class, seniors, and the environment,” Kriseman says in the announcement. “I am proud to support her and Central Florida needs […]

Frank TorresSeptember 15, 2015

When candidates for Orlando City Council District 6 debate at the Hope Church on Sept. 23, there will be one notable absence. Incumbent Sam Ings won’t be there. When organizers announced the debate, Ings wasn’t listed among the participants, which include real-estate agent Nathan Chambers, activist Lawanna Gelzer, and law professor Ka’Juel Washington. “Incumbent Commissioner Samuel Ings was invited to the […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 14, 2015

Gary Price scored another fundraising win in August, besting Republican Reps. Matt Hudson and Kathleen Passidomo in the contentious three-way primary for Senate District 23. The former Naples City Council member took in $14,120 for the month, more than Hudson and Passidomo combined, and spent $7,624. The August haul puts Price at about $109,000 cash-on-hand, […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 14, 2015

A Democrat who accused former U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney of election rigging has filed to run for the Florida House District 47 seat against incumbent Winter Garden Republican Mike Miller. Clint Curtis filed for the seat Monday, making him the second Democrat to enter the race since Henry Lim filed in early August. Curtis is […]

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U.S. House members from Florida implore USDA to help battle fruit fly infestation

Local Bill J-1 backed by two Jax Council committees

In Rules Committee, Tommy Hazouri opposes Kirk Wendland’s appointment to Office of Economic Development

Aaron Bean puts on his dancing shoes

Jeff Brandes, Ed Montanari endorse Mike Twitty for Pinellas Property Appraiser

Jax rec panel grills Alberta Hipps on Equestrian Center funding

Rick Kriseman to host Sarasota fundraiser for Susannah Randolph in CD9 race

Sam Ings will be no-show at Orlando City Council District 6 debate

Gary Price scores another fundraising win in August for SD 23 primary race

Former Tom Feeney accuser becomes 2nd Democrat to file in House District 47 race