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A.G. GancarskiAugust 27, 2015

[Updated: 4:43 p.m.] Peter Bower is one of the more powerful people on the JEA Board. He serves as Vice Chair and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee. He also has a history of contentious statements since taking that position, including broadsides against the man who appointed him. Bower was appointed by Jacksonville mayor Alvin […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 27, 2015

On Thursday, the Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee took a romp through the Public Works budget as part of its larger budget review. As the discussion proceeded from JEA and vehicle replacement to stormwater and landfill issues, tensions reared their head. Before that, many other subjects were discussed. Fun Fact: Operating expenses are up $3,7M, […]

Phil AmmannAugust 27, 2015

Local entrepreneur Jay Woodbury is endorsing Republican candidate Wayne Harris in his bid for House District 4, citing a strong support of Second Amendment rights for his decision. An Okaloosa County Commissioner, Harris is running for the seat being vacated in 2016 by state Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is seeking to replace his father, state […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 27, 2015

Thursday morning’s Jacksonville Finance Committee budget hearing includes a cavalcade of departments. Interesting talkers include the Human Rights Commission, Downtown Vision, the Jacksonville Journey, and the Jacksonville Children’s Commission. The latter department occasioned a robust discussion of salary raises in independent authorities, with accord from senior administration members and council members that the process needed […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 27, 2015

Thursday morning’s Jacksonville Finance Committee budget hearing is set to include a potpourri of departments. The first big talker was the budget for the Talent Management program, related to a tuition reimbursement program of $125,000 for Jacksonville Fire and Rescue promotional requirements. That led Councilman John Crescimbeni to ask whether it was part of collective […]

Melissa RossAugust 27, 2015

Honestly, the main thing I can remember was the color of the news car. It was burgundy, inside and out. Merlot. When we heard the shots, we jumped inside and sped off. I threw my purse onto the floor and it stood out against the winy carpet. Then it pressed onto the simple two-way radios […]

Phil AmmannAugust 26, 2015

Attorney and entrepreneur Rick Kozell released a list today of more than a dozen endorsements from prominent GOP leaders in his bid for Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Kozell, a Jupiter native and Georgetown University Law Center graduate, is seeking the open seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, who is leaving to run for the U.S. […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 26, 2015

The Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee continued its budget reviews on Wednesday afternoon. Documents were sparse in terms of change recommendations from Council Auditor Kirk Sherman, yet with the Jacksonville City Council, the potential is always there for lively discussion. The discussion of the Court budget, with Chief Judge Mark Mahon, was notable more for its […]

Drew WilsonAugust 26, 2015

More than three years out, the race to take over for Venice Republican Sen. Nancy Detert is heating up. Republican Nora Patterson jumped into the Senate District 28 race Monday, making her the second candidate in the race after former District 74 Rep. Doug Holder filed in January 2013. Patterson is a former member of […]

Drew WilsonAugust 26, 2015

The first Democrat has jumped into the race to take over for Daytona Beach Democratic state Rep. Dwayne Taylor, who terms out in 2016. Patrick Jauan Henry filed for the House District 26 seat on Tuesday, joining Republican Michael Cantu who filed for the seat in January. Henry has been a member of the Daytona […]

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JEA Board member called on NE FL GOP legislators to “resign” in April

Jax Public Works budget reveals landfill, stormwater stresses

Panhandle businessman endorses Wayne Harris for HD 4, citing 2nd Amendment support

Lenny Curry addresses Jax Finance Committee budget hearing

JFRD tuition reimbursement under fire at Jax Finance Committee budget review

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CD 18 hopeful Rick Kozell releases list of high-profile GOP endorsements

Jax Finance Committee looks at regulatory compliance, debt affordability

Race to replace Nancy Detert heats up, 3 years out

First Democrat files in Daytona Beach House District 26 race