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Peter SchorschMay 26, 2016

In a Republican primary in a state House race in Tampa Bay, a handful of endorsements matter more than others. Were incoming House Speaker Richard Corcoran to offer an endorsement or one of the region’s Republican U.S. Representatives or state Senators, that would really count for something. The same can be said of an endorsement from former House […]

Scott PowersMay 26, 2016

For six years, one of the most active and personable leaders in Orlando’s Tea Party movement has appeared in public seemingly defiant to disabilities that have him walking in clear pain or writing with only partial fingers. But Peter Lee, 46, now is conceding to his injuries, saying doctors finally have convinced him his left leg has […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 25, 2016

Ken Sukhia has received enough signatures to secure a spot on the ballot. Sukhia announced Tuesday he had received enough signatures to qualify for the Congressional District 2 race. Sukhia thanked his supporters for their help to gather the signatures. “I was the last person to enter this race and I’m proud that it took […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2016

An important endorsement came through from Sen. Travis Hutson for Hans Tanzler in the crowded GOP primary in Congressional District 4 Wednesday. Tanzler, best known in Duval County where his father was mayor of Jacksonville for over a decade, will benefit from the important endorsement from Hutson, whose base is St. Johns County. “Hans Tanzler is the […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2016

State Rep. Lake Ray has officially qualified for the Congressional District 4 ballot by petition, claimed his campaign on Wednesday. “Our campaign collected over 3,300 petitions in just 16 days, the response from the community has been overflowing, from Nassau County, to the streets of Jacksonville, to the beaches of St. Johns County,” Ray said. “This […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2016

On Wednesday in Jacksonville, 4th Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey and Public Defender Matt Shirk had what was being billed as a “friendly discussion of the justice system and to boost knowledge about the issues discussed.” What it was, instead, was a mauling. Corey went on the offense from the beginning, dishing out pointed attacks both […]

Scott PowersMay 25, 2016

Illinois Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has endorsed Susannah Randolph in the Congressional District 9 Democratic primary contest, Randolph’s campaign announced Wednesday Schakowsky, co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force, noted that Randolph would be a strong and consistent advocate for Florida’s senior citizens. “Susannah will be a key progressive ally in Congress […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2016

Republican State Attorney candidate Wes White made news earlier this month, representing a mother challenging the commitment of the Duval County School District to providing bathroom options for transgender students. The suit was filed in the wake of the Obama administration issuing a letter linking failure to provide such public accommodations with the potential loss of […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2016

Attention: Steve Diebenow. More billable hours are headed your way on this Roost issue. But this time, in a different venue. Despite Council approving the planned unit development of the Roost by a 13-to-5 margin, the fight to keep the 150-seat restaurant off Oak Street in Riverside, which will have liquor sales and live entertainment, isn’t over […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2016

One might think, given the fact that 4th Circuit Public Defender Matt Shirk and State Attorney Angela Corey are in competitive GOP primaries, they might debate their opponents. While there’s still plenty of time for that to happen, it’s not happening Wednesday afternoon. The embattled incumbents, each facing challenges from members of their own party, will instead debate each other. […]

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Big get: Will Weatherford backs Rebecca Smith in HD 60

Facing leg amputation from shocking past, Orlando Tea Party leader Peter Lee seeks financial help

Ken Sukhia receives enough signatures to qualify in CD 2

Travis Hutson backs Hans Tanzler in CD 4 GOP scrum

Lake Ray qualifies for CD 4 GOP primary ballot by petition

Angela Corey comes out swinging against the public defender and the media

Illinois Democrat Jan Schakowsky endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9

Wes White seeks ‘sunshine’ discussion of Duval schools’ transgender bathroom policy

Jacksonville Roost debate not over yet

Matt Shirk, Angela Corey to debate Wednesday … will the right questions be asked?