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A.G. GancarskiAugust 5, 2015

Former Jacksonville City Councilman Don Redman, in the House District 12 race to replace term-limited Lake Ray, has been slow to start his fundraising operation. July was similarly torpid, yet has been his biggest month thus far. Redman raised slightly more than $3,000 in July, pushing his aggregate total just a little more than $7,000. Two $1,000 […]

Frank TorresAugust 5, 2015

House District 47 incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Miller on Wednesday welcomed Democratic challenger Henry Lim to the race for the battleground district. In a phone conversation with Florida Politics, Miller said, “I welcome Mr. Lim to the race. I think it’s a opportunity to discuss the issues that are before the state of Florida now. “We’ll […]

Frank TorresAugust 5, 2015

District 3 Commissioner Pete Clarke said Wednesday morning he’ll be seeking a second term, and formally filed papers for re-election. Florida Politics was on hand at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office, and asked Clarke what his goals are if re-elected. “We’re going to continue to work in our neighborhoods. That’s the strength of […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 5, 2015

Bishop John Guns, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, Sheriff Mike Williams, and Councilwoman Katrina Brown convened at a Wednesday morning press conference promoting the “One City, One Jacksonville Leadership Week for Young Men.” The one-week “leadership academy” for 100 teenage boys from the urban core precedes the new school year, encompassing Aug. 17 through 21. Pastor Guns, in kicking off the […]

Mitch PerryAugust 5, 2015

Two years ago, officials at California State University-Fullerton produced a comprehensive report on police civilian oversight boards. Among their findings was that obstacles to creating a successful agency included politicians who have a “law and order” agenda not conducive to oversight. Plus, if such a board is created, the power that lawmakers have to limit their oversight is through […]

Frank TorresAugust 5, 2015

Henry Lim, an Orlando immigration attorney, filed to run for House District 47 Tuesday. Lim is the lone Democrat in the field, and will be challenging Republican incumbent Mike Miller, in one of the few battleground districts in Florida. In a phone conversation with Florida Politics, Lim had this to say about his reasons for running: […]

Mitch PerryAugust 4, 2015

Noelle Nikpour, an Arkansas-based GOP fundraiser and frequent Fox News analyst, is the latest candidate for the CD18 seat being vacated by Jupiter Democrat Patrick Murphy in 2016. Murphy is running for the U.S. Senate. “I am not a politician,” Nikpour said in a statement. “If you want to fix Washington you cannot keep sending politicians […]

Frank TorresAugust 4, 2015

Former Seminole County Commissioner Grant Maloy said Tuesday afternoon that he’s filed to run for Seminole County Clerk of Courts in 2016. Maloy said he wants to bring his combination of experience in the private and public sector to the office. “As clerk, my focus will be to ensure that our tax dollars are being […]

Frank TorresAugust 4, 2015

Tuesday morning the Orange County Board of Commissioners received a briefing on the measures being taken to prevent predatory towing in the region. A year ago, the commission approved ordinances for vehicle towing in response to a public concern over the growth of trespass towing activity. The public complaints that prompted the changes included towing […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 4, 2015

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The Tuesday afternoon meeting of the Jacksonville City Council’s Rules Committee didn’t exactly promise fireworks, but with the Hemming Park emergency authorization on the table, it was worth checking out. After a series of unanimous appointments, the Little Van Wert Avenue river access bill withdrawal, and a deferment of the Charlotte’s Web moratorium, the first bill […]

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HD 12 candidate Don Redman has biggest fundraising month yet

Mike Miller welcomes Henry Lim to Florida House District 47 contest

Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke seeks re-election

Jax mayor and sheriff fulfill 1C1J inauguration promise

Tampa residents to call for civilian review board to monitor police

Attorney Henry Lim files to run in HD 47

GOP commentator Noelle Nikpour latest candidate to enter CD 18 race

Former commissioner Grant Maloy announces candidacy for Seminole Clerk of Courts

Orange County keeping tabs on predatory towing practices

Jax Council Rules committee approves Hemming Park contract