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A.G. GancarskiMay 20, 2016

Ask and ye shall receive. Jacksonville Rep. Reggie Fullwood wanted a “bill of particulars,” compelling federal prosecutors to lay out the list of who was defrauded in his case. “The Defendant has been made to understand the ‘another’ at issue is not the various contributors whose contributions may have been converted to Fullwood’s personal use. Thus, it is unclear from […]

Scott PowersMay 20, 2016

Orlando Democrat Susannah Randolph has won the backing of Air Line Pilots Association in her run for Congressional District 9. The union, which represents 52,000 pilots worldwide, expressed confidence in Randolph’s ability to fight for air safety and security, as well as for high-paying jobs. “ALPA is proud to support Susannah Randolph for Congress in […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 20, 2016

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The Congressional District 5 Democratic primary got more interesting on Thursday, with Tallahasseean Al Lawson holding a meet and greet at the University Club to introduce himself to Jacksonville Democrats and other interested parties. On hand were some candidates, such as Terry Fields in House District 14, and Kristellys Estanga of the Jacksonville Young Democrats. There wasn’t a huge turnout […]

Scott PowersMay 19, 2016

Bloomberg Sports reported late Thursday that Orlando has won the Pro Bowl sweepstakes and the NFL will move the football all-star game to the City Beautiful starting next January. However, local officials said they were not aware of anything that could confirm the development. Bloomberg cited anonymous sources, contending that the NFL had not made […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 19, 2016

Doyle Carter and John Crescimbeni have seven pledges apiece with just five days before the Jacksonville City Council chooses a new vice president. Thus, the charm offensive is on as both men try to secure support. Today’s target: Southside Republican Danny Becton. Crescimbeni, then Carter, each tried to pitch the council’s social conservative newcomer. And each man’s […]

Melissa RossMay 19, 2016

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The Northeast Florida donor class is ramping up its efforts to support 4th Judicial Circuit State Attorney candidate and trial attorney Melissa Nelson. An appeal went out this week from Jacksonville’s Gary Chartrand, executive chairman of Acosta and a member of the State Board of Education. “This race represents what I have always valued in the […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 19, 2016

When FloridaPolitics.com asked Jacksonville City Councilman Aaron Bowman why he introduced a bill to bring slots to Jacksonville via the politically connected bestbet, Bowman’s answer was pragmatic. “It’s about jobs” and the city’s “financial well being,” Bowman said, noting that jobs are created on both the operations side and the maintenance side for the machines. The city will get […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 19, 2016

“Mr. Manners” is hoping to become “Sen. Manners.” John Houman filed paperwork Tuesday to run for the Florida Senate in District 19. The Tampa Republican, who calls himself “Mr. Manners” on his website, is the only Republican in the race. So who is he? Houman did not immediately respond to an interview request, but he […]

Scott PowersMay 19, 2016

Elected officials from Seminole County like the job Mike Ertel has been doing to supervise their elections. Ertel on Thursday released a list of scores of current and former elected officials from the county who have either endorsed his re-election bid this fall or have contributed to his campaign. Ertel, a Republican, does not have any […]

Scott PowersMay 19, 2016

The Florida Police Benevolent Association has added its endorsement to other first-responder groups backing state Sen. Darren Soto in his Democratic run in Orlando-based Congressional District 9. The PBA declared Soto a proponent in the Florida Legislature of police and firefighters, in particular noting his legislative efforts to close loopholes that had denied full benefits […]

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Feds: Reggie Fullwood defrauded donors, state Division of Elections

Susannah Randolph gets airline pilots’ union backing in CD 9

Al Lawson makes a play for Jacksonville Democrats

Orlando gets the NFL Pro Bowl

Jax Council VP candidates pitch Danny Becton for support

The fundraising push is ramping up for Melissa Nelson

Jacksonville pols grapple with slots referendum legislation

John Houman, a self-described ‘Mr. Manners,’ announces SD 19 bid

Mike Ertel gets long list of endorsements for Seminole Supervisor of Elections

Police Benevolent Association endorses Darren Soto in CD 9