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Scott PowersMay 5, 2016

Orlando Democrat Susannah Randolph has picked up another labor endorsement in her primary race for Congressional District 9, this time the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The Teamsters ranks of 1.4 million members no longer are limited to dock workers, but include a diverse range of people such as costumed characters at Walt Disney World, car […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 4, 2016

At a special seven-hour meeting Wednesday evening, the Jacksonville City Council Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee discussed The Roost, a controversial restaurant development in Riverside. They didn’t get close to a vote, and the decision was made, before public comments, to adjourn until 4 p.m. Monday. **** Community outcry has beset the proposed project since […]

Drew WilsonMay 4, 2016

Republican Rep. Doug Broxson announced Wednesday he had raised more than $165,000 between his Senate campaign account and political committee since Sine Die. “We are strongly encouraged by the support we are receiving,” Broxson said. “The folks in Northwest Florida know my commitment to the conservative values we share. I am grateful for their confidence, […]

Scott PowersMay 4, 2016

Eight candidates have qualified for the ballot and two others have withdrawn their candidacies for seven seats on the Orange County Courts bench. Another seven candidates have filed and there are prospects for contested elections for at least five of the seven judgeships. Candidates have until noon Friday to qualify. In the county’s Group 1, Eric DuBois from […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 4, 2016

There’s a new candidate in the Congressional District 4 race: Republican David Foxx, who filed in CD 6 before realizing redistricting placed his residence in CD 4. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported Wednesday that the St. Augustine business consultant was “unaware” he was not in CD 6. “I should seek representing the people in the district where I live when I […]

Scott PowersMay 4, 2016

House Speaker Paul Ryan is making the Republican plan to offer relief to Puerto Rico’s debt crisis a top priority, expects the newest draft to emerge soon, and will seek quick passage. The bill, H.R. 4900, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), comes with assurance to conservatives that it is no […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 4, 2016

Kathleen Passidomo can add members of the Senate’s future leadership to her list of supporters. Senate Majority Leader Bill Galvano, Sen. Wilton Simpson, and House Majority Whip Jim Boyd are scheduled to host a fundraiser for Passidomo’s Senate District 28 bid on June 21 in Bradenton. Both Galvano, a Bradenton Republican, and Simpson, a Trilby […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 4, 2016

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On Wednesday afternoon, Jax Council vice presidential candidate John Crescimbeni solicited the support of fellow Democrat Garrett Dennis in a tight race against Republican Doyle Carter. Dennis had been expected to meet with Carter before Crescimbeni, but the meeting was cancelled as Carter was traveling. Because of that, Dennis was not prepared to sign on with Crescimbeni, he […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 4, 2016

The chairmanship of the Republican Party of Duval County will be up for grabs again, with Lake Ray stepping down, say reliable sources. Ray, running against John Rutherford in Congressional District 4, will step down soon, say sources, with elections to be held this month. With that departure in mind, possible replacements would seem to include Vice […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 4, 2016

Mayor Lenny Curry and other Duval dignitaries kicked off the countdown to THE PLAYERS Championship at a Wednesday news conference. Last week, the Jax Chamber hosted a similar presser, extolling the good news about THE PLAYERS Championship. Wednesday was the politicians’ turn. Curry noted that before he was mayor and when he was a private sector accountant, the […]

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Susannah Randolph picks up Teamsters support in CD 9

Jax LUZ Committee discusses Roost, will resume action Monday

Doug Broxson post-Sine Die fundraising tops $165K in SD 1 race

Orange County judicial races coming into focus

David Foxx switches filing to CD 4 from CD 6

Paul Ryan making Puerto Rico relief bill top priority, but Democrats call it unfair to islanders

Future Senate leadership lining up behind Kathleen Passidomo

Garrett Dennis holds off on backing John Crescimbeni for Jax Council VP

Duval GOP gears up to elect chairman, again

Jax pols gear up for The PLAYERS Championship