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A.G. GancarskiApril 25, 2016

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A bill (2016-198) designed to appropriate a quarter million dollars of contingency money to a Hemming Park stage, got pushback in a Jacksonville City Council special committee Monday. Councilman John Crescimbeni said “the bill’s not ready for prime time,” while Finance Chair Bill Gulliford noted that it might be time to have a look at the long-range, five-year plan […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 25, 2016

A Jacksonville City Council Special Committee comprised of the Finance and Recreation, Community Development, Public Health, and Safety (RCDPHS) committees tackled on Monday a controversial bill, 2015-519, which regulates property donation of the 436 parcels under city ownership. The bill, passed on Monday, will be on Tuesday’s Council agenda as an addendum item. 2015-519, which […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 25, 2016

On Monday, the re-election campaign of 4th Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey trumpeted another in a series of key endorsements, this from Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler. Corey, well ahead in the money race against primary opponent Wes White, has scored establishment endorsements by the dozens, including from Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and his predecessor, CD 5 […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 25, 2016

CD-7 Rep. John Mica appears likely to sail toward re-election, but in Washington, D.C., the North-Central Florida Republican is less popular. The Washington City Paper took issue with Mica last week, calling him a “District-bashing Congressman [who] doesn’t pay his own taxes on time,” a response to Mica’s opposition to federal funding for its faltering Metro system. […]

Ryan RayApril 23, 2016

Rep. Matt Gaetz knows voters are angry. He’s angry too. Invective against “spineless politicians” and “lawless bureaucrats” peppered the Ft. Walton Beach Republican’s campaign kick off tour around Northwest Florida on Saturday. The 33-year-old lawmaker is seeking to succeed U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, whose announced retirement from Congress has set off a chain reaction of electoral maneuvering across […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 22, 2016

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As Corrine Brown says she is running, Al Lawson, her main opponent in the Congressional District 5 Democratic primary, qualified for the ballot Friday by petition. Lawson now has over 2,298 verified petitions. “I have always thought that the voice of the people was the most important. I am very honored to have their support, and will continue […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 22, 2016

Hans Tanzler III, son of the first post-Consolidation mayor (pictured above), former CEO of the St. Johns River Water Management District, and former CFO of the Haskell Company, is “actively considering” a run in Congressional District 4, he told FloridaPolitics.com Friday. Tanzler’s Jacksonville roots run deep. As a third-generation Jacksonville resident with a legacy on both […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 22, 2016

Heather Fitzenhagen has apologized after a campaign email was sent from her House email address. On Thursday, Gary Fineout of the Associated Press reported that Fitzenhagen apologized for a breach of her official House email account after the address was used to send an invitation to a campaign fundraiser. .@RepFitzenhagen apologies for breach of her […]

Drew WilsonApril 22, 2016

Republican House District 52 candidate Brian Hodgers picked up the support Friday from construction industry trade group Associated Builders and Contractors. “I am honored to have the endorsement of ABC Florida,” said Hodgers. “The building industry is so important to our state and ABC’s commitment to free enterprise lines up perfectly with my values. I […]

Phil AmmannApril 22, 2016

Judges are needed in Pasco and Pinellas counties, says 6th Judicial Circuit Judge J. Thomas McGrady. The Pinellas-Pasco Chief Judge is calling for more magistrates to adequately serve the region, reports LobbyTools. The 6th Judicial Circuit is the third-largest in Florida. “We can build additional courtrooms but nothing’s going to happen unless we have more […]

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Hemming Park stage money hits snag in Jax Council committee

Jax Council special committee OKs property donation bill, 2015-519

Angela Corey trumpets key endorsement from Clay County Sheriff

Report: Tax trouble for John Mica?

Matt Gaetz kicks off U.S. House campaign with “Fight Washington” bus tour

Al Lawson qualifies for CD 5 ballot by petition

Hans Tanzler III exploring CD 4 GOP run

Heather Fitzenhagen apologizes for campaign email snafu

Brian Hodgers gets nod from Associated Builders and Contractors in HD 52 race

More judges needed for Pinellas, Pasco says Sixth Circuit Chief Judge