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Scott PowersApril 13, 2016

Florida congressional candidate Val Demings has received the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas of California for her bid in Orlando-based Congressional District 10, her campaign announced Wednesday. “The decision was easy – Val Demings ran in 2012 in a much tougher district, nearly upsetting a well-funded incumbent, showing that she is willing to fight […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

When FloridaPolitics.com talked to former Duval County Sheriff John Rutherford Wednesday, he said he’d been “running with his hair on fire all day.” That was metaphorical. What wasn’t metaphorical: his interest in running to succeed Ander Crenshaw in Congress. Rutherford told us he’s taking a long, hard look at the race, having been strongly encouraged by supporters […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

Is Nassau County on the brink of fiscal disaster? Citizens for a Better Nassau County contends in a white paper that if changes aren’t made, problems are imminent. The paper was presented during a Tuesday evening meeting of the group, in which Shanea Jones, the director of the Office of Management & Budget and assistant county manager […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2016

Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission executive director Kyle Cockream says his final day on the job will be July 11. Cockream announced he was stepping down on Monday after serving two years on the job, but said at Wednesday’s PTC meeting that he began “having communications” with agency chair Victor Crist about leaving the post back on […]

Scott PowersApril 13, 2016

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said Wednesday that his proposal to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana would give police officers a third choice between arresting or just warning people. The proposed ordinance, which will go before the Orlando City Council on Monday, creates a new municipal civil citation — a $50 penalty — for people caught […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

The expansion of Jacksonville’s Human Rights Ordinance is on the backburner to LGBT people, but the First Coast Tea Party sent Mayor Lenny Curry a recent letter opposing HRO expansion. “We encourage the City Council to NOT create a new protected class,” says the letter, which notes that “Jacksonville’s business community is thriving/growing.” The First Coast Tea […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

When Governor Rick Scott visits a Florida town, odds are good that job creation is on the agenda. Wednesday in Jacksonville was no exception. Scott announced that Novolex will be expanding their Hilex Poly brand manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, which will create 25 new jobs and invest $6 million in the local community. Novolex makes plastic […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

Senator Marco Rubio, early in his political life, volunteered for the ultimately unsuccessful 1994 gubernatorial campaign of Ander Crenshaw. With Crenshaw having announced that he will not run for re-election, Rubio issued a statement Wednesday. “Throughout his career in public service,” Rubio wrote, “Ander Crenshaw has represented the people of Florida with honor, distinction and results. When […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

Miami Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart issued a statement after Jacksonville Congressman Ander Crenshaw confirmed reports Wednesday that he would not seek re-election. “This morning, a longtime colleague and close friend Ander Crenshaw announced his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives. I am proud to serve alongside a man who has given his life to public service, first […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

The big story in Jacksonville this week: the race to replace Ander Crenshaw in the United States Congress. One potential candidate, Mayor Lenny Curry, has ruled it out multiple times in the last twenty-four hours, including at a Wednesday media availability on Jacksonville’s Westside. “Ander let me know,” Curry said, calling Crenshaw a “friend and mentor” and saying […]

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Val Demings endorsed by California U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas

John Rutherford strongly considering congressional run

Is Nassau County on the fiscal brink?

Kyle Cockream’s last day as Hillsborough PTC head is July 11

Buddy Dyer proposes decriminalizing pot in Orlando

First Coast Tea Party says HRO expansion advocates herd them “like sheep to the slaughter”

Rick Scott honors Jax company, ceremonially signs tax cut bill

Marco Rubio lauds Ander Crenshaw as “true champion of our military”

Mario Diaz-Balart salutes Ander Crenshaw

Lenny Curry rules out House run, but John Delaney, Lake Ray consider it