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Peter SchorschApril 11, 2016

Pinellas County Republican state Representative Kathleen Peters has drawn a Democratic challenger in her campaign for a third term serving House District 69. Jennifer Webb filed for the seat Thursday, and is currently the only candidate running against Peters. Hypnotist Robert Saviola had filed to run against Peters as a Libertarian in 2015, but ended his campaign in […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 11, 2016

The dean of Northeast Florida political broadcasters, WJXT’s Kent Justice, will moderate an April 19 Clay County Sheriff’s Forum. The event, at Ridgeview High School, involves four Republican candidates: Craig Aldrich, Darryl Daniels, James Jett, and Harold Rutledge. Doors open at 6, and the discussion starts at 7. Of the candidates in the race, Daniels is the leading fundraiser, over […]

Associated PressApril 10, 2016

Two men ousted from top executive positions at Wounded Warrior Project say their leadership upheld the intent of donors who contributed millions to one of the nation’s largest veteran support groups. Al Giordano and Steve Nardizzi want the Jacksonville-based charity’s board of directors to publicly release the results of an independent review of its records. […]

Associated PressApril 10, 2016

Ferry operators interested in carrying cargo and passengers to Cuba have opened discussions with officials at several Florida ports. Such service has not yet begun because the Cuban government has not approved a U.S. ferry to use one of its ports, but ferries are expected to be a popular way to travel and ship cargo […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 10, 2016

The GOP race in HD 12 is as crowded as anyone could want, with three former Jacksonville City Councilmembers and a current Council assistant among the six-man field. Yet, a confident Mark MacLean, in a mailer appeal to “pro-jobs conservatives,” declares himself “poised to win” the race to succeed Lake Ray (who, word is, is about to make […]

Associated PressApril 10, 2016

The city of Orlando is getting into the open-data game. Mayor Buddy Dyer and Police Chief John Mina are planning to unveil a new website that offers city-specific data for developers and the general public. The data that will be available on the website include business permits, business tax receipts, police calls for service, trash […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 9, 2016

New Edition sang the song “Mr. Telephone Man (There’s Something Wrong with My Line)” about a teen romance gone south. No such songs have been written about Jacksonville’s complaint and information line, 630-CITY, yet. But if there were, they, like the New Edition song from the 80s, would be a lament. Roberta Thomas, a regular […]

Drew WilsonApril 9, 2016

Republican House District 60 candidate Rebecca Smith has raised more than $80,000 in her first month campaigning for the seat held by Tampa Republican Rep. Dana Young, who is running for the Florida Senate. That impressive figure is almost $25,000 more than what Young raised in her first month of campaigning when she won the battleground seat in […]

Scott PowersApril 8, 2016

Orlando Republican candidate Dean Asher has received the endorsement of state Sen. Travis Hutson in Asher’s quest to be elected in the Orlando-based Senate District 13. Asher, a real estate professional, is the lone Republican seeking to succeed term-limited state Sen. Andy Gardiner in the district, which covers much of northern and eastern Orange County. […]

Scott PowersApril 8, 2016

Democratic candidate Val Demings has received the endorsement of the U.S. House of Representatives minority whip in her campaign for the Orlando-based Congressional District 10, her campaign announced Friday. Demings has received the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, a Democrat from Maryland. “Val Demings is the kind of leader we need to advocate on behalf […]

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Dozens of vehicles were torched in a fire at a Jacksonville International Airport fire in a garage May 16. Image via Jacksonivlle Aviation Authority.

In HD 69, Kathleen Peters draws a Democratic challenger

Kent Justice to moderate April 19 Clay County Sheriff’s Forum

2 ousted executives defend work at Wounded Warrior Project

Ferry operators discuss connecting Cuba with Florida ports

Mark MacLean, “poised to win” HD 12 primary, hosts Thursday fundraiser

Orlando debuts open data website for developers and public

Whistleblowers put Jax info line 630-CITY on blast

With 80K+ first-month haul, Rebecca Smith already turning heads in HD 60 race

Dean Asher endorsed by Travis Hutson for Senate District 13 race

Val Demings endorsed by U.S. House minority whip in CD 10 race