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A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

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It wasn’t too long ago that the Duval County GOP was shaken by a scandal involving a party officer saying, regarding the riots in Ferguson: “A suggestion for Ferguson — fire hoses. Grt big fire hoses, serious water pressure. Knock those thugs over. They probly need a shower anyway.” Since then, that party official (Kim […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

From 48 to 1. That’s the goal. Duval County is currently ranked 48 out of 67 Florida counties for quality health outcomes, according to 2016 results released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. That’s a five-place decline from the previous year. With Journey to One, Mayor Lenny Curry (the most health-conscious mayor in Jacksonville history) is committing to […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

In what was a quiet month in fundraising for Donnie Horner, one March donor stands out: Susie Wiles, the Florida Co-Chairwoman of the Trump campaign. Wiles gave $500 of the $2,625 Horner scored in March, a number that brings his total raised to $104,150. Horner has over $80,000 on hand; Sheri Treadwell, as of her February numbers, has […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

March fundraising reports are starting to trickle in, and House District 12 Republican Don Redman has an interesting donor on his: Sam Mousa, Jacksonville CAO. Mousa maxed out for Redman, as part of a $8,340 haul (that included $1,900 of money from the Redmans, but still). Also maxing out: Best Bet’s Jamie Shelton, the husband of Ali Korman Shelton, […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

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On Tuesday, Jacksonville plans a Parade of Champions to honor the national championship basketball team from Ribault High School. Bluesday starts at 3 p.m., with a parade leaving the Jacksonville Landing and culminating with a 3:30 p.m. celebration in Hemming Park. At the start of the Council meeting at 5 p.m., the team will be […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

Sixth Congressional District candidate Brandon Patty made fundraising a priority in the early months of his campaign, raising $110,000 during his first three months in the race. “Combined with our strong grassroots organization, we’re laying the foundation for success in the primary and in November. In the weeks and months ahead, I’ll continue talking with the […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 7, 2016

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On Thursday morning, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy spoke at the I’m A Star “Breakfast of Champions” at the Prime Osborn Center in Jacksonville. Murthy, in town for the launch of Mayor Lenny Curry’s Journey of One health care initiative, packed the big room at the Prime Osborn. Though Murthy’s confirmation was controversial, with his […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 7, 2016

A combat veteran and a former adviser to Rep. Jeff Miller has announced he’s running for Congress. James Zumwalt, a Niceville Republican, announced Thursday his intention to run for the Congressional District 1 seat. Zumwalt – a Navy veteran who fought in the Iraq War – was a military-oriented legislative aide for the retiring Miller […]

Scott PowersApril 7, 2016

Republican businessman and youth pastor Peter Vivaldi of Windermere has filed to run for the Florida Senate in the Orlando-based Senate District 15. Vivaldi, 54, said Thursday he decided to run after spending much of this past session of the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee advocating on issues ranging from education choice to religious freedom. Vivaldi […]

Staff ReportsApril 7, 2016

Former State Attorney and State Senator Rod Smith raised $282,985 in his first month of his Senate District 8 campaign. In a statement Thursday, Smith’s campaign called the response a “massive outpouring” of bipartisan support. The figures include $150,485 contributed to his personal campaign account, and another $132,500 to Independent Leadership for Florida, the political […]

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Duval GOP committeewoman and convention delegate implies Barack Obama is Muslim

Lenny Curry, U.S. Surgeon General launch Journey to One

Susie Wiles highlights HD 11 Republican Donnie Horner’s March donor list

Jacksonville CAO Sam Mousa highlights Don Redman HD 12 March donor list

Jax to honor national champion Ribault ladies’ basketball team Tuesday

CD 6 candidate Brandon Patty clears $110K in Q1 2016 fundraising

Surgeon General talks culture of prevention in Jacksonville

Republican James Zumwalt announces run in Florida’s 1st Congressional District

Republican Peter Vivaldi enters SD 15 race

Rod Smith raises nearly $283K in first month of SD 8 campaign