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A.G. GancarskiJune 29, 2015

One veteran Democratic city council member endorsed Lenny Curry. The other one vilified Alvin Brown‘s ads accusing Curry of wanting to “turn back the clock” as “race-baiting.” They were together on the council. Now Johnny Gaffney and Denise Lee will be together on Curry’s staff. Gaffney was appointed as the mayor’s liaison to Boards and Commissions and Lee was […]

Phil AmmannJune 29, 2015

In less than a month, conservative Republican Adam Barringer posted impressive fundraising numbers in his bid for Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Since announcing his campaign June 8, Barringer, the former Mayor of New Smyrna Beach, raised over $100,000 in his bid for the seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. According to the campaign, nearly all […]

Mitch PerryJune 29, 2015

Since it’s creation in 1926, the Tampa Theatre has been one of the crown jewels of Tampa’s downtown cultural life. But like so many other classic movie houses built back then, it almost went out of business in the 1970’s, but was saved by the community. Since 1977, it’s been owned by the city of Tampa and […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 29, 2015

The Jacksonville City Council calendar is officially in a lull, with a fifth week break transitioning into a summer break, but with new faces in Duval County’s executive and legislative branches, it probably is a good idea that the mayor and the new council members meet. And on Thursday at high noon, they shall. Curry, […]

Melissa RossJune 29, 2015

With reaction continuing to pour in after the Friday Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, Jacksonville LGBT activists say they’re ready to take another crack at updating the city’s human rights ordinance. “We’re trying again,” says Jacksonville attorney and activist Jimmy Midyette, who chairs the Northeast Florida LGBT Leadership PAC, and thinks the climate is now a […]

Phil AmmannJune 29, 2015

Sarasota GOP Chair Joe Gruters announced a solid Sarasota-area political roster on Monday to his campaign team in the House District 73 race. Although primaries are still more than a year away, Gruters – a prolific fundraiser himself – said strategic planning and fundraising has been in the works for the past month. “I’ve put […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 29, 2015

The second Lenny Curry transition committee of Monday morning discussed budget and finance. One big change in the offing looks to be structural, in terms of reporting. The first major discussion involved the mayor’s cabinet. In previous administrations prior to Mayor Alvin Brown, only the Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief of Staff reported directly to […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 29, 2015

With just two days to go until Lenny Curry is inaugurated as Jacksonville mayor on Wednesday, the mayor-elect’s transition committees continued, albeit with some glitches, at Jacksonville University. The Prevention, Intervention, and At-Risk Youth committee was hampered by some key no-shows. Co-chairs Johnny Gaffney and Paul Perez were absent. Thus, it was left to Jon Heymann, of the Jacksonville Children’s Commission, […]

Matthew IsbellJune 29, 2015

Florida’s western Panhandle has not been exactly known as a hotbed of electoral campaigns during recent election cycles. The region stretching from Pensacola to Panama City is steadfastly Republican in registration and in electoral dominance. GOP primaries decide most fights in the region, and incumbency has ensured few contentious primaries outside of local offices. The region is […]

Guest AuthorJune 29, 2015

Florida’s future depends on innovation. Innovation is needed to address threats, including rising sea levels, the effect of nitrogen cycles, ocean acidification and more. If solutions to these challenges are to find their genesis in Florida, a commitment to innovation is necessary to fully transition state and local economies that compete for investment capital, skilled […]

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Lenny Curry appoints Kerri Stewart chief of staff, Denise Lee, Johnny Gaffney to staff jobs

Adam Barringer nets over $100K in first month of campaign for Ron DeSantis’ seat

Tampa Theater officials shrug off $1 million rejection by Rick Scott

Lenny Curry to meet with Jacksonville City Council Thursday

With same-sex marriage now legal coast to coast, Jax activists eye city’s HRO once again

Joe Gruters names campaign leadership team

Lenny Curry Operations transition committee discusses budget and finance

Push for renewed Jacksonville Journey continues in Lenny Curry transition committee

Family matters: excitement builds for western Panhandle primary

Dale Brill: The potential of Florida’s innovation system