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A.G. GancarskiMay 18, 2015

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The slogan on billboards across Jacksonville during even-numbered years is Corrine Delivers! If Mayor Alvin Brown wins re-election on Tuesday, he can probably thank U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown for helping to push him over the hump, especially if the Selma Sunday GOTV rally is any indication. Not every rally leading up to this election has been […]

Ryan RayMay 18, 2015

Republican Sen. Wilton Simpson made his 2018 intentions official last week, filing paperwork Friday for a re-election bid in his rural central Florida Senate seat that takes in all or parts of Hernando, Pasco and Sumter counties. Simpson’s move to open a campaign account comes days after Marc Caputo of POLITICO reported that the Senate’s “Chicken Man” […]

Mitch PerryMay 18, 2015

Jeb Bush isn’t the only leading Republican presidential contender from Florida struggling to get his story straight on whether invading Iraq was the right thing to do. On Fox News Sunday, Chris Wallace refused to let Marco Rubio off the hook regarding where he stands on the issue, since he had what appear to be two completely […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 18, 2015

As the Jacksonville election approaches on Tuesday, new data gives insight into what the eventual outcome between Lenny Curry and Alvin Brown might be. Spoiler alert: It’s going to be a close one. In terms of media buys, the Democrats have been outspent, according to a well-connected Democratic source. Curry has spent more than $1 milion, with […]

Mark FerruloMay 17, 2015

No Floridian likes to breathe dirty, unhealthy air, but one type of air pollution – ozone – is especially dangerous to our children, the elderly, those with diseases like asthma and heart conditions. In conjunction with Asthma Awareness Month, the Center for Effective Government has released a new report showing how tougher ozone pollution standards […]

Steve SchaleMay 17, 2015

These days, every conversation about Florida and 2016 generally starts and ends with the Hispanic vote – and for good reason. It is easily the fastest growing segment of the population. The Hispanic vote in Florida is critical, though I would caution election observers that it isn’t the silver bullet. Most GOP and Democratic strategists […]

Mark FerruloMay 17, 2015

No Floridian likes to breathe dirty, unhealthy air, but one type of air pollution – ozone – is especially dangerous to our children, the elderly, those with diseases like asthma and heart conditions. In conjunction with Asthma Awareness Month, the Center for Effective Government has released a new report showing how tougher ozone pollution standards […]

Shannon NickinsonMay 17, 2015

They are a bright bunch, the class of 2028. The students in Emily Ellis’ VPK class at Lincoln Park Primary School are as warm and bubbly as any crop of 4- and 5-year-olds you are likely to meet, quick with a hug and big on teamwork as they work to “keep the Earth clean” raking […]

Guest AuthorMay 17, 2015

When small business owners like me commit to fair hiring, it means real opportunities for people with criminal records. People of all backgrounds deserve a fair chance at good paying careers that allow them to provide for their families and invest their earnings back into the local economy. That is why I joined the Main […]

Mitch PerryMay 17, 2015

Although Jeb Bush was raked over the coals last week by the press for his meandering answers about whether it was appropriate to invade Iraq in 2003 in retrospect, less noted was how Marco Rubio appeared to flip-flop on his response to the same question. That’s why on Sunday Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace tried to […]

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Congressional Black Caucus highlights Selma Sunday in Jacksonville

Wilton Simpson, future Senate president, files for 2018 re-election

Mitch Perry Report for 5.18.15 — Jeb Bush talks tough on gay marriage

Jax mayoral race tight as early voting ends

Mark Ferrulo: Tougher ozone pollution standards are needed to help Floridians breathe easier

Steven Schale: How Hispanic voters could swing Florida's 2016 presidential race to Democrats

Mark Ferrulo: Tougher ozone pollution standards are needed to help Floridians breathe easier

Shannon Nickinson: Early Education Summit's goal is tax money to create Escambia Children's Services Council

Anthony James: 'Fair hiring' means removing criminal-conviction box from job applications

On Fox News Sunday, Marco Rubio denies he’s flip-flopped on Iraq and immigration