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A.G. GancarskiMarch 30, 2015

On the Facebook page of Bill Bishop for Mayor, there is a short message: “Join Bill Bishop for a special announcement tomorrow at 3pm on the steps of City Hall at the beautiful St James Building on Hemming Plaza.” There are, of course, three potential outcomes, all of which come with attendant risk. If Bishop […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 30, 2015

Just a week ago, as the Jacksonville First Election approached, I was hearing from people regarding the question of whether or not Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown could clear 50 percent against Lenny Curry, Bill Bishop and Omega Allen. There was a school of thought that his campaign was surging at exactly the right time, and that Jacksonville […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 30, 2015

Just a week ago, as the Jacksonville First Election approached, I was hearing from people regarding the question of whether or not Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown could clear 50 percent against Lenny Curry, Bill Bishop and Omega Allen. There was a school of thought that his campaign was surging at exactly the right time, and that Jacksonville […]

Daniel TilsonMarch 30, 2015

Military veteran and longtime Miami police Officer Robert Asencio has announced his 2016 candidacy for Florida State Representative in House District 118. He’s seeking the Democratic nomination and the opportunity to unseat two-time incumbent Rep. Frank Artiles in the general election. Given recent events, plenty of people will applaud the news. That’s because Artiles has become a poster boy for […]

Mitch PerryMarch 30, 2015

Happy Monday to y’all. If you could have watched only one public affairs show Sunday, that show was ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos, where two men with possible presidential aspirations gave interesting interviews. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said several times in his live one-on-one that he was grateful to get the opportunity to explain Indiana’s extremely […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 30, 2015

Lavish expenses of the Florida Municipal Power Agency — including providing health care for life for its chief executive officer, nearly $13,000 in holiday parties and a pair of season tickets to Orlando Magic games — will be center stage when the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee meets Monday afternoon. The Auditor General’s final report on […]

Ryan RayMarch 30, 2015

The Florida Association of School Administrators — a major plaintiff and arguably the least overtly political — has pulled out of a lawsuit challenging the legality of Florida’s corporate tax credit scholarship program. “Following a full review of priorities, the Board made the decision to focus resources on FASA’s main objective – to ensure that […]

Phil AmmannMarch 30, 2015

Extensive Enterprises Media is proud to announce that award-winning sports columnist Gary Shelton has joined the new media group to provide his unique insight into the intersection of sports and politics. The Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium saga; the Legislature’s debate over subsidizing sports stadiums; progress on new soccer teams in the state; referendums to attract […]

Brendan FarringtonMarch 30, 2015

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham hadn’t even been sworn in yet when Democratic Party leaders began talking about her potentially running for governor in 2018. That’s not a good sign for Democrats as they seek to capture a Senate seat in 2016 and find candidates to run for the open governor’s and Cabinet seats in 2018. […]

Phil AmmannMarch 29, 2015

As Bill Day sees it, you know it’s springtime in Tallahassee when gun bills begin floating around the Florida Legislature. It’s the Gunshine State, after all. Last week, a bill advanced allowing gun owners to carry concealed weapons during emergencies such as hurricanes. Backed by the National Rifle Association, the measure gives gun owners a […]

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