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A.G. GancarskiMarch 4, 2015

The MyVillage Project Sheriff’s Forum at the IBEW Union Hall on Jacksonville’s Eastside last night, moderated by Dawn Lopez, was the second attempt in a week for the field of Sheriff’s candidates to introduce themselves and field concerns from the local African-American community. The first was at the Supervisor of Elections sponsored St. Paul’s AME Church […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 4, 2015

The group Equality Florida is asking supporters to email their state representatives urging them to vote no on an anti-transgender bill making its way through committees on this first full day of session. The single-sex public facilities bill would require individuals to use only restrooms for the sex in which they were assigned at birth. The […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 4, 2015

The Alvin Brown campaign continues its recent tradition of saying that the Lenny Curry campaign is running a negative campaign, with an email spotlighting its assertion that “hypocritical party boss Lenny Curry calls for civil discourse, but runs most negative campaign in Jacksonville history” — a statement that covers considerable ground. Brown’s operation provides a link to […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 4, 2015

The Alvin Brown campaign continues its recent tradition of saying that the Lenny Curry campaign is running a negative campaign, with an email spotlighting its assertion that “hypocritical party boss Lenny Curry calls for civil discourse, but runs most negative campaign in Jacksonville history” — a statement that covers considerable ground. Brown’s operation provides a link to […]

Associated PressMarch 4, 2015

Since Republicans took control of Congress two months ago, an elaborate tug of war has broken out between GOP lawmakers and President Barack Obama over who will call the shots on major issues for the next two years. On some fronts, Obama has held his ground, watching near-gleefully as Republicans bungled early attempts to legislate […]

Associated PressMarch 4, 2015

Since Republicans took control of Congress two months ago, an elaborate tug of war has broken out between GOP lawmakers and President Barack Obama over who will call the shots on major issues for the next two years. On some fronts, Obama has held his ground, watching near-gleefully as Republicans bungled early attempts to legislate […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 4, 2015

Tonight, the Sun Ray theater in the Riverside area of Jacksonville hosted a “conversation with the candidates” in the District 14 City Council race between incumbent Republican Jim Love and his nominally Democratic opponent, Jason Tetlak. I say “nominally Democratic” because last week, the local Democratic Party purged Tetlak for breaking ranks with party orthodoxy and supporting Bill Bishop […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 4, 2015

Tonight, the Sun Ray theater in the Riverside area of Jacksonville hosted a “conversation with the candidates” in the District 14 City Council race between incumbent Republican Jim Love and his nominally Democratic opponent, Jason Tetlak. I say “nominally Democratic” because last week, the local Democratic Party purged Tetlak for breaking ranks with party orthodoxy and supporting Bill Bishop […]

Phil AmmannMarch 4, 2015

In the possibility that state Rep. Dana Young’s Gaming Control Act of 2015 passes the Legislature, one thing is sure: There will be significant changes in Florida gambling, although maybe not what many expect. First, South Florida may well become a home to two destination casinos, dog tracks end live greyhound races and slot machines proliferate […]

Phil AmmannMarch 4, 2015

In the possibility that state Rep. Dana Young’s Gaming Control Act of 2015 passes the Legislature, one thing is sure: There will be significant changes in Florida gambling, although maybe not what many expect. First, South Florida may well become a home to two destination casinos, dog tracks end live greyhound races and slot machines proliferate […]

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Fireworks at Jacksonville Sheriff's forum on Eastside

Equality Florida asks for support killing an anti-trans bathroom bill

Email Insights: Alvin Brown contends Lenny Curry running “most negative campaign in Jacksonville history”

Email Insights: Alvin Brown contends Lenny Curry running "most negative campaign in Jacksonville history"

Tug of war: Obama, Congress at odds over who’s in control

Tug of war: Obama, Congress at odds over who's in control

One sided "conversation with the candidates" in Jax District 14

One sided “conversation with the candidates” in Jax District 14

Dana Young’s reform bill might actually reduce gambling in Florida

Dana Young's reform bill might actually reduce gambling in Florida