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A.G. GancarskiJuly 22, 2015

In late 1968, a book that would eventually called A Quiet Revolution was published. The first edition by Richard Martin, “Consolidation: Jacksonville-Duval County,” discussed the early days of consolidation and what led up to it. In 1993, a substantial update was made, providing the history of the quarter-century since the first book. From Hans Tanzler climbing the […]

Mitch PerryJuly 22, 2015

Ohio Gov. John Kasich announced his presidential candidacy at Ohio State University on Tuesday. When you look at his résumé and his center-right political persona, he could/should be a top-tier contender. But nobody seems to be talking about that today. Instead, the focus is on the fact that he’s entering the race some seven months […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 22, 2015

One of the big talkers in the Lenny Curry budget analysis cycle has been the rundown condition of sidewalks in Jacksonville. WJXT had a story on it on Tuesday, in which they observed that more than 500 sidewalk repairs officially are needed, some dating back three years. “I think a lot of quality of life is having […]

Phil AmmannJuly 22, 2015

For Linda Stewart, the secret might be out. Although the former Orange County Commissioner and State Representative has not officially announced intentions for 2016, a new website — lindastewartforsenate.com – may have let it slip. Campaign website notwithstanding, Stewart’s announcement brings little surprise; for several months, she had been hinting at a run. Signifying a potential campaign does […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJuly 21, 2015

A group of four journalists from Uzbekistan traveled to the United States this past week for a series of seminars and meetings with local journalists. World Partnerships Inc., an organization based in downtown St. Petersburg, brought the journalists to the U.S. to further their educations in various media and to learn about U.S. journalism practices. […]

Shannon NickinsonJuly 21, 2015

It’s time to look at the BP glass as half full. The federal judge who was to mete out financial punishment to the British oil giant for its part in the Deepwater Horizon disaster in April 2010 has made his ruling. Now it’s up to us to make what we will of it. Generally, the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 21, 2015

Jacksonville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfasts have been a tradition for almost three decades. In recent years, speakers have included Marc Morial, Soledad O’Brien, Andrew Young, and Bernice King. As many major cities have MLK Birthday Breakfasts, planning has already started, and there’s a short list of candidates emerging. According to public record emails, three candidates are undergoing […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 21, 2015

Luther Campbell is best known globally for his work in 2 Live Crew. As it happens, though, he’s reinvented himself many times over: as an entrepreneur, and now, as a columnist for the Miami New Times. Tuesday’s column calls attention to “a rash of homicides” in the Miami area, after which “there have been no marches or […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 21, 2015

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An Inverness gun store has received global publicity through a recent video that went viral. Posing in front of a Confederate flag, the owner held forth with very controversial thoughts on subjects ranging from President Barack Obama and political correctness to jihad and the recent mass shooting in Chattanooga by a Muslim extremist. “The leaders […]

Mitch PerryJuly 21, 2015

Although east Hillsborough County has been the graveyard for Democrats in legislative races for awhile, the party came awfully close in 2012 to winning the House District 59 seat. That’s when Gail Gottlieb fell just short of beating Republican Ross Spano for the open seat, ultimately losing 51-49 percent. The district covers Brandon, Riverview and Valrico. […]

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“A Quiet Revolution” in Jacksonville once more?

Mitch Perry Report for 7.22.15 — Stop saying John Kasich needs to be in first debate

Jim Love, Reggie Brown and sidewalk talk

Is Linda Stewart running for Senate? Website holds clue

Janelle Irwin: What this American blogger learned from her Uzbek counterparts

Shannon Nickinson: Find that silver lining in BP settlement

Jax considers speakers, including Henry Louis Gates, for its 2016 MLK breakfast

Luther Campbell decries the Stop Snitching culture

Despite potential DOJ investigation, Inverness gun store remains “Muslim-free” zone

Hillsborough Democrat Naze Sahebzamani to take on Ross Spano in HD 59 race