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Ryan RayJuly 14, 2015

Republican Mary Thomas was already testing the waters for a run in Congressional District 2 before this past week’s Florida Supreme Court ruling that struck down eight congressional districts and threw the Panhandle seat’s delicate balance into the ash heap of legislative history. Now, as U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham‘s hopes for re-election there lie in the hands […]

Mitch PerryJuly 14, 2015

With no official word in yet when the Florida Legislature will reconvene to begin the process of redrawing congressional districts, much of the Tampa Bay area political picture remains fuzzy 13 months from the 2016 primary elections. Most of the uncertainly resides in Pinellas County, where a newly created CD 13 district is expected to […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 14, 2015

In a report released Tuesday, the Jacksonville Inspector General found some major irregularities regarding Jacksonville’s Access to Capital program. “The Office of Inspector General (OIG) received a complaint alleging that the $1.2 million loan pool from the city of Jacksonville’s, Jacksonville Small Emerging Business Access to Capital Program, Jacksonville Ordinance Code, Section 126.602 was missing […]

Michael SainatoJuly 14, 2015

According to a recent study conducted by the financial news site 24/7 Wall St., Gainesville is fourth in the nation of cities with the most income inequality. To identify the cities with the widest gap between the rich and the poor, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed Gini coefficients for each of the 381 metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) from […]

Guest AuthorJuly 14, 2015

Emergencies and disasters occur quickly, without notice, and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. Being ready for a disaster is more than storing water and stocking up on supplies. It’s being prepared to handle financial responsibilities and issues should disaster strike. Having a plan to pay bills and […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 14, 2015

Northeast Florida State Reps. Lake Ray and Charles McBurney have a lot in common. They are both Republicans entering their final year in the state House. They once roomed together in college, in what McBurney called a “tiny room, a small converted closet.” And they have a shared conservative bent on many issues. The two […]

Mitch PerryJuly 14, 2015

Tuesday’s nuclear announcement between the U.S. and Iran will be the big story of the day and throughout the rest of the summer in Washington. Once the proposal is sent to Congress, the clock begins, with the House and Senate having 60 days to tear the thing apart, which they’re already doing. Once they reject […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 14, 2015

On Monday evening, Acting Chairwoman of the Duval County Republican Party Karyn Morton confirmed she will be running for a full term, against two better-known candidates. They’re Property Appraiser Jerry Holland and (according to multiple sources) former one-term Councilman Jack Webb, a smooth, well-connected politician who nonetheless lost a contentious race in 2011 to Matt […]

Associated PressJuly 13, 2015

Federal authorities have issued tough new rules on check-cashing businesses in South Florida as part of the ongoing fight against rampant identity theft and tax fraud. The Treasury Department’s order Monday applies to federal tax refund checks over $1,000 in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Customers attempting to cash them will undergo greater scrutiny: they’ll have […]

Martin DyckmanJuly 13, 2015

While thinning files last week, I came across one labeled “Crist” and wondered whether to dump it. After successive losses for the U.S. Senate and for governor again, hadn’t Charlie reached the end of the line? No, I thought, something will happen to bring him back. The next day, something did. It was the Florida […]

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Amid jockeying in CD 2, Mary Thomas announces $500k fundraising goal for 2015

Tampa Bay area party chairs deal with Supreme Court ruling on redistricting

Jax Inspector General reports problems with Brown-era Access to Capital program

Michael Sainato: Gainesville ranks 4th nationally for most income inequality

Drew J. Breakspear: Prepare now to weather hurricanes’ financial hardships

Lake Ray, Charles McBurney provide legislative wrap-up to Jax Republicans

Mitch Perry Report for 7.14.15 — Can Obama get 34 Senators to stay with him on Iran deal?

Karyn Morton confirms run for Duval GOP chair

U.S. stiffens check-cashing rules to fight South Florida fraud

Martin Dyckman: Redistricting irony: The resurrection of Charlie Crist