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Staff ReportsJune 24, 2016

State Rep. Charles McBurney has lost a bid for a Jacksonville-area judgeship, the victim of intense lobbying against him by the National Rifle Association. Gov. Rick Scott‘s office on Friday announced he had instead picked Robert M. Dees, an attorney in private practice, for a spot on the 4th Judicial Circuit. McBurney, a Jacksonville Republican who chaired the House […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 2, 2016

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Rep. Charles McBurney has been the target of a concerted email campaign from National Rifle Association members, who seek to ensure that the termed-out Jacksonville Republican doesn’t become a judge in the 4th Judicial Circuit, encompassing Duval, Clay, and Nassau Counties McBurney is firing back, asking supporters to contact Gov. Rick Scott, to advocate for his ascension to a judgeship. […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 31, 2016

Termed-out Jacksonville Rep. Charles McBurney is in the running for a judgeship. In light of that, and vociferous opposition from the National Rifle Association, McBurney is asking for support from those who know him best. McBurney points out “a vacancy on the Circuit Court here in the 4th Judicial Circuit (Duval, Nassau and Clay counties) due to the appointment of […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2016

On Wednesday in Jacksonville, 4th Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey and Public Defender Matt Shirk had what was being billed as a “friendly discussion of the justice system and to boost knowledge about the issues discussed.” What it was, instead, was a mauling. Corey went on the offense from the beginning, dishing out pointed attacks both […]

Melissa RossMay 19, 2016

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The Northeast Florida donor class is ramping up its efforts to support 4th Judicial Circuit State Attorney candidate and trial attorney Melissa Nelson. An appeal went out this week from Jacksonville’s Gary Chartrand, executive chairman of Acosta and a member of the State Board of Education. “This race represents what I have always valued in the […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 10, 2016

A $31,670 February for Charles Cofer, 4th Circuit candidate for public defender, brings Cofer up to almost $60,000 raised during his three months in the race. The majority of Cofer’s 92 contributions came from the legal community, a base Cofer expected to provide such support. Among the names are Jim Rinaman, Holland and Knight, Harrell and Harrell, and […]

Melissa RossJanuary 19, 2016

Death penalty cases across Florida have been thrown into a state of uncertainty after last week’s Supreme Court ruling finding the state’s sentencing system for capital cases unconstitutional. That’s simply more heartache for Jacksonville’s Farah family, who say they simply want closure after the 2013 slaying of Shelby Farah. “I never believed in the death […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 28, 2015

• Lawmakers will try to live on $17 a day: At least 18 Florida lawmakers plan to live on a minimum wage this week to draw attention to efforts to increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Starting Monday, the lawmakers will live for five days on $17 per day. That figure represents what […]

Tag: 4th Judicial Circuit

Rick Scott passes over Charles McBurney for judgeship

As NRA, Jax businessmen squabble over Charles McBurney judgeship, Rick Scott is unaffected

Facing opposition from NRA, Charles McBurney seeks recommendations from supporters

Angela Corey comes out swinging against the public defender and the media

The fundraising push is ramping up for Melissa Nelson

4th Circuit public defender 4 hopeful Charles Cofer nears $60K raised

Jax death penalty case in spotlight after Supreme Court ruling

Monday morning roundup from the Tallahassee desk