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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 25, 2018

Gerald Wilkerson, a candidate for Duval County Court Judge, announced Wednesday his decision to start taking cryptocurrency for legal services. “Keeping abreast of technological advances is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge in any market, and to be competent as a lawyer, but it is also an ethical requirement to be a lawyer in Florida,” […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2017

Gerald Wilkerson, a Jacksonville lawyer specializing in criminal law and family law cases, ran a close race against Mark Hulsey for a 4th Circuit judgeship last year, losing by a close enough margin to require a recount. The campaign was full of drama and intrigue, with Hulsey coming under scrutiny for racist and sexist comments he made […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 27, 2016

Friday’s arrest of rabid anti-LGBT rights Brunswick pastor Ken Adkins on charges of child molestation and aggravated child molestation of a young man represented the end of an era in Jacksonville politics. It was the end of an era for white Republicans, who, going back a decade, saw Adkins as a portal to picking up black […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 6, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has appointed 8th Circuit State Attorney Bill Cervone to investigate Jacksonville Judge Mark Hulsey, claims the candidate running against Hulsey for the seat, toward a potential grand jury investigation. The claim was confirmed by the Governor’s Office Saturday. Judicial candidate Gerald Wilkerson confirmed to FloridaPolitics.com that he was interviewed by Cervone. Hulsey has been under scrutiny by the Judicial Qualifications Commission […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 25, 2016

On Monday, the Rev. Fred Newbill issued a press release applying pressure to embattled Jacksonville judge Mark Hulsey, vowing that anyone in the “establishment” who helps Hulsey will be “singled out, called out and put out” by Newbill and his consortium of pastors. Last week, Florida’s Judicial Qualifications Commission filed its notice of 14 formal charges against Hulsey for alleged […]

Jim RosicaJuly 20, 2016

A Jacksonville judge facing misconduct proceedings is fighting back, saying the allegations against him are false and “dirty political tactics.” Among other violations, Circuit Judge Mark Hulsey III was charged Wednesday with reportedly making racially biased and other derogatory comments off the bench. (Previous story here.) One accusation had him referring to a woman attorney by using a vulgar term […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 6, 2016

What do Marianne Aho, Russell Healey, Angela Cox, Steven Fahlgren, Jack Schemer, and Linda McCallum have in common? All six of them are running unopposed for re-election for 4th Circuit judgeships, as of Friday afternoon. There are just two competitive races in the 4th Circuit. Group 9 incumbent Bruce Anderson faces David Trotti, a Jacksonville lawyer specializing in family law and bankruptcy proceedings. […]

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Duval County judge hopeful takes cryptocurrency for legal services

Gerald Wilkerson launches run for Duval County Judge

How hate preacher Ken Adkins became Jacksonville’s problem

Political opponent says there is open state investigation of Judge Mark Hulsey

Jacksonville pastors keep pressure on embattled judge Mark Hulsey

Mark Hulsey fires back, says ‘dirty political tactics’ at play

Not much drama in Jacksonville area circuit judge races