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A.G. GancarskiApril 28, 2018

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is known as an ardent football fan, so it’s really not a surprise he is in Dallas this weekend for the NFL Draft. What may surprise some is that he’s pitching Jacksonville as a host city for a future draft. “We believe based on size and scope that Jax will be prepared […]

Staff ReportsApril 27, 2018

Lately, Jacksonville politics has been fractious. A debate over JEA privatization, a hot-button topic for months, saw the culmination of claims and cross-claims of lies, betrayals, subterfuge and deception before Mayor Lenny Curry pulled the plug Thursday. As the political season approaches, locals may want to take a cue from gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam, who made yet another […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 24, 2018

A saga that began with a 2011 business development deal for a BBQ sauce plant and saw one of the business principals elected to the Jacksonville City Council along the way descended into drama and non-performance. An FBI raid and a subsequent series of legal actions and personal and corporate bankruptcy filings led to a reorg, […]

Staff ReportsApril 20, 2018

In Jacksonville, tales of the next year of elections have just begun. In this edition: congressional fundraising. For those needing a guide to both contenders and pretenders, a look at the money (months before voters cast ballots) will tell that tale. Down the page, our story on City Council fundraising. Some candidates who are not […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 18, 2018

As the Senate campaign between challenger Rick Scott and incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson rounds into shape, the Governor’s finances continue to be a talking point. Florida Democrats have said the Republican Governor has offered “nothing but silence” regarding “his own secret account … and how he has become $46 million wealthier while he is in office.” In […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 17, 2018

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On Tuesday, JAXBIZ (the political arm of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce) endorsed Wyman Duggan in House District 15. “Wyman is an experienced, conservative leader who can make an immediate impact for our community in Tallahassee,” JAXBIZ Chair Dane Grey said. “Wyman understands the importance of growing jobs for hard-working families and attracting investment in our community.” […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 17, 2018

Jimmy Hill, an Atlantic Beach Republican challenging incumbent Lenny Curry in the Jacksonville Mayor’s race, confirmed to Florida Politics on Monday that he and his wife had filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy just days before filing for mayor. The Hills listed assets of $686,412 (including a $635,000 house) and liabilities of $519,251 in the Mar. 29 filing. Income of […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 16, 2018

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will face a challenger on the 2019 ballot — and it all stems from a beef over a boat show. Former Atlantic Beach Commissioner Jimmy Hill, a Republican like Curry, took issue with a scheduling snafu over a 2017 boat show that led to him being edged out of promoting boat shows altogether. Now […]

Staff ReportsApril 13, 2018

In campaigns, there is always a watershed moment when all the gauzy, aspirational rhetoric fades — like so many temporary tattoos — replaced by the hard realities of campaign finance and infrastructure. For races on the 2018 ballot, we are there — even if some candidates haven’t figured it out. If one is looking to […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 9, 2018

Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon will speak in Jacksonville Monday and Tuesday, under the auspices of the World Affairs Council. Calderon’s Monday 6:45 pm presentation, preceded by a 6:00 pm cocktail reception at Haskell, will be an exclusive address for World Affairs Council donors, on the theme of “What Does Mexico Think?.” Tuesday evening sees Calderon […]

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Lenny Curry wants to bring NFL draft to Jacksonville

Jacksonville Bold for 4.27.18 — Lessons learned

Jacksonville to get pennies on the dollar from Councilmember’s family biz bankruptcy deal

Jacksonville Bold for 4.20.18 — Can’t knock the hustle

Rick Scott says only ‘career politicians’ are concerned with his blind trust

Jacksonville Chamber’s ‘JAXBIZ’ committee endorses Wyman Duggan in HD 15

Bankruptcy then candidacy for Jacksonville mayoral hopeful Jimmy Hill

Boat show beef begets ballot-box challenge to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry

Jacksonville Bold for 4.13.18 — Infrastructure week

Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon to speak in Jacksonville this week