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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 8, 2018

As Jacksonville considers the increasingly less hypothetical question of whether or not to sell its public utility, JEA, a bill (2018-101) filed this week would earmark any proceeds. The bill, filed by Republican City Councilman Matt Schellenberg, would set up a restricted reserve account, which would require a two-thirds vote to access funds therein. In a conversation Thursday […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 8, 2018

The news never slows down in the Democratic primary battle in Florida’s 5th Congressional District. Just one day after former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown touted a swath of Jacksonville endorsements that included that of Lisa King, the chair of the Duval County Democrats, an NPR host from Jacksonville pilloried former Mayor Brown. “For example: let’s say you […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 8, 2018

It appears that Jacksonville may get state money for a priority project after all, money it has pursued since 2016. On Wednesday, Sen. Aaron Bean got $1 million into the Senate budget for the Talleyrand Connector, This project was originally pitched as a $50 million ask from the state ahead of the 2017 Legislative Session. Back then, the […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2018

2018 is lit — as you will see. We take a look at Jacksonville native Ron DeSantis’ curious launch of his gubernatorial campaign. And we look at the five-alarm drama between U.S. Rep. Al Lawson and former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown in Florida’s 5th Congressional District. As well, there’s room for the pending Senate race […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 30, 2018

Day one of the nascent CD 5 primary campaign between incumbent Congressman Al Lawson and former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown hasn’t lacked for fireworks. Late this morning, in response to Brown entering the race, Lawson blasted the Jacksonville Democrat as being a careerist looking for his next gig, after failing as mayor. “Alvin failed as mayor,” Lawson […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 29, 2018

The city of Jacksonville periodically sees Ku Klux Klan flyers put out in various places, and January offered the latest example. A man — name withheld here, as the Klan is a terrorist organization — emailed Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Jan. 14. “I am visiting Jacksonville, and was disturbed to see these flyers (such as those […]

Scott PowersJanuary 29, 2018

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is bringing a medical marijuana patient. U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch is bringing the wife of an American held hostage in Iran. U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel is bringing a trailblazing anti-sexual harassment advocate. U.S. Reps. Darren Soto and Stephanie Murphy are bringing Puerto Rico evacuees. U.S. Rep. Val Demings is bringing a police […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 26, 2018

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Bold is bigger this week, more extensive than any week in recent memory. And there’s a darned good reason. More is happening. More campaigns. More intrigue. More drama. For those paying attention to what Florida Politics, has done over the past few years, it’s been pretty obvious that 2018 will be the big enchilada. Northeast […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 22, 2018

Rep. Kim Daniels, a Jacksonville Democrat, filed a pair of bills Monday that could bring changes for Duval County students. One mandates more crossing guards. The other orders evaluations for students pre-graduation. HB 1453 would require that Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office post crossing guards at all schools in Duval that serve students from grades K through 8, superseding previous legislation. […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 19, 2018

One of two things could happen this weekend. The Jacksonville Jaguars can shock the world Sunday and beat the New England Patriots. Or the convergence of Tom Brady, home-field advantage, and the referees can create a more predictable outcome. We will see soon enough. The question that many outside of the 904 may be asking: […]

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Jacksonville to mull ‘lockbox’ for JEA sale proceeds

NPR host Al Letson blasts Congressional candidate Alvin Brown

Jacksonville ‘Talleyrand Connector’ money slides into Senate budget

Jacksonville Bold for 2.2.18 — Hot like fire

Alvin Brown camp blasts ‘privileged Congressman’ Al Lawson

Jacksonville takes over a week to respond to complaints about Klan flyers

Democrats’ guests to State of the Union include DACA recipient, medical marijuana patient, hurricane evacuees

Jacksonville Bold for 1.26.18 — Business picking up

Kim Daniels bills would mandate K-8 crossing guards, annual student evals in Duval

Jacksonville Bold for 1.19.18 — America’s team?