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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: […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 17, 2018

The opioid crisis has hit Jacksonville hard. And now, via engagement of an international class-action law firm, the city is ready to hit back. Scott & Scott, headquartered in Connecticut, will help the city pursue tangible remedies from opioid manufacturers. This firm has scored significant eight-figure cash settlements from numerous pharmaceutical companies and is currently […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2018

Here we are now. Entertain us. EverBank Field was lit Sunday, as the Jacksonville Jaguars laid a smackdown on the Buffalo Bills, in a 10-3 defensive struggle that was best watched live and in the stands. Jacksonville hadn’t hosted a playoff game this century; the crowd was hyped. And mostly Jaguar fans. The media derided […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 5, 2018

The weather report was unprecedented this week. Cold as ice, as the Foreigner classic goes. But for those needing a warmup, the 2018 political landscape brings the heat. Right now, it’s hotter than July in the orbit of almost-Jacksonville Rep. Ron DeSantis. He’s got the billionaires backing him, and a robopoll saying he’s more popular […]

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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?

Jacksonville strikes back against ‘human tragedy’, picks proven opioid suit lawyers

Jacksonville Bold for 1.12.18 — Smells like teal spirit

Jacksonville Bold for 1.5.18 — Cold outside, 2018 is hot