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A.G. GancarskiSeptember 25, 2016

In another signal that North Florida matters to the Hillary Clinton campaign, former President Bill Clinton begins a bus tour through the region Friday. The Clinton campaign released a brief message announcing the trip Sunday morning. “On Friday, September 30, former President Bill Clinton will launch a “Stronger Together” bus tour across North Florida. The tour will […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 23, 2016

The Democratic primary election in House District 14 revealed, again, that nominee Kim Daniels operates by a different set of political rules than more traditional candidates. The nationally-known evangelist fronted her campaign $65,000 during the primary period, then refunded almost $30,000 of it once she realized she wouldn’t need it for Aug. 30. Now, in a […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 22, 2016

On Thursday, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry offered opening remarks ahead of pivotal collective bargaining talks between administrators and the Jacksonville Supervisors Association. The collective bargaining is necessary, as new pension plans for new hires must be negotiated to unlock the guaranteed revenue offered after the passage of County Referendum 1, which allows the city to extend […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 21, 2016

In the last Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee meeting before the full council passes the budget Sept. 27, a packed agenda was considered. Among the more compelling bills: a controversial measure to appropriate $5,000 to each of the fourteen district council members for “special events” in public parks; a bill tightening up regulations on burglar […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 20, 2016

In the Tuesday morning meeting of the Jacksonville City Council Public Health and Safety Committee, the panel voted to hold the funding level at $26.275 million for fiscal year 16/17. But there will be changes this year. Penny Thompson, vice president of government affairs for UF Health, noted that the money will be sent directly […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 19, 2016

Despite the specter of an investigation by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission for alleged racist and sexist statements from the bench, along with alleged overworking of staff, Judge Mark Hulsey won his battle for re-election on Aug. 30. Even so, he has another battle ahead of him. Hulsey’s final evidentiary hearing commences on the morning of […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 19, 2016

State Rep. Reggie Fullwood faces 14 federal counts related to spending campaign funds on personal expenses. Since he was indicted in April, Fullwood has contended the charges were overblown. To that end, his attorney, Robert Willis, filed a motion to dismiss the 10 wire fraud counts in August, saying that since no one has claimed to be defrauded, the feds […]

Scott PowersSeptember 19, 2016

Las Vegas and Orlando. Orlando and Vegas. If you live in one, you know the rivalry and the snarkish back-and-forth putdowns. But when you set aside the casinos, theme parks, and Asian buffet restaurants there still seems to be enough there to rank both among the nation’s most fun cities, according to a new list. […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 19, 2016

In the Jacksonville City Council Neighborhoods, Community Investments, and Services Committee Monday, a measure was approved to rename a local park as a memorial to the El Faro victims. The renaming of the Dames Point Park was described by bill sponsor Al Ferraro as “so much more than the renaming of a park.” Tote Maritime […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 18, 2016

On Sunday morning, GOP VP nominee Mike Pence addressed the congregation at Jacksonville’s First Baptist Church. The downtown church has been a political institution for decades in Jacksonville, and is pushing the socially conservative agenda one might expect from a mainline Baptist church in the Sunbelt. Pence’s most interesting comments, beyond a discussion of his […]

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TCEC line workers restoring power after Helene. Image via Facebook (TCEC).

Bill Clinton bus tour through North Florida commences Friday

HD 14 Democrat Kim Daniels shows modest fundraising in first post-primary period

Lenny Curry speaks to negotiators ahead of collective bargaining

Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee addresses packed agenda

Jacksonville City Council panel OKs UF Health allocation

Mark Hulsey hearing with Judicial Qualifications Commission set for Feb. 6

Judge denies Reggie Fullwood motion to dismiss; trial to commence Oct. 11

Orlando trails only Vegas in list of America’s most fun cities, but Cincy is 6th?

Jax poised to re-dedicate Dames Point Park to honor El Faro crew

Mike Pence talks terror, prayer, and ‘precious moments’ with Donald Trump