Drew DixonFebruary 23, 2021
4min1362
A new master plan seeks to improve and expand service for customers.
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Drew DixonFebruary 23, 2021
Staff ReportsOctober 28, 2020
26min416
It’s a time when the first exuberance of overwhelmed candidates begins to fade.
Staff ReportsOctober 22, 2020
28min647
For presidential campaigns, it's time to hit the boards.
Staff ReportsOctober 14, 2020
26min755
Will a Joe Biden victory in Duval help with down-ballot candidates?
A.G. GancarskiDecember 12, 2019
6min604
Clock running, but no urgency for new Seminole deal.
A.G. GancarskiFebruary 18, 2019
3min388
President's Day will be beneficial for a political committee of state Sen, Travis Hutson, with an evening fundraiser expected to raise half a million dollars.
guestOctober 30, 2018
6min255
This year’s ballot is full of proposed Constitutional amendments — some arguably good, and some bad. A contender for the worst among the bunch: Amendment 3. It is very misleading, and we urge voters not to be fooled. Upon casual inspection, Amendment 3 does not seem terrible. It purports to let voters decide whether the […]
A.G. GancarskiOctober 18, 2018
3min795
Gambling concern bestbet is one of Jacksonville’s most politically connected businesses. Its interests were boosted Thursday when the local Chamber of Commerce weighed in against Amendment 3. Per a media release, passing the amendment “will eliminate local voter control and could retroactively unauthorize existing gambling, putting hundreds of jobs in Jacksonville at risk.” The “unnecessary” […]
Phil AmmannSeptember 26, 2016
2min366
This month, pari-mutuel provider bestbet has been recognized by the state of Florida as a top private employer in Duval County, creating hundreds of jobs countywide between its Jacksonville and Orange Park facilities. A licensed pari-mutuel offering poker, simulcast and racing entertainment options, bestbet operates locations in both Duval and Clay counties. In a letter to […]
A.G. GancarskiJuly 20, 2016
1min315
Looks like gambling executive Jamie Shelton will be the city of Jacksonville’s “best bet” to replace John Rood on the JAXPORT board. The office of Mayor Lenny Curry will be advancing his name to replace Rood, multiple sources in the mayor’s office confirmed. “Jamie will bring a great deal of experience to the JAXPORT Board,” said Curry. “His […]