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A.G. GancarskiJuly 27, 2016

Endorsements continue to pile up for Northeast Florida candidates as the Aug. 30 primary date in state House and U.S. House races approaches. — In the GOP race in Congressional District 4, Lake Ray scored an endorsement from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors, along with the National Realtor Association and Florida Realtors. “Lake Ray is a proven […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 21, 2016

On Thursday, the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) endorsed candidates in Northeast Florida races. “Endorsements are based on a candidate’s proven record or expressed commitment to supporting the housing and construction industry in the best interests of the community and the economy,” read the statement from NEFBA. Of interest are endorsements for open seats. In […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 17, 2016

With fundraising totals in for state House races through July 8, a little more clarity has been provided for the competitive contests in Northeast Florida. Having good weeks: Sheri Treadwell in House District 11, Clay Yarborough in HD 12, Tracie Davis in HD 13, Kim Daniels in HD 14, and Dick Kravitz in HD 16 Under […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 7, 2016

One of the most compelling debates in Northeast Florida this campaign season occurred Wednesday in Jacksonville in the House District 16 GOP race. Jason Fischer, who resigned his school board seat last month, faced off against Dick Kravitz, a political perennial who once was general manager for Jacksonville’s World Football Leagueteam, and who has been in elected politics since […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 6, 2016

The San Jose Country Club hosted the Southside Business Men’s Club debate between House District 16 Republicans Jason Fischer and Dick Kravitz Wednesday. Fischer and Kravitz have, combined, more money than candidates in any other Northeast Florida House race, with over $300,000 between the two Republicans. Fischer has more on hand and a PAC to boot. Beyond that, […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 20, 2016

On June 19, ahead of the date for qualifying for his state House race in Jacksonville’s House District 16, Jason Fischer resigned from the Duval County School Board. Fischer resigned in accordance with the “resign to run” law. Fischer, in a letter received by the Duval Supervisor of Elections Friday, described his four academic years of service on […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 10, 2016

In the competitive GOP primary for an open seat in State House District 16, former Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver was the most notable May donor, giving $5,000 to the PAC of Jason Fischer, “Conservative Solutions for Jacksonville.” Fischer’s political committee has raised $81,000, with almost $53,000 of that remaining as cash on hand. And his campaign […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2016

Republican State Attorney candidate Wes White made news earlier this month, representing a mother challenging the commitment of the Duval County School District to providing bathroom options for transgender students. The suit was filed in the wake of the Obama administration issuing a letter linking failure to provide such public accommodations with the potential loss of […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 23, 2016

JAXBIZ announced Monday two new Jacksonville area endorsements in state House races: Donnie Horner in House District 11 and Jason Fischer in House District 16. “These candidates, along with the group we previously endorsed, will present strong leadership opportunities for Northeast Florida in the Legislature in the coming years,” JAXBIZ Chair Denise Wallace said. “Our entire slate […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 9, 2016

HD 16 Republican Dick Kravitz promised, early on in his campaign to succeed term-limited Charles McBurney, that the money would come through when he needed it. And April gives proof to that claim. $13,250 of new money brought Kravitz’s total raised up to $91,275. The veteran Jacksonville politico has only spent $9,490 thus far, leaving him […]

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Carol Dover inducted into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame.

Endorsements continue to pile up in NE Florida races

Northeast Florida Builders Association rolls out endorsements

Sheri Treadwell, Clay Yarborough, Kim Daniels show life in NE Florida State House races

Jason Fischer produces strategy email from opponent Dick Kravitz

Jason Fischer, Dick Kravitz clash at HD 16 debate

Jason Fischer resigns from Duval County School Board

Wayne Weaver gave $5,000 to Jason Fischer’s political committee in May

Wes White seeks ‘sunshine’ discussion of Duval schools’ transgender bathroom policy

JAXBIZ endorses Donnie Horner, Jason Fischer in state House races

HD 16 Republican Dick Kravitz posts strong April, still trails Jason Fischer