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A.G. GancarskiJune 14, 2016

The Lonzie Barton case gripped Jacksonville and the nation last year. On Tuesday, the Jacksonville City Council honored first responders, military members, members of the state attorney’s office, and others who were involved in the exhaustive search last year for the toddler’s remains. On an evening that began with a 49-second silent observance of those who […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 5, 2016

The big news in Jacksonville: The prime suspect in the death of Lonzie Barton, Ruben Ebron, preparing to enter a plea in the death of Lonzie Barton. State Attorney candidate Wes White is outraged. “Ruben Ebron is scheduled to appear before a judge at 8:30 a.m. When he does, the judge may decide whether to accept or reject […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 14, 2016

In November, 4th District State Attorney candidate Wes White dropped off petitions at Supervisor of Elections offices at the Duval, Nassau, and Clay County SOE offices. At the time, White said that “response of the voters, while we were out gathering these signatures, was overwhelmingly positive,” and that just four voters refused to sign petitions, including the […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 30, 2015

Laveranues Coles wants to open a strip club. This has now resulted in a lawsuit, and national publicity, revolving around the stated purpose of “opening a club that would feature dancing that would be ‘performed before a consensual audience, all over the age of 18 years, who are desirous of receiving and enjoying the message […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2015

Almost up until the May election, it looked like Democrat Ken Jefferson had a real shot at being elected Jacksonville sheriff. The runoff between Jefferson and Republican Mike Williams was pitched with accusations and counterattacks. After his defeat, Jefferson gave a speech about when a candidate has to resort to “nasty ugly rhetoric to get into office, […]

Tag: Lonzie Barton

Jax Council honors first responders for Lonzie Barton search

Wes White slams Ruben Ebron plea deal in Lonzie Barton murder

Wes White describes petition predicament as printing error

Laveranues Coles sues Jacksonville: Why now?

Ken Jefferson discusses Mike Williams, plans