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A.G. GancarskiApril 26, 2016

One of the byproducts of Jacksonville’s unique consolidated government is that some parts of town do as well as anywhere, and other parts have issues that are rooted in poverty and unresolved historic inequities. One jarring example of those inequities: the issues in Health Zone 1, which are heartbreaking. Half of all children live in poverty. […]

Jim RosicaApril 25, 2016

Nearly 3,000 needy people received $2.7 million worth of free dental care this weekend in Jacksonville. The event, Florida Mission of Mercy 2016, was sponsored by the Florida Dental Association Foundation. It was held at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. This year’s event drew 2,400 volunteers, according to a press release, including almost 600 dentists […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 15, 2016

When former Jacksonville City Councilwoman Kim Daniels filed earlier this year to run in HD 14, many political observers and media members wondered why. They thought that, after losing a bruising City Council re-election campaign, she wouldn’t want to run for office again. Or that she wouldn’t be viable. Daniels sees it differently. “House District […]

Melissa RossApril 5, 2016

Two potential heirs to the much-discussed 5th Congressional District long held by U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown have confirmed they are sizing up the seat should it become available. “Absolutely,” said state Rep. Mia Jones, one of four veteran Jacksonville politicians seen as a viable contender to run in Brown’s stead. The others are former Jax Mayor […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 14, 2016

Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown and former President Bill Clinton have an intertwined political history. Brown had worked in the Clinton administration, and then when Brown was running for re-election, Clinton came to town to work a fundraiser/supporter event before Brown’s narrow loss. The two men were together again Monday, at a church in Northwest […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 2, 2016

The Florida House on Wednesday began considering a bill that would expand medical marijuana in Florida. The House began discussing the measure (HB 307), and Rep. Matt Gaetz, the Fort Walton Beach Republican sponsoring the bill, fielded questions from lawmakers on the proposal. The bill is expected to receive a vote on Thursday. The bill […]

Ryan RayFebruary 24, 2016

A Senate budget panel advanced a bill Wednesday for a grant to the family of a Florida State University football player who died on the practice field. The bill – SB 16 by Sen. Arthenia Joyner – appropriates $1.8 million to the family of Devaughn Darling, who died during preseason drills from complications of an undiagnosed health […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 17, 2016

The Hillary Clinton campaign headquarters opens in Jacksonville at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 4830 Atlantic Blvd., and for Clinton partisans locally, it’s a big deal. Speaking will be School Board Member Paula Wright. “Hillary Clinton has fought her entire life for children and working families – and knows how to get results,” Wright said. “She has a proven […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 17, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry has a variety of “individual meetings” scheduled in Tallahassee Wednesday to push the Discretionary Sales Surtax bill. Four of them are set up with Senate Rules Committee members, which will be the final Senate committee to deliberate the bill. The bill has cleared two of three Senate committees, and both House committees. […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 15, 2016

Another Democrat has filed for the House District 14 seat held by termed-out Jacksonville Democrat Rep. Mia Jones. Gracie McCastler, a former elementary school teacher in Duval County, entered the race Feb. 11, making her the fourth Democrat vying to replace Jones, who has served in the Florida House since 2008. McCastler joins former Jacksonville City Council members […]

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GE commits $250K to health screenings in Jax

Free dental care event brings out thousands in Jax

Don’t call it a comeback: Kim Daniels returns to Jacksonville politics in HD 14’s Democratic Primary

Audrey Gibson, Mia Jones both “absolutely” eyeing Corrine Brown’s CD 5 seat

Bill Clinton, Alvin Brown serve up comfort food in Jacksonville

Florida House begins discussion on medical marijuana bill

Devaughn Darling claims bill clears education budget panel

Hillary Clinton campaign to open Jax HQ Wednesday night

Lenny Curry lobbying Senate Rules Committee members

4th Democrat joins race to replace Mia Jones in HD 14