A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2022
4min0
Slow month for Democrat Lakesha Burton as Ken Jefferson enters contest.
Tag: Michael MunzCrowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)
A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2022A.G. GancarskiJune 13, 2018
4min225
On Tuesday evening, the Jacksonville City Council approved incentives for The District, a 30-acre Southbank development on the site of the former JEA Southside Generating Station. As part of that deal, developers Peter Rummell and Michael Munz have a deal via their Elements Development to buy the land for $18.6 million from the JEA Board. JEA interim CEO Aaron Zahn, in […]
A.G. GancarskiJune 12, 2018
9min303
On Tuesday, the full Jacksonville City Council approved an ambitious plan, one laden with incentives, put forth by two local power brokers, Peter Rummell and Michael Munz, who are seeking to develop a fallow Southbank property. And that’s fine with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, who told media Tuesday the Council should pass the bill authorizing city incentives for the […]
A.G. GancarskiJune 4, 2018
4min511
On Monday, Jacksonville City Council’s Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety committee greenlit the ‘District‘ development plan. That said, the bill did not pass without considerable discussion and consternation among myriad members of the panel before the 5-1 vote The bill (2018-313) could transform the Southbank with its radical redevelopment of 30 acres at the […]
A.G. GancarskiMay 9, 2018
2min227
April continued what is becoming a familiar narrative in the two-person race in Jacksonville City Council’s District 6. Rose Conry still holds the money lead over former WJCT CEO Michael Boylan, as the two Republicans vie to succeed termed-out Matt Schellenberg. And cash on hand sees Conry with an almost 2-1 advantage. Conry brought in $8,050 in April, […]
A.G. GancarskiApril 30, 20182min375
The District, proposed by developers and political influencers Peter Rummell and Michael Munz, is headed this month to Jacksonville City Council for approval. Some members have questioned the lavish incentives (a $30 million capital improvement plan and a Rev Grant for 75 percent for up to 22 years capped at $56 million). Now, Empower Jacksonville, a religious right […]
A.G. GancarskiAugust 28, 2017
2min237
In Jacksonville’s House District 15, lawyer Wyman Duggan is making all the right moves in his bid to replace Rep. Jay Fant. The latest big reveal from the Jacksonville Republican: some of Jacksonville’s best and brightest — and most well-heeled — on his campaign finance committee. Co-chairing the committee: Jacksonville Republican legend John Falconetti (instrumental in getting Duggan to […]
A.G. GancarskiOctober 17, 2016
4min283
The race in Jacksonville’s House District 13 has been an oddity since April, when then-incumbent Reggie Fullwood was indicted on federal fraud charges. At first, Fullwood maintained his innocence, beating Tracie Davis and others in the Democratic primary before pleading guilty to two charges, renouncing his candidacy, and resigning his seat. The Duval Democrats chose Davis to replace […]
Melissa RossMay 9, 2016
5min221
Yes, the field is set for the 2016 PLAYERS Championship, and for golf fans, the names on that list are very important. But it’s the game that’s played OFF the putting green that matters most this week for business and political heavyweights across Northeast Florida. As the ultimate see-and-be-seen-slash-networking event, the PLAYERS is a must-attend affair […]
A.G. GancarskiApril 28, 2016
4min238
By all accounts, GOP U.S. Senate candidate Todd Wilcox’s Wednesday “friend raiser” in Jacksonville at the home of Peter Rummell was a success. Fifty of what are being called “important conservatives and Republican power brokers in Northeast Florida” were on hand, including Michael Munz, Marty Fiorentino, Husein Cumber, Steve Halverson, Rick Morales, Jason Fischer, and Neal Freeman, a contributor to NationalReview.com. Wilcox talked about his campaign platform: national security, […]