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Melissa RossJune 7, 2016

Activists in Jacksonville are hosting a town hall meeting tonight at the Wells Fargo offices on North Main Street after weeks of protests against the shooting death of Vernell Bing. The Kemetic Empire says it’s hosting the event “to present solutions, a platform for the community to express their views and concerns.” Invited to appear […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 10, 2016

On Tuesday morning, the Ron DeSantis Senate campaign showed strength in the candidate’s Northeast Florida backyard, via a joint statement of endorsement for the Ponte Vedra Republican from three influential lawmen and politicians: Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler, Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams, and St. John’s County Sheriff David Shoar. “Ron DeSantis has served our country in […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 29, 2016

City leaders from the mayor’s office, the sheriff’s office, and the fire and rescue department rehearsed policy responses to a simulated terrorist incident Friday. In the 21st century Western world, terror is an ever-present threat. From the attacks in Brussels and Paris, to those closer to home such as Boston and San Bernardino, local policy […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 21, 2016

Derek Igou, Jacksonville’s first choice for the new director of Neighborhoods, didn’t work out. The problem, we understand, was one of academic credentials. The Lenny Curry administration is back to the drawing board, and a Thursday email indicates a refinement of job description specs for Neighborhoods head. “Per our discussion and your directions,” wrote Mousa Thursday to […]

Melissa RossApril 20, 2016

Former Duval County Sheriff John Rutherford continues to rack up endorsements in his run for Jacksonville’s open Congressional seat. Duval County Sheriff Mike Williams, St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar and Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper are all supporting Rutherford as he seeks to replace outgoing Congressman Ander Crenshaw, who is retiring, in Congressional District […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 11, 2016

On Monday morning, Jacksonville’s mayor, sheriff, and state attorney, along with other stakeholders, came together in the City Hall rotunda for one purpose: to kick off Victims’ Rights Week. The purpose, as one might expect: to safeguard the rights of victims of violent crime, a shared priority of stakeholders in government, such as the aforementioned, […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 11, 2016

The money race between challenger Wes White and incumbent 4th Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey has never been competitive, but March may be the starkest indicator yet of a gap between the two. White raised just $1,000 in March, from Elizabeth White of St. Petersburg. Beyond that, he loaned his campaign $2,500. Personal loans, now totaling $12,722, are […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 8, 2016

Public safety is a term Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry uses often. But usually, faces and names aren’t associated with the concept, which Curry deems to be the most important function of government. That changes next week, as Jacksonville prepares for its annual observation of Victims’ Rights Week. Serving Victims–Building Trust–Restoring Hope is the theme this year, […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 5, 2016

Jacksonville is determined to do whatever is necessary to help victims of sexual assault. That was the message Tuesday from three of the most powerful politicians in the city: Mayor Lenny Curry, Sheriff Mike Williams, and State Attorney Angela Corey. Jacksonville, of course, has been active in working against that scourge for a while. The Sexual Assault Advisory […]

Melissa RossApril 4, 2016

On the heels of a new Florida law requiring speedier testing of rape kits, advocates in North Florida are speaking out about the high rate of sexual assault in the region. A Community Speak Out is set for Tuesday morning at Jacksonville City Hall, featuring representatives from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, State Attorney’s Office, Florida […]

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Jacksonville prepares to observe victims’ rights week

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