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Melissa RossJune 25, 2016

One thing about Duval County — it sometimes defies easy stereotyping. That’s certainly true when you consider the fact that the Northeast Florida Regional Director for the Donald Trump for President campaign is Derek Boyd Hankerson. Hankerson, who is of Gullah Geechee heritage, is an African-American documentary filmmaker, author and historian in addition to his political […]

Julie DelegalMay 20, 2016

Four voters in Northeast Florida filed suit against the Supervisors of Elections for Duval, Clay and Nassau counties to keep the Aug. 30 primary election for State Attorney open to all voters, and not Republicans only. The voter-plaintiffs in Scott v. Hogan have also named Alexander Pantinakis and Daniel Kenneth Leigh as defendants in the […]

Peter SchorschMay 17, 2016

Incumbent Sens. Aaron Bean, Rob Bradley and Audrey Gibson are still running unopposed, and with less than six months to go until Election Day there’s still a possibility Northeast Florida voters won’t see the name of a state Senator on their ballot. Most Jacksonville area House seats are shaking out the same. Republican Reps. Jay Fant and […]

Melissa RossMay 9, 2016

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 […]

Peter SchorschApril 13, 2016

U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, a Jacksonville Republican, will not be running for re-election in November. “After a great deal of reflection, I have decided not to seek re-election this fall,” Crenshaw said. “Representing the Congressional District where my family has lived for four generations has been a tremendous privilege. I am proud of the work […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 27, 2016

Fleming Island Republican Sen. Rob Bradley has moved his re-election campaign into the newly redrawn Senate District 5 and is, so far, the only candidate in the race. Bradley represents District 7, which is made up of Alachua, Clay and Bradford counties, but new maps approved by Florida Courts at the end of 2015 shifted the first term senator […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 8, 2016

Donald Trump has his new Jacksonville campaign headquarters at the corner of Park and King, in what residents of the Riverside neighborhood are calling an “unattractive nuisance.” Hillary Clinton is opening one on Atlantic Boulevard this month. Even as these current front runners show organizational strength, other candidates are making quieter yet just as significant inroads. Consider Ted […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 3, 2016

For many candidates, making the tough decision to jump into a congressional race is usually informed by internal polls or district and opposition research. That wasn’t the case for Republican state Rep. David Santiago. The second-term HD 27 lawmaker held off entering the race for U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis’ CD 6 seat, despite favorable poll numbers, until he got his […]

Drew WilsonOctober 9, 2015

Neptune Beach Republican Cord Byrd put out a news release Thursday touting $13,140 in September contributions, but new finance reports show at least two other Republicans vying for the HD 11 seat posted five-figure hauls last month. Byrd’s fundraising numbers include $1,415 from a pair of in-kind contributions for print advertisements and a fundraising event, putting his September […]

Associated PressSeptember 21, 2015

Some Florida fishing guides say they’re being crowded out of their preferred waters by a fish they can’t keep. Many commercial and recreational fishermen in northeast Florida and throughout the south Atlantic say they’re seeing a banner year for red snapper – adding to their skepticism of data supporting federal regulations for the fish. “There […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Meet the African-American filmmaker and historian who is Donald Trump’s NE Florida field operative

Lawsuit seeks open primary in Northeast Florida State Attorney’s race

Update on the money race in Northeast Florida legislative races

Your guide to THE PLAYERS: networking, politicking, and socializing (with a little golf thrown in)

Ander Crenshaw not running for re-election

Rob Bradley running in newly drawn SD 5

Ted Cruz making moves into Northeast Florida

David Santiago says he decided to run for Congress because of urging from D.C. consultants

HD 11 candidate Cord Byrd announces $13,140 haul in September fundraising

Florida fishing guides say red snapper rules hurt business