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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 […]

Ryan RayAugust 19, 2015

Palm Coast Sen. Travis Hutson filed a bill Wednesday that would create a separate, more severe class of penalties for Floridians who commit crimes while in the country illegally. Hutson’s bill — SB 150 — would enhance the penalties for crimes that fall under one of several statutory categories of violent crimes, if the offense is […]

Staff ReportsJuly 31, 2015

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Per a release from Rep. Jay Fant‘s campaign for re-election to the state House: Today, the Jay Fant Campaign announced Carolyn Tucker as its new Finance Director. She will oversee all fundraising operations for both the campaign and Rep. Fant’s political committee. Previously, she was a legislative aide in his official office. “Carolyn has been a […]

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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

Travis Hutson files bill to increase criminal penalties for undocumented Floridians

Carolyn Tucker named finance director for Jay Fant’s campaign