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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 […]

Ryan RayApril 7, 2015

Rep. Travis Hutson prevailed big time Tuesday in his bid to jump up to the Legislature’s upper chamber, defeating Democratic nominee Adam Cox by a margin of about 2-to-1 with nearly all precincts reporting. Hutson will be District 6 senator-elect on Wednesday. Down the ballot, the battle to replace Hutson — who in turn is resigning from the House […]

Ryan RayApril 4, 2015

Nassau County Commissioner and small businessman Barry Holloway filed this week to run for Northeast Florida’s House District 11, according to the Florida Division of Elections. The Bryceville Republican brings considerable conservative bona fides and a wealth of public service experience to his bid to assume the open seat left by the term-limited Rep. Janet Adkins. […]

Kevin MeerschaertJanuary 27, 2015

Two state representatives are vying to likely take over the Senate seat of John Thrasher in Tuesday’s Special Primary election. Thrasher resigned to take over the presidency of Florida State University. Ronald “Doc” Renuart of Ponte Vedra Beach and Travis Hutson of Elkton are the top candidates for the 6th District Senate Seat in Northeast […]

Tag: Northeast Florida

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

Republicans sweep NE Florida House, Senate special elections

Barry Holloway files for 2016 House bid in District 11

It’s Primary Election Day in SD 6