Tag: Sam Newby

A.G. GancarskiJuly 3, 2018
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On June 1, Gov. Rick Scott suspended two Democratic Jacksonville City Council members who face 38 federal counts in a scheme to defraud local and federal taxpayers. While Scott has not yet picked replacements for the currently suspended Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown, former Council President Anna Brosche arrived at a solution for their constituents weeks ago. That solution: Councilman Sam Newby and Brosche filling […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 4, 2018
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On Thursday, Jacksonville City Council members Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown were indicted on a 38-count conspiracy to defraud, after both allegedly misused city and federal funds intended for economic incentive purposes. Friday saw Gov. Rick Scott suspend the two less than a year before elections, leaving the Jacksonville City Council to scramble in terms of figuring out […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 15, 2018
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The clouded picture in the race for Jacksonville City Council Vice-President cleared up Tuesday, with Sam Newby dropping out to focus on his re-election bid. Jacksonville Daily Record reporter David Cawton broke the news on Twitter. Newby, an at-large Councilman, faces one opponent thus far for re-election. The first-term Republican’s exit from the race leaves three candidates […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 17, 2018
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On Tuesday, JAXBIZ (the political arm of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce) endorsed Wyman Duggan in House District 15. “Wyman is an experienced, conservative leader who can make an immediate impact for our community in Tallahassee,” JAXBIZ Chair Dane Grey said. “Wyman understands the importance of growing jobs for hard-working families and attracting investment in our community.” […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 2, 2018
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Monday saw two incumbent Jacksonville politicians file for re-election. At Large Group 5 Republican Sam Newby filed for re-election, as did Republican Property Appraiser Jerry Holland. Newby, who won a narrow race against Democrat Ju’Coby Pittman in 2015, thus far faces no ballot opposition. Holland, who was a popular Supervisor of Elections for two terms, faced no ballot […]


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