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Drew WilsonMay 5, 2016

Republican Sen. Travis Hutson will hold a fundraiser for his re-election campaign May 17 at The Fiorentino Group offices in Jacksonville, his campaign announced Thursday. The host committee for the event includes fellow Florida Sens. Rob Bradley and Aaron Bean as well as Jacksonville Jaguars lobbyist Paul Harden, attorney Marty Fiorentino and Acosta CEO Gary […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 29, 2016

At the start of the year, I made 12 predictions for 2016 in Jacksonville politics. A fourth of the way through, revisiting them is useful. Some I got right. Some I got wrong. Some are still in progress. Predictions 1 and 2 revolved around the Human Rights Ordinance expansion, which was the issue du jour. […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 18, 2016

Paul Renner is seen as Northeast Florida’s best hope for a Florida House Speaker anytime soon. And his PAC reflects the power that he has, as recent fundraising totals show. Through the end of December, the PAC had raised almost $347,000, with almost $33,000 in December. Big dollars came in from General Motors, U.S. Sugar, […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 30, 2015

There’s no doubt 2015 was an amazing year in Jacksonville politics. A new mayor, 11 new members of City Council, and intrigue in Corrine Brown’s redistricting saga were among a few top-level highlights. While we have a reasonable sense of what happened in Jacksonville politics in 2015, the next question is what happens in 2016. Hence, a […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 23, 2015

Jeb Bush Jr. came to Jacksonville earlier in the summer for a high-powered fundraiser for his father. On Saturday, Bush will be in Gainesville for something equally high-powered: the Fiorentino Group tailgate before the Tennessee/Florida game. The tailgate begins two hours before kickoff, and will prove to heighten interest in one of the signature tailgate […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 5, 2015

The July fundraising totals for Donnie Horner, the establishment choice among the six Republicans in the crowded HD11 race to replace term-limited Janet Adkins, are in. An $8,400 July pushes Horner’s grand total up to $52,850. July featured a number of donations from familiar names. Ben Frisch, Chartrand, WW Gay, and the Fiorentino Group all gave $1,000. Local bank executive Abel […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2015

The newest chapter of the “4th Floor Files” features lobbyist Joe Mobley, principal at The Fiorentino Group based in Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Mobley previously was assistant vice president of legislative affairs at Fidelity National Financial, as well as an aide to former State Rep. and former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll. Significant other? Children? Grand kids? […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2015

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) has hired Melissa Langley as Development and Political Coordinator. Langley will oversee TFG’s political fundraising efforts, and plan and execute special events for clients and partners. She also will be aiding in development and implementation of the firm’s strategic marketing activities. Her work will be instrumental in TFG’s continued success and […]

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Bottom line: Trevor Lawrence must step up his game.

Travis Hutson to hold re-election fundraiser May 17 in Jacksonville

A.G. Gancarski: So far, so good on 2016 predictions

Florida Foundation for Liberty, Paul Renner’s PAC, dazzling with January money

A.G. Gancarski’s 12 predictions in 2016 for Jacksonville politics

Jeb Bush Jr. featured at Fiorentino Group UF tailgate

HD11 hopeful Donnie Horner over $52K raised

“4th Floor Files” talks to Joe Mobley about good mullet, growlers and Tally in the big leagues

Personnel note: The Fiorentino Group hires Melissa Langley