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A.G. GancarskiNovember 9, 2016

On an otherwise light agenda for the Jacksonville City Council Wednesday evening, the panel unanimously approved Project Mountain, a package which brings capital investment and business expansion to one of the city’s most economically challenged areas. The bill “authorizes execution of an economic development agreement between the City and Project Mountain (company name temporarily confidential)” […]

Scott PowersOctober 25, 2016

If there is an indication that a candidate’s victory is seen by some as all but in hand, it’s when money normally sent to an opposing party’s candidate starts arriving, and Democratic congressional nominee Val Demings may have reached that point. Demings, the former Orlando police chief running in the now-solidly blue Florida’s 10th Congressional […]

Ryan RayJanuary 8, 2015

On Wednesday the trade association for Florida’s grocery, apparel, department, home furnishings and big-box retailers released their annual outlook ahead of the 2015 legislative session. Their priorities deal with seven main areas: tourism, mobile devices, data security, shipping, customer service, new and remodeled retail spaces and fashion. Notable predictions include an industry-wide shift to acceptance […]

Peter SchorschDecember 24, 2014

If you aren’t already experiencing a bit of “SALE!!” fatigue from the month-long blitz of email blasts attempting to draw you in for holiday shopping sprees, it is likely you will by the New Year. But to counter the incessant advertising (and much-welcome coupons), at least cute holiday photo cards from your friends and their […]

Peter SchorschDecember 24, 2014

If you aren’t already experiencing a bit of “SALE!!” fatigue from the month-long blitz of email blasts attempting to draw you in for holiday shopping sprees, it is likely you will by the New Year. But to counter the incessant advertising (and much-welcome coupons), at least cute holiday photo cards from your friends and their […]

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

Jacksonville City Council OKs ‘Project Mountain,’ NW Jax economic incentive package

Val Demings beginning to draw business money in CD 10 race

Florida Retail Federation outlines 2015 industry projections

The holiday season, as brought to you by these Florida lobbyists & political organizations

The holiday season, as brought to you by these Florida lobbyists & political organizations