November 20, 2024
There’s one constant in each of the failed plans, false starts and continued deterioration of the Trio over the years:…
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November 19, 2024
REVIEW | Jacksonville bowling alley food
Bowling alley menus are crammed with piles of fried pickles, bowls of crisped Brussels sprouts, tacos bulging with shredded pork,…
November 18, 2024
OPINION | Mike Waltz leaves Congress, and the fight to replace him begins
It was only a matter of time and figuring out the right position once Donald Trump got elected president. That’s…
November 17, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars suffer worst loss in franchise history
Shad Khan has been criticized for not feeling the concerns of Jaguars fans. If he doesn’t decide to make a…
November 10, 2024
SPORTS | Jags struggle offensively against Minnesota, fall to 2-8
Any thought that Lawrence was the cause of the Jaguars’ offensive struggles should be put to bed.…
November 4, 2024
OPINION | What does Jacksonville need from the election? And what does DeSantis want from it?
Does Jacksonville benefit more from Harris or Trump? And whose victory benefits Ron DeSantis more?…
November 3, 2024
SPORTS | Bad start, bad finish. Jaguars fall to Eagles
This is almost certain to be the end of the current regime.…
November 3, 2024
OPINION | Mayor Deegan: Florida’s health is on the ballot
Jacksonville’s mayor: “A vote for Kamala Harris is a vote for affordable healthcare, financial security, and a healthier future for…
October 31, 2024
OPINION | Generational records: A 20-year forecast
Whether we believe climate change to be real, increasingly frequent and more devastating weather patterns where we call home cannot be denied.…
October 27, 2024
SPORTS | Jags drop to 2-6 with loss to Green Bay Packers
As has happened so often this season, the Jaguars could not close the deal.…
October 21, 2024
OPINION | We haven’t heard the last of Deegan’s ‘concentration camp’ gaffe
A.G. Gancarski predicts the blowback over Mayor Donna Deegan’s remarks will continue to dog her, both with imminent City Council…
October 20, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars run to second win of season
The win avoided the possibility of big leadership changes for the Jaguars for another week.…
October 17, 2024
OPINION | We’re not ready for the coming climate apocalypse
Whoever becomes president and is elected to Congress must be held accountable for reversing the path that’s leading our planet…
October 13, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars mauled in London
In what could have been the most important game of the season, the Jaguars showed why they are more likely…
October 9, 2024
OPINION | Prayer for the sowers
The children my husband and I raised are among the generations who have grown up with the certainty of climate…
October 7, 2024
OPINION | Jacksonville’s approach to state homeless law will lead to court battles
Residents and business owners who don’t think the city is doing its job will be able to sue starting Jan.…
October 6, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars earn first win of season in remarkable fashion
There are a lot of “ifs,” but the win on Sunday against the Colts keeps hope of a significant season…
September 29, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars drop 4th straight game, this time in final seconds
Better, but still not good enough. The Jaguars played their best quarter of football since halftime of the season opener…
September 26, 2024
OPINION | Green acres: A master plan for Jacksonville’s park system
Jacksonville’s Parks Department expects to unveil an updated Parks Master Plan in winter 2025. Here’s what’s in it, and what’s…
September 24, 2024
OPINION | Great Cities Symposium a chance for Jax to learn from national leader
Since 2019, the Great Cities Symposium has brought remarkable civic and business leaders to Jacksonville from peer cities to share…
September 23, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars fall to 0-3 in worst performance of Doug Pederson’s tenure
This is the kind of season that can cost a head coach his job. Make no mistake, the seat under…
September 22, 2024
OPINION | Will Jacksonville regret its stadium spend?
This month’s stress test on local drainage systems suggests money to help Shad Khan monetize his team may have been…
September 19, 2024
OPINION | Don’t stop believing in Jacksonville’s historic Downtown rebirth
While we can never prove it and whether anyone admits it, citizen voices in large measure shape how elected officials…
September 17, 2024
OPINION | The allure of power
Violence and power fit hand in glove and it’s obvious that many of us prefer the benefits of our privileges…