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OPINION | The JTA board owes Jacksonville an explanation for the wreckage
Jacksonville is entitled to ask whether JTA’s directors understood the difference between supporting a CEO and supervising one.…
September 27, 2026
OPINION | Good vibes only: What a clean Jacksonville budget means for 2027 elections
As compared to the shambolic budget vote last year, this year’s 18-1 ratification of Jacksonville’s $2 billion general fund budget…
September 13, 2026
OPINION | Moody blues: Debate dodge does voters grave disservice
Debate talks have stalled out between Democratic challenger Angie Nixon and Republican incumbent Sen. Ashley Moody.…
September 9, 2026
OPINION | Kill NAVI: We deserve an honest conversation about the Skyway
Before Jacksonville commits hundreds of millions of additional dollars to the Skyway or its replacement, a close look at what’s…
August 30, 2026
OPINION | Conservative crackup? Decision time for Duval GOP after election embarrassment
Strong rumors hold that a certain Young Republican will try to bring new blood to local GOP party leadership, whose…
August 27, 2026
REVIEW | Taste-testing Jacksonville’s French-Korean bakeries
The output is French. The ownership is Korean. But the ethos is thoroughly American at Jacksonville’s new favorite bakeries.…
August 16, 2026
OPINION | The final stretch: Pre-primary election thoughts
Here are some of the major things to watch as primary election results come in Tuesday night.…
August 3, 2026
POV | I attended the Jacksonville budget unveiling
Here’s what it’s like to attend the mayor’s budget address, which kicks off the Jacksonville budget process, and how you…
August 2, 2026
OPINION | How the US Senate race could shape local elections
Angie Nixon is the overwhelming choice of Democrats in Northeast Florida. Could her U.S. Senate run help others on the…
July 19, 2026
OPINION | Jacksonville’s budget showdown begins
Jacksonville faces a budget fight over the next couple of months.…
July 16, 2026
REVIEW | The Roost at Congaree and Penn
Amongst a stirringly pastoral setting, our critic found Congaree and Penn’s new foray into casual dining both subtle and a…
July 16, 2026
THE JAXSON | Let’s get back to the basics at JTA
JTA CEO Nat Ford’s departure is an opportunity to rethink what works and retire what doesn’t.…
July 5, 2026
OPINION | Children are the future of representative government
Opinion columnist A.G. Gancarski argues that Gov. Ron DeSantis should not have vetoed a bill that would have allowed teens…
June 24, 2026
THE JAXSON | Jacksonville’s 4 disasters (and recoveries)
This is the story of Jacksonville’s recovery from four major disasters. In James Weldon Johnson’s lifetime, Jacksonville suffered three major…
June 21, 2026
OPINION | What is the Jacksonville City Council presidency for, really?
Cleanup will be required after the Kevin Carrico era, opinion columnist A.G. Gancarski writes of the Jacksonville City Council presidency.…
June 7, 2026
OPINION | No local taxation, no local representation
Local government isn’t perfect. But starving the beast will only erode home rule, opinion columnist A.G. Gancarski argues.…
May 31, 2026
THE FOOD SECTION | Public incentives for Downtown Jax restaurants, bars pick up
A dedicated “retail enhancement” fund is increasingly propping up restaurants that choose to open in Downtown Jacksonville.…
May 24, 2026
OPINION | The art of the viral moment: Angie Nixon’s lesson for the political establishment
If you’re looking for structural critique from a legislator, Angie Nixon provides it. But will she go in on her…
May 10, 2026
OPINION | The ‘race-neutral’ myth and Jacksonville City Council redistricting
A “race-neutral” redistricting could chop up districts intended to allow Black candidates to be elected.…
April 28, 2026
REVIEW | Black Pearl: A ‘disappointing’ take on Italian-Japanese fusion
“Typically, the hallmarks of itameshi are sophisticated cooking techniques, esteem for seasonality and an emphasis on umami-rich ingredients,” writes reviewer…
April 26, 2026
OPINION | What does the Florida House get out of the special session?
After two years of adversarial positioning, does Florida House Speaker Perez simply fold? Or does the House push back against…
April 12, 2026
OPINION | The case for elected JEA and JTA boards
The public deserves a say in how its assets are run, but JEA’s and JTA’s boards are currently appointed.…
March 31, 2026
REVIEW | PopUp Bagels
PopUp Bagels’ most significant contribution to bagel culture is that it’s poised to reshape the nation’s relationship with cream cheese.…