May 23, 2023
Here are 10 overlooked buildings in Jacksonville that in danger of being demolished if more attention isn’t given to their…
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May 22, 2023
OPINION | Jacksonville needs another near miracle to keep the Jaguars
Figuring out a way to pay for major renovations to the Jaguars’ TIAA Bank Field would be like pulling off…
May 21, 2023
OPINION | The 5 biggest questions facing the Jaguars as offseason practices begin
For the Jaguars to make a deep playoff run, they’ll have to answer these 5 questions.…
May 17, 2023
OPINION | On the come up
I criticize this bold new city of the South consistently, but I’m not above applauding when ovation is due. And,…
May 16, 2023
OPINION | ‘Love over fear’: An epilogue for the 2023 election
Donna Deegan met the negativity from Daniel Davis’ campaign with a positive vision, managing to rebuff insipid and dishonest attacks.…
May 15, 2023
OPINION | The campaign we deserved? Looking back on the 2023 Jax mayor election
What the Donna Deegan vs. Daniel Davis’ race says about Jacksonville voters and what kind of politics people here really…
May 14, 2023
SPORTS | My Jags record prediction based on the schedule
It’s time for the annual tradition of predicting the Jaguars’ record as the schedule is released.…
May 7, 2023
SPORTS | Jags slighted in QB ranking
Yes, the Jaguars are getting a little more love nationally, but there are still those who need convincing.…
May 2, 2023
OPINION | The Ford plant demolition shows a dearth of vision
The debate over demolishing the old Ford plant in Talleyrand missed a key point: It wasn’t demolish or reuse. It…
May 1, 2023
OPINION | Romanticizing law enforcement is a no-win game
For all of their differences, Donna Deegan and Daniel Davis are on the same page when it comes to giving…
April 30, 2023
SPORTS | Jags ‘cautious and safe’ with 2023 draft picks
The Jaguars are not expecting any third-day draft picks (or second-day picks) to assume a starting role in 2023. …
April 19, 2023
OPINION | The body is the crime scene
Recent legislative measures target the very existence of marginalized groups.…
April 17, 2023
OPINION | What Donna Deegan must do in Thursday’s debate
Donna Deegan shouldn’t approach this debate like she’s eight points ahead; rather, she needs to act like she’s eight points…
April 5, 2023
OPINION | Ring the alarm
Florida Republicans are stripping people of safety, bodily autonomy and dignity while masquerading as choice.…
April 4, 2023
THE JAXSON | The 10-year saga of the Fuller Warren pedestrian path
A decade ago, concerned residents demanded a better transportation solution. As a result, the Fuller Warren Bridge shared-use path opens…
April 2, 2023
OPINION | Are local parties a factor in the Jax elections?
Candidates like Donna Deegan and Daniel Davis can’t necessarily rely on the Duval Democratic and Republican parties to help them…
March 28, 2023
OPINION | The YIMBY case for historic preservation
In much writing about urban development, the pro-density Yes In My Backyard movement and historic preservation are often presented as…
March 22, 2023
OPINION | Don’t close your eyes
College DEI programs provide safe space and solace for those of us looking for community in a dominant culture that’s…
March 19, 2023
OPINION | Federal case could threaten local LGBT protections
A Catholic bookstore’s suit against Jacksonville’s LGBTQ protections will cast a shadow over the mayoral campaign.…
March 15, 2023
OPINION | Why you should run for local office – and why you shouldn’t
Advice on running for Jax City Council from a former councilman, who says now is the time to prep for…
March 14, 2023
THE JAXSON | Lenny’s Lawn: A 4-year retrospective
Here’s a look back at the decisions that led to “Lenny’s Lawn” and what the future may hold for the…
March 6, 2023
OPINION | Look beyond the top of the ticket
The real change lies in who’s elected to the down ballot races. We have 19 seats on our City Council,…
March 5, 2023
OPINION | The debate we deserve
Mayoral candidates are headed to a debate this week, courtesy of WJXT, host Kent Justice, and Jacksonville University. What can…
February 20, 2023
OPINION | What the Donna Deegan surge means
Donna Deegan has raised a fraction of the money her opponents have. So why is she polling better?…