January 19, 2022
Former NFL coach Bill Parcells famously said, “You are what your record says you are.” Considering the Jaguars have the…
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January 18, 2022
OPINION | Rethinking Jacksonville’s convention center dilemma
A new convention center has been in Jacksonville’s long-term plans for decades, but the Downtown Investment Authority now says it…
January 17, 2022
OPINION | An open letter to Gov. DeSantis
Dear Governor DeSantis, My daughter has COVID. She’s 7 months. I’m watching her little body battle an invisible bully. She’s…
January 10, 2022
OPINION | Rebirth of a nation, state
Today marks the first day of the Florida legislative session. A session where our elected legislators will tackle a myriad…
January 9, 2022
OPINION | Ben Frazier makes his point
A week ago, the world hadn’t heard of Ben Frazier. The president of the Northside Coalition was known locally, but…
January 5, 2022
OPINION | 2022 will be a Republican rout in Florida
In 2002, Jeb Bush was a runaway political freight train. His first four years in the Governor’s Mansion resulted in…
January 4, 2022
OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2022
Jacksonville’s Urban Core is growing again after decades of decline, the Emerald Trail has broken ground, and the Downtown Northbank…
January 3, 2022
OPINION | Feel free to begin, again
Happy New Year! 2021 marked the first time in a long time that I did not set traditional goals for…
January 2, 2022
OPINION | Ron DeSantis doesn’t owe you an explanation
Where was the governor at the end of 2021? Ron DeSantis stopped doing press events for the most part. His…
December 21, 2021
OPINION | What Shad Khan gets right – and wrong – about Downtown
Jaguars owner Shad Khan recently criticized the progress of Downtown revitalization in Jacksonville, saying the area has “gone downhill” over…
December 20, 2021
OPINION | In search of holiday peace
As the year comes barreling toward an end, I’m keenly aware of how tired I am. I’m spending the holiday…
December 17, 2021
OPINION | GOP 2023 race: Death, taxes, and Lenny Curry
What to make of last week’s 13-5 Jacksonville City Council repudiation of LeAnna Cumber’s attempt to turn back the gas…
December 15, 2021
SPORTS | Urban Meyer couldn’t overcome his ‘trust issues’
There’s a difference between coach speak and dishonesty. Coach speak happens every week in news conferences at all levels of…
December 14, 2021
OPINION | Duval Schools headquarters must stay Downtown
Duval County Public Schools’ announcement that it plans to sell its Southbank headquarters and relocate is welcome news for those…
December 13, 2021
OPINION | When are we going to get back to normal?
My son lied to me about wearing his mask. He lied for nearly two weeks straight. I had been sending…
December 12, 2021
OPINION | Polson’s problem
The First Election of the Jacksonville City Council At Large Group 3 race is in the books, and nobody won.…
December 7, 2021
OPINION | The forgotten factor behind Downtown Jax’s struggles
Analyses of Downtown Jacksonville’s continued struggles typically focus on factors within Downtown’s boundaries. Though generally overlooked, one external factor may…
December 6, 2021
OPINION | Voting is the price of freedom
Today is election day. Albeit it’s a small election, a special election to fill the seat of the late at-large…
December 5, 2021
OPINION | Carlucci bails out
Jacksonville City Councilman Matt Carlucci surprised some people last week when he abandoned his bid for Jacksonville Mayor. Carlucci launched…
December 1, 2021
OPINION | Congress should get out of the marijuana business
When Ron DeSantis was in Congress, he wasn’t a big fan of the institution. He criticized its ineptitude while he…
November 30, 2021
OPINION | 5 development myths that hold Downtown Jax back
Does demolishing old buildings prime the pump for flashy ones? Is 10,000 residents the magic number necessary to enliven Downtown…
November 29, 2021
OPINION | Relief and belief in justice are not the same
“Verdict watch . . . one guilty but this is stressful.” I fired off that tweet after Travis McMichael was…
November 28, 2021
OPINION | Primary battles to watch in 2022
We will have a few live August contests in this region next summer. While top-of-the-ticket stuff leaves some intrigue for…
November 23, 2021
OPINION | What hotels can do for Downtown vibrancy
A new Home2 Suites in Brooklyn is the latest hotel project moving forward in Downtown Jacksonville. With more hotels in…