October 2, 2023
For every $100 available for affordable housing, the Florida Legislature took $46. But recent reforms offer hope.…
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October 1, 2023
SPORTS | Jaguars show some improvement in London win
In their 23-7 win over the Falcons on Sunday, the Jaguars showed they are improving in some areas.…
September 27, 2023
OPINION | Living with the past
Throwing money at a problem is easy. What is not is remaining committed to creating equitable communities for all people…
September 24, 2023
SPORTS | Jags’ brutal loss raises questions
In the course of three hours on Sunday’s sun-soaked afternoon, the Jaguars’ season took a dramatic turn. Facing the perennial…
September 21, 2023
OPINION | Reading the tea leaves: What poll means for Sheriff Waters, Mayor Deegan
Typically, one poll does not garner this much attention. But the latest University of North Florida Jax Speaks poll gives…
September 20, 2023
OPINION | Jacksonville should act to reverse the legacy of racist housing policies
The U.S. government created ghettoes. Government action produced racially segregated communities in the U.S., including in Jacksonville. This was no…
September 18, 2023
OPINION | Where did Deegan go wrong? Lessons from the failed Ferraro and DeFoor nominations
Two failed nominations reveal a surprising lack of understanding of how the City Council actually works and thinks.…
September 17, 2023
SPORTS | Lots of work to do for Jaguars
In game two against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Jaguars showed they have a long way to go to reach…
September 13, 2023
OPINION | This American life
Though it it comes as an affront to the immoral imbalance of white supremacy, disenfranchisement and early death be damned.…
September 12, 2023
THE JAXSON | 4 mass transit projects comparable to the U2C in price
Here are 4 mass transit projects that were recently completed for a similar cost per mile to Jacksonville’s proposed Skyway…
September 11, 2023
OPINION | What St. Johns County teaches us about affordable housing
Even with proven, successful ways to provide affordable housing, funding at the state and local levels is not nearly strong…
September 10, 2023
SPORTS | It wasn’t pretty, but Jags win opener
The Jaguars won their season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, but the box score looked better than the Jaguars’ performance.…
September 7, 2023
OPINION | Deegan, DeFoor and the paradox of change
Mayor Deegan’s war with the City Council will only alienate her against Council leadership, opinion columnist Andrew Moss says.…
September 4, 2023
OPINION | The ultimate pragmatist: E. Denise Lee’s inclusive politics
We need Denise Lee’s clarity of vision to be actualized by a new generation, her ability to unify people who…
August 30, 2023
OPINION | Time to cut bait on JTA’s driverless Skyway replacement
There are other options for public transit that are cheaper, carry more passengers and are available right now. …
August 28, 2023
OPINION | This hate is ours to hold
I didn’t want to write this, but here I am using my words to process a pain that runs too…
August 27, 2023
SPORTS | After unbeaten preseason, are Jaguars ready to contend for a title?
There’s almost nothing more that the Jaguars would have wanted to accomplish with their starters in the preseason finale on…
August 22, 2023
OPINION | No sleep till Milwaukee: A Republican presidential debate preview
Ron DeSantis must show the American people the aggressiveness and ability to confound his opponents that elevated his national profile.…
August 21, 2023
OPINION | Jacksonville isn’t Ron DeSantis’ town anymore
What’s clear is that Ron DeSantis has taken his eye off Jacksonville — like the rest of the state — and…
August 20, 2023
SPORTS | What we learned from the second Jaguars preseason game
Only two Jaguars who are expected to be starters got playing time in Saturday’s preseason game against Detroit.…
August 16, 2023
OPINION | Resiliency begins with us
Will we look back and say we did our best on an individual level to fight climate change?…
August 13, 2023
SPORTS | Canadian Minshew? Jaguars’ third-string QB Rourke opening eyes
After Nathan Rourke’s performance in Dallas, will the Jaguars keep three quarterbacks on the active roster?…
August 9, 2023
OPINION | Al Ferraro’s appointment deserves scrutiny
What makes Mayor Deegan’s appointment of Al Ferraro to lead the city’s Neighborhoods Department, so baffling.…
August 8, 2023
OPINION | 6 recommendations for JTA’s new LaVilla facility
A Jacksonville Transportation Authority facility planned for LaVilla doesn’t align with the vision for Downtown. These 6 recommendations could fix…