April 9, 2024THE JAXSON | 5 Arab American historic sites in LaVillaStarting with the arrival of the first immigrants in the 1890s, Arab Americans have had a major impact on the…By Ennis Davis
February 28, 2024Deegan forms African American Advisory BoardThe board will enable residents to share information and perspective with Mayor Donna Deegan. Appointments are expected later in the…By Will Brown
February 25, 2024OPINION | The reality of divided governmentFor Mayor Donna Deegan and this City Council, it will take negotiation and the time-honored principle of “getting to yes”…By A.G. Gancarski
January 16, 2024Monument-removal money never flowed through city coffers, Jax top lawyer saysThe city’s chief lawyer came under fire again Tuesday from City Council members as he sought to explain his department’s…By Casmira Harrison
January 15, 2024OPINION | Where is the stadium deal?The set-up couldn’t have been better for stadium negotiations. Now, it’s the same old Jagwires, bumbling on the field and making…By A.G. Gancarski
December 19, 2023Florida Blue exec named as mayor’s new chief of staffDarnell Smith will replace Pat McCollough, who left her position after less than six months on the job.…By Dan Scanlan
December 18, 2023OPINION | Donna Deegan needs a political machineWith three-and-a-half years to go in Deegan’s administration, it’s apparent that she could use more political cover on the City…By A.G. Gancarski
December 18, 2023Mayor’s chief of staff leaves City Hall jobCity officials did not say why Pat McCollough left her position. Information about a replacement could come soon.…By Dan Scanlan
November 27, 2023OPINION | Love him or hate him, Dean Black continues to shape the narrativeIn Jacksonville’s Deegan era, Rep. Dean Black continues to be the new mayor’s foil.…By Andrew Moss
October 11, 2023OPINION | 2 images that show the work we need to doIn the images of Woods and Deegan, the degradation of one, and the praise of another, is how much further…By Nikesha Elise Williams
October 9, 2023OPINION | Donna Deegan’s stadium conundrumThe mayor isn’t going to be able to make everyone happy. Will anyone be smiling at the end?…By A.G. Gancarski
October 5, 2023OPINION | Who drew first blood? A Jax election retrospectiveJacksonville’s recent local elections were the nastiest in our city’s history. These campaigns slung first mud.…By Andrew Moss
September 21, 2023OPINION | Reading the tea leaves: What poll means for Sheriff Waters, Mayor DeeganTypically, one poll does not garner this much attention. But the latest University of North Florida Jax Speaks poll gives…By Andrew Moss
September 18, 2023OPINION | Where did Deegan go wrong? Lessons from the failed Ferraro and DeFoor nominationsTwo failed nominations reveal a surprising lack of understanding of how the City Council actually works and thinks.…By A.G. Gancarski
September 13, 2023Deegan nominee DeFoor withdraws name from Jacksonville top attorney considerationRandy DeFoor, the former Jacksonville City Council member who Mayor Donna Deegan nominated to lead the city’s Office of General…By Casmira Harrison
August 23, 2023Mayor decries ‘smear campaign’ over top attorney’s appointmentCity Council voted Tuesday to send a second request to the Florida ethics commission about Randy DeFoor’s ability to take…By Casmira Harrison
August 9, 2023OPINION | Al Ferraro’s appointment deserves scrutiny What makes Mayor Deegan’s appointment of Al Ferraro to lead the city’s Neighborhoods Department, so baffling.…By Andrew Moss
August 7, 2023OPINION | Is it a purge? Donna Deegan separates from the Lenny Curry eraMayor Donna Deegan has made some moves that show a dramatic break with the previous administration. But not all of…By A.G. Gancarski
July 24, 2023Jax budget plan makes sure federal COVID relief isn’t lostJacksonville’s unspent COVID relief money could go toward UF Health’s indigent care program, city employee health care and more.…By Casmira Harrison
July 23, 2023OPINION | VP Harris exposed DeSantis’ weakness VP Harris spoke truths about Gov. Ron DeSantis that Florida’s disempowered Democrats lack the platform to fully get over on…By A.G. Gancarski
July 10, 2023Mayor Deegan’s executive team on track to cost more than Curry’sMayor Donna Deegan is assembling a more expensive City Hall executive team than that of her predecessor, Lenny Curry.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 15, 2023OPINION | One position is missing from Deegan’s appointments, but she has a solid staff Besides choosing good people, Donna Deegan found people who can co-exist with a Democratic mayor and Republican City Council.…By Mike Clark
May 29, 2023OPINION | Transition volition: Why Donna Deegan needs a fast startMayor Deegan will deal with a GOP supermajority City Council. She is going to have to score early victories before…By A.G. Gancarski
May 17, 2023OPINION | 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,…By Nikesha Elise Williams