April 9, 2024
Starting with the arrival of the first immigrants in the 1890s, Arab Americans have had a major impact on the…
February 28, 2024
Deegan forms African American Advisory Board
The board will enable residents to share information and perspective with Mayor Donna Deegan. Appointments are expected later in the…
February 25, 2024
OPINION | The reality of divided government
For Mayor Donna Deegan and this City Council, it will take negotiation and the time-honored principle of “getting to yes”…
January 16, 2024
Monument-removal money never flowed through city coffers, Jax top lawyer says
The city’s chief lawyer came under fire again Tuesday from City Council members as he sought to explain his department’s…
January 15, 2024
OPINION | 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…
December 19, 2023
Florida Blue exec named as mayor’s new chief of staff
Darnell Smith will replace Pat McCollough, who left her position after less than six months on the job.…
December 18, 2023
OPINION | Donna Deegan needs a political machine
With three-and-a-half years to go in Deegan’s administration, it’s apparent that she could use more political cover on the City…
December 18, 2023
Mayor’s chief of staff leaves City Hall job
City officials did not say why Pat McCollough left her position. Information about a replacement could come soon.…
November 27, 2023
OPINION | Love him or hate him, Dean Black continues to shape the narrative
In Jacksonville’s Deegan era, Rep. Dean Black continues to be the new mayor’s foil.…
October 11, 2023
OPINION | 2 images that show the work we need to do
In the images of Woods and Deegan, the degradation of one, and the praise of another, is how much further…
October 9, 2023
OPINION | Donna Deegan’s stadium conundrum
The mayor isn’t going to be able to make everyone happy. Will anyone be smiling at the end?…
October 5, 2023
OPINION | Who drew first blood? A Jax election retrospective
Jacksonville’s recent local elections were the nastiest in our city’s history. These campaigns slung first mud.…
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 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 13, 2023
Deegan nominee DeFoor withdraws name from Jacksonville top attorney consideration
Randy DeFoor, the former Jacksonville City Council member who Mayor Donna Deegan nominated to lead the city’s Office of General…
August 23, 2023
Mayor decries ‘smear campaign’ over top attorney’s appointment
City Council voted Tuesday to send a second request to the Florida ethics commission about Randy DeFoor’s ability to take…
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 7, 2023
OPINION | Is it a purge? Donna Deegan separates from the Lenny Curry era
Mayor Donna Deegan has made some moves that show a dramatic break with the previous administration. But not all of…
July 24, 2023
Jax budget plan makes sure federal COVID relief isn’t lost
Jacksonville’s unspent COVID relief money could go toward UF Health’s indigent care program, city employee health care and more.…
July 23, 2023
OPINION | 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…
July 10, 2023
Mayor Deegan’s executive team on track to cost more than Curry’s
Mayor Donna Deegan is assembling a more expensive City Hall executive team than that of her predecessor, Lenny Curry.…
June 15, 2023
OPINION | 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.…
May 29, 2023
OPINION | Transition volition: Why Donna Deegan needs a fast start
Mayor Deegan will deal with a GOP supermajority City Council. She is going to have to score early victories before…
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,…