November 20, 2022
I’ve written about politics in this town for many years and expressed my share of frustrations, including with candidates running…
November 16, 2022
OPINION | DeSantis’ and Trump’s freedom isn’t free
Freedom. That’s the word that’s been slung like dice since campaigning began for the 2022 midterm elections. Entire narratives were…
November 7, 2022
EXPLORE: Duval GOP leads early voting ahead of Election Day
About 30% of registered Duval County voters have already cast a ballot – that’s more than 136,000 people who voted…
November 6, 2022
‘Poll chaplains’ prep for Jacksonville Election Day
Southside Jacksonville evangelist Doris Rodgers spent her Friday morning posted outside the Northside’s Highlands Regional Library, one of Jacksonville’s early…
October 31, 2022
OPINION | Mayor’s race should be about Jax, not parties
While the political world is hyper-focused on the midterm elections, the day after next Tuesday’s voting opens another chapter in…
October 23, 2022
OPINION | Molly against the machine
Dozens of endorsements are flying, and most of them are of the “Well, it would be news if they didn’t…
October 14, 2022
Agriculture commissioner race: Simpson vs. Blemur
One of Florida’s most-powerful lawmakers and a North Miami Democrat touting a “grassroots” campaign are competing in the Nov. 8…
October 14, 2022
Chief financial officer race: Patronis, Hattersley square off
Florida voters next month will choose a state chief financial officer who will have a big role in trying to…
October 14, 2022
Attorney general race: Ayala challenges Moody in ‘longshot’ bid
Former Orlando-area State Attorney Aramis Ayala is making a “longshot” bid to unseat Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody, saying a…
October 14, 2022
NOV. 8 VOTER GUIDE: Amendments 1,2,3
Florida voters are being asked to decide whether to approve two property-tax measures and the fate of the state’s Constitution…
October 9, 2022
OPINION | Will Crist’s empty bus hurt in North Florida?
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist brought his “Together Florida Tour” to Northeast Florida last week. Sort of. The Crist campaign…
September 21, 2022
OPINION | Battle for the best of us
Over the weekend, I visited the Cummer Museum for the opening of the Deborah Roberts exhibition I’m. On a large…
September 14, 2022
OPINION | Jax’s next sheriff should build bridge with City Hall
It’s September in Jacksonville, which brings some potential relief from brutal summer heat, a heightened focus on tropical weather activity,…
September 13, 2022
THE JAXSON | The 7 historic districts of Jacksonville
Founded in 1822, Jacksonville is home to 107 properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Of…
August 28, 2022
OPINION | What we learned from the August elections
The 2022 primaries taught us a lot about how surprises are possible in local politics, even if some things stay…
August 26, 2022
#AskJAXTDY | Why wasn’t the school tax referendum during the general election when more people vote?
With the August primary in the books, and most races going to runoff elections November 8, the Jacksonville Today team…
August 24, 2022
OPINION | Advocating for humanity is not indoctrination
As humans, we have an average of 6,000 thoughts per day. We are also flooded with as much as 34…
August 23, 2022
Rutherford, Cammack, Bean roll in Republican primaries; Holloway leads by tiny margin in D4 Dem contest
John Rutherford will return to Congress for a fourth term in the House of Representatives. The Jacksonville congressman defeated challengers…
August 23, 2022
Jax councilmen defeated in bids for Legislature, as House and Senate races all but decided in several local districts
Two Jacksonville City Council members fell short in their bids to springboard to seats in the state Legislature in Tuesday’s…
August 23, 2022
Waters, Burton advance to sheriff runoff; Clark-Murray clinches council seat; Gaffney Jr. favored in November race
Tuesday’s municipal special elections narrowed the field in races for sheriff city council and decided another council seat.…
August 23, 2022
Duval voters approve higher tax for schools; DeSantis-endorsed School Board candidates win
The Duval school district is getting another financial boost from voters. With 53% of the vote, Duval voters on Tuesday…
August 17, 2022
OPINION | DeSantis’ influence key in local GOP elections
As the 2022 primary draws to a close, several storylines have emerged at the local, state and federal levels: Former…
August 14, 2022
OPINION | Expect status quo for JSO after ‘22 election
Is reform coming to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office during the post-Mike Williams era? Based on what we’ve seen thus far…
August 4, 2022
AUG. 23 VOTER GUIDE: Duval School Board District 2
Two candidates are running in Duval County School Board District 2, a non-partisan race. The August race, which would normally…