Jacksonville Named a “Hot Spot” for Homebuyers in 2026
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) just named Jacksonville, Florida one of its “Top 10 Homebuying Hot Spots for 2026,” spotlighting the First Coast as a key market for buyers heading into next year. According to the association’s new report — Housing Hot Spots for 2026: The Markets Poised for New Buyer Opportunities — Jacksonville […]
You Wouldn’t Leave Your Doors Unlocked — So Why Is Your Child’s Phone Wide Open?
A recent online safety briefing shared by musician John Rich — produced with federal and local law-enforcement experts — is sounding an alarm for parents and grandparents: your child’s phone may be exposing them to predators, and the fix could be as simple as changing a few settings. The presentation highlights a growing reality: while […]
It is time to go shopping for healthcare!
Imagine that you go to your favorite restaurant with two other couples. The first thing you notice is that the prices have been removed from the menu. You asked the waiter where the prices are. The waiter reassures you, “Don’t worry, we will bill you in about a month for the meal.” You each have […]
Former mayor torches the president after losing job
It was sad to see former mayor Alvin Brown play the race card, especially against President Donald Trump. Brown claims, without a shred of credible evidence, that he was removed from the National Transportation Safety Board by Trump because Trump doesn’t like the color of Brown’s skin, which is black. Truth is, Brown likely would […]
Two Jax Mayors Took Down Confederate Monuments Paving the Way for America’s Cultural Revolution
NOTE from Billie Tucker Volpe — I read the following article on social media and I immediately thought of Jacksonville’s two latest mayors – Lenny Curry (Republican) and Donna Deegan (Democrat). Both Mayors took down confederate monuments and successfully erased history because they needed to appease certain people in the Jacksonville community. Even one of […]
Good Intentions in DC Can Feed Florida’s Guardianship Machine
Why “aging in place” policies must confront the dark reality of guardianship abuse before they make things worse. Senator Rick Scott’s recent hearing before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging struck an inspiring tone. The message was simple and heartfelt: seniors deserve the chance to spend their later years in the comfort of their […]
A $6.25B Gift to America’s Kids: Trump Accounts Surge as Dell Supercharges the Next Generation
The Associated Press covered a transformational story under the headline, “‘Trump Accounts’ for kids just got a $6B boost. How can you claim one?” “It’s an IRA for kids,” explained tax advisor Evan Morgan. Yesterday, billionaire computer maker Michael Dell donated $6.25 billion to seed 25 million kids’ accounts with $250 each. Under the program, […]
School Board votes to protect children
Jacksonville has a new policy for handling book challenges in school libraries, which could enable it to catch up with other Florida cities that are better protecting their children. About 400 books were removed from school libraries last year, and half of those were in neighboring Clay County – thanks mostly to the dedication of […]
Phony argument about school funding falls apart
One benefit of the debate over closing government schools is that it has destroyed one ridiculous Big Lie of the left: losing students is a big cost to taxpayers. This has been a staple trope of the teacher union bosses for years. It is obvious that adding students to a school system increases costs. But […]
Jacksonville’s $65 Million NAVI: A scandal so big it created bipartisanship
Could a bipartisan bromance bring down the NAVI? Let’s hope so, because after watching the replay of Mayor Donna Deegan’s recent crash while defending Jacksonville’s soon-to-be $65 million fully manual autonomous vehicle public transportation system – madam mayor might need a minute. Less than six months after launching phase one of Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s Ultimate […]