Local bank is off the hook, finally
A couple of years ago, as Joe Biden was trying desperately to save his failed presidency, he sent his sleazy attorney general to Jacksonville in search of votes. To persuade voters with dark skin that Democrats cared about them, the government filed a case against a local bank alleging “redlining.” This is a crime based […]
Fight against law and order increases
Last year there were 828 occasions when people being arrested in Jacksonville fought with officers instead of complying, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. This was up from 738 the previous year. Yet, pro-criminal elements in Jacksonville protest “police brutality” whenever they see an opportunity. The latest is the case of a young man who […]
Taxpayer ‘donations’ to charity need a close look
The City Council’s Finance Committee took on the tough job that no one else in City Hall seems willing to tackle. During its review of the budget the committee trimmed some of the spending proposed by Mayor Donna Deegan, Democrat. Deegan wants to spend $4 billion to fund the general government. If the committee’s product […]
Democrats’ Berlin Wall Moment: Trump Gains Legitimacy as Millions Switch Sides
For months, the media has complained at length about how Democrats are leaderless, rudderless, and underfunded. But post-election-loss handwringing and emo introspection are historically common. So it’s been impossible to handicap whether the Democrats’ problems were performative or profound. But yesterday, the New York Times debuted another disastrous-admission piece headlined, “The Democratic Party’s Voter Registration […]
Nassau County DOGE issues Statement on new Paid Parking in Fernandina
Last night the Fernandina Beach City Commission approved installing paid parking downtown despite significant public opposition. Two newly elected commissioners who campaigned on “no paid parking” voted for the measure. Whether campaign commitments were abandoned or votes were cast under pressure, the outcome is the same: public trust eroded and taxpayers penalized. NassauFLDOGE’s PositionNew taxes and fees should be a last […]
Personal Plea: That could have been us — or you.
Eye on Jacksonville followers…here’s my personal plea—because a tragic news story shook me this week. I was driving home from Gainesville on 301. Blue-sky day. Music low. My husband—exhausted from three doctor appointments at UF Health —was napping. Suddenly and out of nowhere — a semi filled my rear view mirror like a steel wall. […]
JTA’s NAVI: A $65 Million Autonomous Embarrassment
Jacksonville is the first city in the nation to launch a permanent, fully autonomous, public transportation system that isn’t fully autonomous. And people are starting to notice. Recently, The Jaxson, a progressive opinion section of WJCT’s online publicly funded “news” magazine called Jacksonville Today, posted a scathing rider review of Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s new NAVI […]
Budget cuts are big and beautiful, councilman says
City Council Member Rory Diamond is attacking the mayor’s budget with a slate he calls “Big Beautiful Budget Amendments.” Diamond, who is a Republican, routinely votes against taxes and spending and has amped up his game since Mayor Donna Deegan, Democrat, began her term of office two years ago. For next year, she proposes net […]
State government to look at local government spending
City Hall spending is going to get an examination from the outside. The state’s “DOGE,” named after the Trump Administration’s Dept. of Government Efficiency,” will take a look at local taxes and spending to see if there is more of it than necessary. With only a cursory look, they should find what they seek. News […]
Something Has to Give—JEA and City Leaders, You’re Killing Us
If you almost passed out after opening your JEA bill, you are not alone. Many of our readers are upset about their bills and we get it. Ours was a shock too! If you’re struggling to pay the rent, feed your kids, or get gas because your JEA bill just devoured half your paycheck—welcome to […]