DOGE Audit Faces City Resistance—Time to Let the Sunshine In
Jacksonville’s participation in Florida’s new DOGE audit program should be simple. But instead of welcoming independent oversight, Mayor Donna Deegan has raised eyebrows by refusing to complete a standard authorization form requested by the State CFO’s office. Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis didn’t mince words. In a tweet Tuesday, he said: “If you need an auditor […]
On one issue, there is clarity
Donald Trump is trying to bring sanity to a world going mad. Bidensanity in America was so bad that after four years the people demanded The Restoration of Trump in 2024. He has been working non-stop – without pay – since then to put America back in order. Yet vast parts of the world continue […]
Why Jacksonville Should Care About Paid Parking in Fernandina Beach
Many Duval County residents consider Fernandina Beach their go-to weekend destination. With its charming downtown, rich history, and coastal allure, it feels like an extension of our own backyard. That’s why decisions made in this small, scenic town often ripple far beyond its city limits. A controversial proposal by the Fernandina Beach City Commission has […]
WARNING TO PARENTS & RESIDENTS: “Fight Fest” Planned at Jacksonville’s Friendship Fountain
Jacksonville parents, it’s time to step up. A disturbing social media flyer is making the rounds, calling teens to a so-called “Fight Fest” at Friendship Fountain on Saturday, August 2nd at 4:30 PM. This past Saturday night, a similar event occurred and Eye wrote about it here: Where were the parents? Let’s break down what […]
Where Were the Parents? Jacksonville’s Youth Takeover Raises a Bigger Question
Over the weekend, a disturbing scene played out in downtown Jacksonville. Hundreds of teenagers — somewhere between 600 and 700 — descended on the Southbank near Friendship Fountain in what authorities are calling a coordinated “takeover” event. It wasn’t a concert.It wasn’t a parade.It was a mess. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the crowd […]
Speaking of ambitious projects …
Mayor Donna Deegan, Democrat – or 3D for short — wants Jacksonville to become the first city in the world without traffic fatalities. OK. How? One way to do that would be to ban the use of automobiles. People still would get killed on their bicycles and skateboards, however. But presumably, that would be all […]
Pause before scrolling
We live in a time where pain, tragedy, and heartbreak are consumed as casually as beauty tutorials and dance trends. One moment, our for-you page is offering videos of a baby’s funeral; the next, an OOTD from a New York socialite. Videos that should be gut-wrenching only capture our attention until the end. Before we […]
A Wink Goes To: Nassau County Citizens Launch Local Watchdog Site as Florida Codifies DOGE Into Law
At Eye on Jacksonville, we believe in citizen power — and this week we’re giving a big thumbs up to a group of Nassau County residents who’ve taken that power seriously by launching a new website: NassauFLDOGE.com. This grassroots effort is aimed at keeping a sharp eye on local government spending, school board decisions, and […]
Another questionable case of ‘brutality’
Liberals are pulling out all the stops over a video showing a traffic stop by the police. The knee-jerk reaction is typical of the anti-police Left, especially since the wave of violence from Black Lives Matter. In Jacksonville, liberals are demanding “accountability” and local lawyers have latched onto the case. In fact, the video shows […]
Don’t expect AI to give you a fair shake
Busted. The use of artificial intelligence is becoming popular. It can do some amazing things but it is far from perfect. Chat GPT is one chat bot used often. Like much of AI, it is so permeated with liberal programming that it cannot force itself to portray the president of the United States in a […]