Local congressman says Trump’s tax relief bill will boost economy
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is out of the House, but whether it can get through the Senate intact is problematical. Rep. John Rutherford, r-Jacksonville, who voted for the bill, says it should be enacted – as soon as possible. “I think this is a truly historic bill. What it is going to do for […]
Both comedy and drama presented at City Hall Theater
A nomination from Jacksonville’s first female Democrat mayor, emotional speeches from members of the public, and a dramatic sermon from a devoted city councilman couldn’t convince members of City Council’s Rules Committee to install Elizabeth Andersen to the Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees. Perhaps it was the verbal cat fight between Andersen and a […]
Guana Backlash: Public Outrage Sinks Controversial Land Deal Before It Starts
It didn’t take long for the Guana land swap proposal to fall apart. But what was it, really? News reports were vague. But it seemed to be either the most villainous attempt to destroy a veritable Garden of Eden ever or a simple offer to obtain some land in exchange for five times as much […]
They Called It a Conspiracy — Now It’s State Law: Bye bye fluoride
An entire era of conspiracy theories are quickly becoming conspiracy fact. The Associated Press reported, “DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system.” It’s done! And the Florida ban takes effect in July, just over a month from now. I expect my horrible county to fight it, […]
Doubling Trash Fees? City Council Just Dumped on Its Taxpayers
Doubling garbage collection fees in Jacksonville is about as popular as ants at a church picnic. One business owner outlined his views on the subject in a letter to members of the City Council. Joseph F. Marmo said: “As a small (mom and pop) business owner of a rental property business with several single-family dwellings, […]
Lefty appointed to library board by mayor runs into opposition
Mayor Donna Deegan is attempting to seat liberal Elizabeth Andersen, who was kicked off the School Board by voters, on the library board of trustees, and it is arousing considerable opposition. One unusual aspect was the appearance of a current School Board member, speaking as a private citizen, at a City Council committee meeting to […]
What the Founding Mothers Taught Us — And Why Modern Moms Should Rise Again
When we think of the American Revolution, our minds often turn to the likes of Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams — men who risked everything to defy a king and build a nation. But behind many of these “rebels” stood equally determined women — wives, sisters, and daughters who chose to stand not behind, but […]
Fed DOT eyes JTA’s DEI slush fund grants
The largest federal government grant in local DEI history is now on the chopping block. According to the Jacksonville Daily Record, Nat Ford, CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, recently told the JAX Chamber Downtown Council the authority is working hard to protect the $147 million federal grant for the city’s Emerald Trail. The grant […]
Duval County Just Went Old School — And That’s a Good Thing
So here’s a headline that might surprise you: The Duval County School Board is bringing back single-gender health classes in middle school, Yes, you read that right. In 2025, Duval County’s school board voted, 6 to 1, to do something wildly controversial by today’s standards — but incredibly normal just a couple decades ago. They’re […]
“The Destroyer” – A Wake-Up Call for Parents and Communities
I am sounding an alarm that every parent, educator, and community leader should hear. I have posted the most horrifying story I’ve ever had to report on titled “The Destroyer”. The article outlines a chilling new threat: the FBI has launched a sweeping national crackdown on violent extremist networks that have taken root — disturbingly […]