Mayor Deegan’s Holocaust muck up heard round the world
Mayor Donna Deegan, you got some ‘splaining to do. Jacksonville’s mayor is taking some heat after making a not so smart comparison during a British radio show. And rightly so. During the mayor’s annual trek across the pond, she sat down for an interview with journalist John Pienaar of London’s Radio Times. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g1In3AwCnU […]
Mayor Deegan’s hatred for Trump showed up big this week
Mayor Deegan made it quiet clear to me a few years ago that she could not stand President Trump and he made her stomach turn. We agreed to disagree on that point and she knows I am a supporter of his policies. But this morning I can not agree to disagree. Mayor Deegan’s outrageous comments […]
First comes family, then comes housing
It is now illegal to sleep outside in Jacksonville. No worries. Mayor Donna Deegan has a plan. And it’s expensive. $10 million from the taxpayer plus $3 million from the private sector and homelessness is solved within 5 years. During a press conference last summer, Deegan said the overall goal of her “exceptional” 12-point plan […]
On the Ballot: Amendment 6 determines the right to public financing of political campaigns
Welcome to Patti Levine Brown as a contributor on Eye. We are pleased to have Patti join us due to her experience and expertise in the journalist world. She is a gifted researcher and writer and we look forward to enjoying her deep dives into issues. Enjoy below Patti’s first article on Eye. – Billie […]
Florida Universities clean house of DEI classes
Politico ran a completely outraged story headlined, “Florida universities are culling hundreds of general education courses.” You’d think they canceled algebra or something. But just wait. Last year, Florida’s legislature passed a law requiring state universities to stop paying for diversity, equity, and inclusion. It also banned classes from being included in general education credits […]
City’s port gets a boost from the Florida Legislature
Jacksonville’s seaport is getting another new container crane and money to refurbish cranes already in use. A $23 million check for the equipment was presented to port officials at a recent board of directors meeting. “This funding shows our commitment to support Jacksonville’s vital role in the global supply chain,” state Sen. Clay Yarborough said. […]
City Council is selective about remembering crime victims
There’s a strange, one-sided approach to memorials in Jacksonville. The City Council approved a memorial for Johnnie Mae Chappell, who was shot and killed on Soutel Road 60 years ago. They also approved one near a Dollar General store where several people were slain. In those cases, the victims had black skin and the perpetrators […]
Progress seen in speeding up city permitting
Mayor Donna Deegan is keeping her promise to speed up permitting, which is vital to lowering the cost of residential and commercial building. The evidence for this can be seen on the Mayor’s Dashboards at the local government website – another thing for which Deegan deserves credit. In theory, someone who wanted to build something […]
So far, so good on garbage collection for Clay residents
On Oct. 1, Clay County residents got a new trash collection service and now county officials must wait to see if they made the right decision. The new contractor is FCC Environmental Services. It provided the same service for St. Johns County but it was replaced because of thousands of complaints of poor service. FCC […]
Florida Homeowner’s Insurance Crisis Just Got Worse
If you’re a Florida homeowner, you’re no stranger to the nightmare of skyrocketing insurance rates and dwindling options. It’s an unresolved disaster—and now there’s more bad news. A recent CBS News investigation revealed that Florida insurance companies may have manipulated damage reports after Hurricane Ian, reducing payouts. Whistleblowers claim adjusters were pressured to change assessments, […]