No Pets Allowed
In recent news, the popular grocery chain Publix has taken steps to reinforce its long-standing policy regarding pets in its stores. New signs have been placed in Publix stores across Florida, explicitly stating, “No pets allowed – only service animals.” While this policy has been in effect since 2020, the addition of new signs serves […]
Former Mayoral Candidate Leanna Cumber Joins Citizens Property Insurance Board of Governors, Aiming to Tackle Affordability Crisis in Florida
Former Jacksonville mayoral candidate, Leanna Cumber, has been appointed to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors. The appointment was made by Speaker of the House, Paul Renner, and has garnered significant attention due to the critical role that Citizens plays in the state’s insurance landscape. The Florida Legislature established Citizens Property Insurance Corporation […]
Jax police: doing less, costing more?
We fully support law enforcement in Jacksonville but when things don’t look right Eye on Jacksonville will point it out. Here is an example: Sheriff T.K. Waters has asked for more police officers next year and Mayor Donna Deegan is providing them in her proposed $3.9 billion budget, belying the pre-election accusation that she would […]
City cleanup slated soon
Mayor Donna Deegan wants to nearly double the amount of money taxpayers spend on keeping the grass mown and edged. “This really a big deal,” she said today at a photo op. Deegan wants to increase the budget for mowing and edging public land in the city from about $11 million to $21.7 million. The […]
Work on cleaning up downtown continues
It would be surprising if a new City Council committee beginning its work today did not conclude that moving the county jail out of downtown is an excellent idea. Council President Ron Salem already has reached that conclusion and he established the new committee to examine the particulars. Sheriff T.K. Waters also is on record […]
A Wink for Transparency: State Attorney’s Office Shares Strategic Plan Results
Melissa Nelson has released the results for the SA04 Strategic Plan 2020-2022. The report discusses the strategic planning process undertaken by the office’s leadership in 2019 with the aim of enhancing public awareness about the office’s objectives. The outcome of this effort was the unveiling of the office’s groundbreaking 2020-2022 Strategic Plan, marking a notable […]
Mayor Deegan gets a Wink for her choice for Jacksonville’s General Counsel Leader – Randy DeFoor
Mayor Deegan is crossing party lines to pick the best candidate for Jacksonville’s leadership role in the General Counsel’s office. Randy DeFoor’s extensive and impressive resume demonstrates her exceptional qualifications for this vital role, and her proven track record in legal, corporate, and civic realms uniquely positions her as an ideal candidate. Since her election […]
There’s another side to the debate on local history
Blake Harper, the tireless advocate for accurate and inclusive history, has fashioned a point-by-point response to those who want to tear down local historical monuments. The first is the claim that the objective of Harper’s Unity Project is to “glorify the confederacy.” Response: Nothing about Unity Project glorifies the Confederacy. The Project calls for plaques […]
Al Ferraro: A Community Leader Worthy of Consideration
In the world of politics and leadership, the role of education is often a subject of debate. Some argue that a college degree is essential for holding high-ranking positions, while others believe that practical experience and passion should take precedence. Al Ferraro, a former Republican City Council member chosen by Democratic Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan […]
Mayor Deegan fires Lenny Curry’s new gig company
Ballard Partners recently hired Lenny Curry as a consultant. Shortly thereafter Mayor Deegan terminated Ballard’s contract with the city. Ballard Partners was surprised to receive notice of this termination as they believe they have done a great job for the city. They tout the fact they have represented the city for the last 8 years […]