North Florida hosts Lara Logan and her documentary, “(S)ELECTION CODE”
The question behind this documentary is: What if our leaders aren’t actually being elected by us, but instead… selected? Lara Logan has been an investigative journalist for more than 35 years and has been on the front lines of some of the world’s deadliest conflicts. But Lara contends her life is in more danger now […]
Video by School Board member is generating pushback
School Board member Elizabeth Andersen stirred up a hornet’s nest when she attacked a parent in a recent video. The victim of Andersen’s attack has retained legal counsel. The cause of the furor was a video Andersen made that quickly became viral on social media. In the video she called Tia Bess, a black parent […]
Longshot candidate gets a boost from Florida’s governor
Kiyan Michael, who seemed to be a longshot candidate for the Florida House against two better-known, well-heeled candidates, suddenly got a big boost this week. The three Republicans are vying for House District 16. This includes the beaches and extends west to the Regency Square area. There is no Democrat in the race. Michael just […]
Oh to be a fly on the wall in Mayor Curry’s office
Democrats took a drubbing in Jacksonville’s city elections but a couple of them still are alive. Republicans made a sweep in citywide races except for Democrats Tommy Hazouri and Lisa King, who led in their races. Now all eyes are on Mayor Lenny Curry. Who will he endorse, if anyone, in the May 14 runoff? […]
Good intentions: They are never that good when it comes to spending OUR money.
Good Intentions The current minimum wage is $8.25 per hour. A very small segment of the population actually earns that amount. What would that do to workers in Florida? Some suggest raising the minimum wage $1 per year until it reaches $15 per hour. That is a 12% increase the first year. The person currently making $10 […]