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Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency in Response to Israeli Conflict
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in the wake of a deadly attack on Israel by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and a significant impact on the Florida community, which has a large population with ties to Israel. The executive order, numbered 23-208, cites the horrifying…
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Broadcasting misinformation
A story in one local media outlet about the declining population in Jacksonville’s government schools displayed an incredible amount of ignorance about school financing. What has the TV station’s newsreaders upset is that parents are being given a choice and more are choosing private schooling. That was once a choice only the more affluent —…
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Step down Ron Salem since you didn’t step up
City Council President Ron Salem stood out this week during a City Council meeting where he voted against an emergency resolution expressing support for Israel. The rest of the council voted in favor of the resolution, which was introduced by Councilman Nick Howland. The resolution was prompted by the attack on civilian Israelis by the…