Day: December 4, 2023

  • Another bad call – this one off the field

    Another bad call – this one off the field

    Even many Gator fans were dismayed and angry over the College Football Playoff decision to keep Florida State University’s undefeated football team out of the top four that will play for the national championship. Facebook, Twitter (X) and other social media were ablaze. Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on Twitter: “What we learned today is…

  • Language changes but the process is the same

    Language changes but the process is the same

    It looks like the word “catalyst” has been retired by the political set. For decades, it was used to describe every new feature in downtown’s never-ending development, from Friendship Park to the Jacksonville Landing (since demolished). Its replacement is “kick start.” At the unveiling of another project downtown recently, Mayor Donna Deegan said: “It makes…