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Reasonable measures to ensure election security are warranted
Among a bevy of bills related to elections, Jacksonville’s supervisor of elections has proposed one that has drawn controversy – although it is not clear why. Jerry Holland wants to require two poll workers in every precinct: one Democrat and one Republican. How can that be a problem? Poll watchers from the two major parties…
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Important Notice for 904 Area Code Residents: Changes Coming to Telephone Numbers
Florida’s 904 area code is facing a shortage of telephone numbers due to a growing population and the increasing demand for new numbers driven by advancing technologies. In response, the Florida Public Service Commission (FPC) has approved an overlay plan for the 904 Number Plan Area, affecting residents in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Fernandina Beach, Orange…
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City lawyers issue conflicting opinions, which then disappear
A disturbing story in Action News raises new questions about the removal of one historical monument in the city, and also about the city’s public records gateway. The reporter, Jake Stofan, said he had tried for weeks to get public records and was told they didn’t exist. He found them anyway. Ten minutes after he…