by Lloyd Brown | Nov 21, 2020 |
About the only thing still worth reading in the Florida Times-Union is the obituary page. Oddly enough, its own obit may soon be written. The daily newspaper continues to shrink, with its parent company lopping off another four heads – probably chosen because of their...
by Lloyd Brown | Nov 20, 2020 |
City officials finally are making progress on replacing the Jacksonville Landing but the initial moves don’t look promising. The Downtown Investment Authority apparently intends to leave the expanse of grass known as Lenny’s Lawn mostly intact. It is asking developers...
by Lloyd Brown | Nov 11, 2020 |
There is no particular reason to rush the proposed mega-development proposed by Jaguars owner Shad Khan through the City Council. Letting it rest over the holidays might give council members more time to reflect upon the details. It’s an important step. The $466...
by Lloyd Brown | Nov 7, 2020 |
Donald Trump lost the Jacksonville vote to Joe Biden, in a stunning reversal of fortune. Although he won the state of Florida, and did far better than pollsters predicted, Trump may have lost the election. At this point it is still in doubt but the odds are against a...
by Lloyd Brown | Nov 6, 2020 |
After a devastating review of the Lot J proposal found that the city actually would lose money on its “investment” in the project, the City Council should halt further progress until it is revised. Council Auditor Kim Taylor did a meticulous examination of the...
by Lloyd Brown | Oct 31, 2020 |
One of Jacksonville’s liberal media outlets is on a crusade to convince Jacksonville residents that they are racists. First Coast News is running a series of editorials disguised as “news stories” that allege systemic racism. It is a preposterous charge. It is nothing...
by Lloyd Brown | Oct 30, 2020 |
Projections of fabulous riches accruing to taxpayers from the latest handout to the Jacksonville Jaguars are impressive. If you believe them. Unfortunately, it requires more than one grain of salt. The documents from the office of Mayor Lenny Curry suggest that local...
by Lloyd Brown | Oct 29, 2020 |
Local school officials have confirmed there is an investigation into complaints about a high school teacher who allegedly lectured his students on how to vote in the presidential election. Sandalwood High School’s principal is trying to determine whether the teacher...
by Lloyd Brown | Oct 29, 2020 |
Crime is rising in Jacksonville and liberals are pointing their fingers in the wrong direction. The mayor, sheriff and state attorney met with News4Jax recently and explained that they are doing what they can. But the city is in line with a nationwide trend. While the...
by Lloyd Brown | Oct 23, 2020 |
What is going on in the local government schools? Another parent has complained about her child being subjected to rants and raves against the president of the United States. When the 17-year-old girl objected, she was told that if she didn’t like it she could leave...
