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The Man Who Refused to Let Jacksonville Forget - First Coast Senior Living Rodney L. Hurst, Sr. is a man whose life has been shaped by memory; memory of struggle, of culture, of sound, and of place. Known nationally as a civil rights activist, Historian, and award-winning au...

So many give up, but not #rodneylhurstsr. He continues to share the truth/history about racism here and hold people accountable.
The Man Who Refused to Let Jacksonville Forget

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Florida wants its own CIA. That could lead to unchecked domestic surveillance | Seth Stern, Lauren Harper and Bobby Block A bill to create a state intelligence operation would allow scrutiny based on ‘opinions’ – and could prompt other states to follow

ICYMI: Florida wants its own CIA. That could lead to unchecked domestic surveillance
Seth Stern, Lauren Harper and Bobby Block

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A reminder that white nationalism isn't just abhorrent, it's stupid.

JEA drama is a renewable source of chaos | Opinion Another power play at JEA proves the main renewable in Jacksonville is drama.

We’ve got drama. Drama in River City…

JEA drama is a renewable source of chaos | Opinion

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Lenny Curry denies involvement in JEA ‘smear campaign,’ says Mayor Deegan lied | Jax Daily Record Deegan accused allies of Curry’s lobbying firm of seeking retribution against JEA CEO Vickie Cavey for declining to extend the firm’s contract.

Except for the regular pot-stirring city councilmen who do their best to make our mayor and city look bad, things have been looking up in Jacksonville. Hate seeing the negative past raise its ugly head again.

Lenny Curry denies involvement in JEA ‘smear…

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Homeland Security is not suspending TSA Precheck amid partial shutdown The Department of Homeland Security reversed its decision, saying TSA PreCheck remains operational despite the government shutdown.

ICYMI 👇

Homeland Security is not suspending TSA Precheck amid partial shutdown

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My idea of a big favor from JEA board? Represent the public | Opinion Council president's “big favor” text sparks new JEA questions and echoes of the past board games.

it’s a dangerous game being played by the same usual suspects, who wont let it go.
It is encouraging to see, that the public is not being fooled by these bad actors.

My idea of a big favor from JEA board? Represent the public | Opinion
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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan: Accusations against JEA CEO a ‘smear campaign’ by ex-Mayor Lenny Curry’s lobbying firm | Jax Daily Record Council President Kevin Carrico claims employees voiced complaints to him about racism and toxic work culture under Vickie Cavey.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan: Accusations against JEA CEO a ‘smear campaign’ by ex-Mayor Lenny Curry’s lobbying firm
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Volunteers wanted 🌳 Day 1 of the annual "Weed Wrangle" is this today, February 21st. Pitch in at 7 Duval County sites and help us get rid of invasive vines, trees, and weeds to keep our greenspaces pristine.

Locations and times below - Go to www.floridainvasives.org to learn more.

#weedwrangle

When is Daytona Bike Week? Iconic event isn't biggest nor oldest in US The 85th Daytona Bike Week returns in 2026. Though an iconic motorcycle rally, it's certainly not the largest nor the oldest.

Being a Floridian, it’s only natural that I’ve attended at least one of the now famous Daytona Bike Weeks. And I have to say it’s well worth the adventure!

When is Daytona Bike Week? Iconic event isn't biggest nor oldest in US

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Will HIV spread in Florida if state-funded HIV patients lose access to drugs? Observers are calling proposed changes to state-funded HIV assistance its biggest rollback since the aid went into place.

Will HIV spread in Florida if state-funded HIV patients lose access to drugs?

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Florida students walking out to protest ICE: What are their rights? Florida students are protesting ICE by walking out of schools. What are their rights?

Florida students walking out to protest ICE: What are their rights?

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Florida DOGE wants to slash millions of dollars in alleged waste across local governments. A new report detailed far less Named after one of President Donald Trump’s signature initiatives, the state DOGE effort and Jacksonville’s own city council-driven initiative illustrate the impact of national politics on the local l...

Getting answers from government isn't always easy
To audit Florida DOGE, Trib reporter Trinity Webster-Bass chased numbers — and officials — relentlessly

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Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure

Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure

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Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism

Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters

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Contracted ICE employee pleads guilty to sexual abuse of female detainee An contracted employee has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a female detainee at a Louisiana ICE processing center. He now awaits sentencing.

How do important stories like this get buried?
A contracted employee of the Department of Homeland SECURITY’s ICE raped someone?

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Florida DOGE report raises more questions than answers for City Council | Jacksonville Today An analysis by the Jacksonville City Council auditor noted several instances of missing context in the state DOGE report.

Florida DOGE report raises more questions than answers for City Council
By Mike Mendenhall
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The only introvert in the room

Too funny.

UnBroken Official Trailer YouTube video by UnBroken

On @netflix.com: UnBroken
Highly recommend👇
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Are you fed up? Then share this video. We believe our eyes and ears, Aaron Bean!

#votekirwan #ice #alexpretti #jacksonville #fl04

Opinion | Time to Say Goodbye

To quote my friend Nancy, “Food for the soul…”

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/o...

Two cases of pediatric measles reported in Jacksonville Two children from the same household who went into Baptist Health's main campus emergency room on Jan. 16 have been confirmed to have measles.

Two cases of pediatric measles reported in Jacksonville
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Read Mark Nicholas Milano's Obituary & Leave Condolences <p>Mark Nicholas Milano, a world-renowned AIDS activist and fierce warrior who saved millions of lives as he fought for gay rights and all humans’ rights, died…

One of my heroes, Mark Nicholas Milano, a world-renowned AIDS activist…
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Duval Schools faces lawsuits over teachers’ right to free speech | Jacksonville Today The teachers' complaints allege their right to free speech was violated.

We support @hopeart1.bsky.social.

Duval Schools faces lawsuits over teachers’ right to free speech
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#RightToFreeSpeech

#WorldAIDSDay2025
#Whatisrememberedlives

Evelyn Nehl and John Hughes visiting Andre Miripolsky’s studio in Los Angeles, November 1986

Evelyn Nehl at the Memorial AIDS Quilt, on the mall in Washington, DC, next to son, John Steven Hughes’ panel, 1996

Jackson Hughes’ Our Man in Nirvana, on top of Theatre Theater in Los Angeles, 1989

John Steven Hughes’ AIDS Quilt panel, created by Evelyn Nehl and Dr. Peter Wolfe September 26, 1959 - November 6, 1989

Celebrating and remembering two of my heroes on #WorldAIDSDay2024.
#whatisrememberedlives
#EvelynNeeceHallHughesNehl
#JohnStevenHughes #JacksonHughes

Opinion | The People Holding Everyone Together Are Coming Apart

It’s hard to believe that I’m now one of the elders written about in this article; who worries every day because the only caregivers my husband and I have, are each other.If we’re not going to take care of our aging, it’s time to revisit the Death with Dignity laws.

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Resurrected lawsuit puts FPL's past controversies back in the spotlight The federal appeals court decision could re-open the company's old wounds from a series of controversies across Florida.

Resurrected lawsuit puts FPL's past controversies back in the spotlight

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100 Notable Books of 2025

So glad to see Mother Emanuel by Kevin Sack is on the @nytimes 100 Notable Books of 2025!

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