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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 11, 2016

A Jacksonville City Council subcommittee took on the recurring issue of blight from donation bins for nonprofits, thrift stores, and such on Thursday. Last spring, the former Blight Committee struggled with the issue. A bill was passed prohibiting them, and then a lawsuit was filed by a company called Go Green on “free speech” grounds, […]

Guest AuthorOctober 12, 2015

Mrs. Albina had just finished her math lecture. I was sitting two seats from the back, third row from the door to freedom. Fourth grade was no place to spend time doing easy math drills. After all, it was October and the weather in Carol City, a relatively new suburb in north Dade County, Florida, […]

Guest AuthorOctober 11, 2015

Mrs. Albina had just finished her math lecture. I was sitting two seats from the back, third row from the door to freedom. Fourth grade was no place to spend time doing easy math drills. After all, it was October and the weather in Carol City, a relatively new suburb in north Dade County, Florida, […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 16, 2014

My parents honeymooned there 80 years ago and growing up I heard stories of this offshore paradise with pristine beaches and clear seas, classy Latin entertainment and a fantastic nightlife. It was a true American tourist destination. They sailed there on the steamship Florida. I have always dreamed of taking the kind of trip my […]

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Jax Council wrestles anew with donation bin blight

Ed Moore: The October that changed us all

Ed Moore: The October that changed us all

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