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Jacksonville, Florida
Joined June 2023
The labyrinthine stacks of Chamblin Bookmine can feel a bit spooky on a good day. During the annual "Lights Out" nights in October, all bets are off. But is the building actually haunted? The store's “Boo Crew” confirms -- something is afoot.
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"We can't turn a blind eye." Former federal prosecutor Alice LaCour says convicted killer Leo Schofield (right) deserves to be fully exonerated in the murder of his wife, Michelle. Find the full discussion at the link in bio.
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From the School Board’s ban of a comic book take on Orwell's “1984” to why you're going to wait a little longer for that downtown Pub Sub, our panel of media experts talked about the week’s headlines. Full discussion link in bio.
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"I consider that as bad as taking bribes, if you can't stand up as an elected official and do what you think is right." Attorney and co-founder of a new election watchdog group Hank Coxe spoke of the need for greater accountability and transparency in city elections.
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Known as the "high priestess" of Jacksonville Art, Memphis Wood created pieces both enigmatic and revealing. She's the subject of a new book by community historian and author Tim Gilmore. The book’s launch is set for Oct. 15 at the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society.
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From the ongoing investigation into JTA’s finances to the launch of Wyman Duggan's mayoral bid to the reason she's not endorsing Angie Nixon for Senate, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan discussed the latest headlines. Full interview link in bio.
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Former Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney says Mayor Donna Deegan is on a “good path” to get re-elected after Republican state Rep. Wyman Duggan entered the race last week. Delaney also discussed his successes as Flagler College president and the current JTA financial crisis.
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Historian and urban planner Ennis Davis says land ownership and supporting local biz is the path to fighting gentrification. His new book, “Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage,” is out now. Discussion link in bio.
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Really Old Florida: A new photo exhibition shows life in Northeast Florida before the arrival of Henry Flagler's railroads. The display, featuring photographs from the 1870s and 1880s, opens at the Lightner Museum Friday. Full discussion link in bio.
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Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn gets early release, and could recoup a paycheck from JEA. We discuss that, plus a new @jaxtdy investigation into the city’s no-kill policy on our Friday Week in Review. Full discussion link in bio.
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The existence of metal cages at Florida’s now-closed Alligator Alcatraz was brought to light in a new report by DHS’s inspector general. Miami Herald political reporter @ClaireHeddles says the findings highlight how information from state officials “is not always credible.”
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From a Skyway/NAVI shutdown and mass JTA layoffs, to community reaction to racist displays at a high school volleyball game, our panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines. Full discussion link in bio.
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The producer of a new film chronicling the “hostile takeover” of New College of Florida is also an alumnus. Harry W. Hanbury says he felt compelled to tell the story of the state's radical revisioning of the storied liberal arts school through the eyes of students and faculty.
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Every minute matters when it comes to saving Florida's remaining wild spaces, according to filmmaker Tori Linder, whose “Path of the Panther” showcases the pressures facing the endangered Florida panther as it loses the wild habitat it needs to survive. Discussion link in bio.
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Florida Realtors poured $10 million into the campaign to pass Amendment 3, the property tax-cutting ballot measure going before voters in November. Investigative reporter @Jason_Garcia explains how the group stands to benefit financially from the proposal.
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From questions over the city’s uninsured rate to the sudden departure of JEA’s CEO, we ask Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan about the latest city business. Full discussion link in bio.
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Since 2001, music maestro David Luckin has been spinning records and curating sonic soundscapes for Saturday nights on the First Coast. To mark 25 years since the start of Electro Lounge, WJCT is hosting a special live broadcast of the program at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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From the law enforcement lockstep on Flock removal to a surprise goodbye from JEA’s CEO, we discuss the week’s headlines with our panel of media experts. Full discussion link in bio.
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LaShaundra Sawyer is one of several community members worried about potential health and quality of life impacts from a proposed concrete manufacturing plant in Northwest Jacksonville. Full discussion link in bio.
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Anthony Austin, David Bauerlein, Nate Monroe and John Daigle shared their collective wisdom on today's roundtable. Topics included a leaked grand jury report on the Hope Florida scandal and prophylactic belt tightening by city lawmakers concerned about property tax cuts.
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