Jacksonville in the 60’s- Civil Rights, Hurricane Dora, The Beatles, Regency Square Mall Opens, Growth, & Reform

On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the October 1, 1968 consolidation of the Jacksonville City and Duval County Governments, George Farrar presents an episode of History Jacksonville which reflects on the amazing times that made Jacksonville what it is today. Enjoy pictures of historic events, buildings, and times spanning 1959 until 1970. The […]

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Generations: Strength in Numbers-Baby Boomers, Millennials, Generations X and Z

In the first episode of a new series here, I profile the large generations (Baby Boomers & Millennials) along with My Generation “X” and the upcoming new generation “Generation Z” I discuss American political, social, and cultural history from 1945 thru 1980 using amazing pictures of historic moments, people, and movements. I also talk about […]

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Straight Talk about the JEA,The JTA, & Jacksonville’s Challenges Ahead

The Jax Left News is back! Going forward, for now, our show will be in podcast format which will enable me to communicate more with you as we start to raise the questions that need to be raised about the future of our city. I talk about the latest hullabaloo  surrounding the weird campaign to […]

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St Johns River of Dreams – Redeveloping the Old Jacksonville City Hall & Duval Courthouse Properties

Our Vision in Transition series is back with St Johns River of Dreams – Redeveloping the Old City Hall & Courthouse Properties. We take a look at the river from the Southbank Riverwalk & I cross the river to bring you perspectives from the old Courthouse & City Hall properties. Join the speculation as I […]

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New Places of Honor That All of Jacksonville Can Be Proud Of

Jacksonville’s City Hall and a United States Flag overlook the 1898 Confederate Monument in Hemming Park, August 18, 2017 I’ve lived most of my life in Jacksonville, Florida. The time has now come for me to speak out about the Confederate monuments and names on our schools. I do this because I love our growing […]

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When Will It End? The I -295 Mandarin Express Lanes Construction: A Commuter’s Viewpoint

Our continuing series about The I-295 Mandarin Express Lanes construction returns with an investigation. They promise to have it done by Summer 2017. Here on The Jax Left, we’re holding them to it! Our Facebook Group page is Jacksonville Perspectives. Enjoy The Jax Left, A Progressive, Public Affairs Channel for The People of Jacksonville, Florida. […]

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Trump vs. Clinton – Which oligarch do you prefer? , Election Shenanigans in Brooklyn

Today on The Farrar Report I discuss the media consensus that Trump and Clinton are favored to be the party nominees for the upcoming general election and talk about primary election shenanigans being investigated in Brooklyn.

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The Power of Positive Campaigning in Jacksonville & Big Money vs. Small Money

The Power of Positive Campaigning in Jacksonville & Big Money vs. Small Money

This article is my perspective about the 2015 Jacksonville Mayoral & City Council Campaigns. It is the second article in a special series profiling the upcoming First & Second Elections.  As the politicos jump head first into the maelstrom that is Jacksonville campaigning and with the start of Early Voting on March 9, it is […]

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Setting The Stage-Where Things Stand in The 2015 Jacksonville Mayoral Race

Today The Farrar Report is Back at HQ discussing where things are at as Jacksonville gears up for the city elections and as The Left Turn prepares for The February 15 Hang Out on The Farrar Report. Check out theleftturnnetwork.com for all broadcasts

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