Growing up in Putnam County I have always appreciated the historic and natural beauty that permeates this land and its brick laden streets. But for some that beauty is being threatened by financial struggles, healthcare insecurities, and a lack of transparency by our elected officials. I have been investigating the East Palatka data center, a project being marketed forGilbert Road that could impact over 1,300 acres, with over 700 of those acres being wetlands and buffer zones

Since Citizens United(1) our elections too often go to the highest bidder. This is an ugly truth–it stinks and people really don’t want to look at it. It is why billionaires are doing really well while you and I are backsliding financially. It has thrown us into a K economy where the upslant is the financial trajectory of the top 1% while the downslope is the financial slope of the 98%.  Billionaires buy politicians who vote for the things that benefit the uber-wealthy.  It f

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Welcome, and thank you for joining us as we celebrate the grand opening of our Democratic Party office. Today is more than opening a physical space. It’s about strengthening our commitment to democracy, to fairness, and to building a future that works for everyone — not just the powerful few. This office will be a hub for organizing, for listening, and for action. It will be a place where volunteers come together, where ideas are shared, where campaigns are built, and where o

Over the past few weeks, Americans have watched in horror as federal immigration agents have used deadly force against U.S. citizens. In Minneapolis,  Alex Pretti , an ICU nurse with the VA who dedicated his life to caring for others, was shot and killed by federal agents in broad daylight. Days earlier,  Renée Good , a young mother and community member, was killed while observing a federal immigration operation.   These were neighbors, caregivers, fellow Americans.   Florida

I support river restoration. I also support honest, open conversation, and that is precisely what Putnam County has not had on this issue. Commissioner Harvey’s recent letter frames this as a matter of home rule, locals versus outsiders. But in 2015, the Florida Commission on Ethics warned Commissioner Harvey that his dual role as county commissioner and president of Save Rodman Reservoir “could tempt dishonor.” He resigned as president, then became Executive Director. His ow

I’ve been talking to some candidates for this next election cycle. Florida candidates, state, local, federal. My best advice is to not try to be the be-all, end-all for every voter. Focus in on the three or four issues that resonate the most with you. The rest will come. You can’t do it alone. Be passionate about what you believe in. If we still have a democracy left, other people will fill the void and then we will have a government for-the-people, by-the-people. I know it’s

Although at the last county commissioner meeting there was some attention brought  to the need for behavioral and mental healthcare ,in...

by Jennifer R Cox, September 4, 2025 It hurts to watch neighbors we love (and even those we don't) vote against their own interests and...

September 1, 2025 When I would talk to a family friend, Ida Lewis Branch, she would admonish me to not lament the change, as it was...

Constitution guarantees due process for everyone Donald Trump is a criminal and has been for years. It’s not news. It’s not a surprise....

Social Security, Medicaid cuts will hurt Putnam County residents About one-third of Putnam County residents depend on the federal health...

Today, I’m speaking not just as a Democrat, but as a proud member of this community—standing in solidarity with Republicans,...