Democrat Donna Deegan holds a commanding lead in the race for Jacksonville mayor, but so many people are still undecided in the election that it’s really anyone’s game, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida.
Among registered voters who are likely to vote in the March 21 election, 37% said they will vote for Deegan, far more than the next-highest candidate: Republican Daniel Davis with 20%. They are followed by Republican Al Ferraro with 8%; Democrat Audrey Gibson with 7%; Republican LeAnna Cumber with 5%; Omega Allen, no party affiliation, with 1%; and Republican Frank Keasler, also with 1%. Twenty-two percent said they don’t know who they’ll vote for.
Other stories making headlines this week:
- Jacksonville is considered one of the biggest “boomtowns” in the country, according to a new study.
- School districts across Florida are taking very different approaches when it comes to dealing with a Republican-backed law for “curriculum transparency” signed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
- The JEA board has unanimously approved rate changes that could lower some customers’ bills, but for others — especially those on a budget — bills could be going up.
Guests:
- Charles Griggs, WJCT contributor.
- Nikesha Williams of Jacksonville Today.
- Joe McLean, News4Jax reporter.
- Shelton Hull of FOLIO Weekly.
The Amelia concours d’elegance
The largest and longest-running classic car concours d’elegance in Florida will rumble to life today as the 28th iteration of The Amelia comes to the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and adjacent golf fairways.
Guest: Chris Brewer, director of event communications at Hagerty.
