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Robin Patton
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Late Bloomer, that’s me.
#Woman #Wife #Liberal #ProChoice #LateBloomer #LGBTQ+Ally #Democrat #Community
Lover of the arts, travel, photography, gardening, conservation, genealogy, movies, good food & well told stories.
#Resist #Jacksonville #News
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Getting answers from government isn't always easy
To audit Florida DOGE, Trib reporter Trinity Webster-Bass chased numbers — and officials — relentlessly

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Florida DOGE wants to slash millions of dollars in alleged waste across local governments. A new report detailed far less
Named after one of President Donald Trump’s signature initiatives, the state DOGE effort and Jacksonville’s own city council-driven initiative illustrate the impact of national politics on the local l...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure

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Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters

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Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism
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February 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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How do important stories like this get buried?
A contracted employee of the Department of Homeland SECURITY’s ICE raped someone?

www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2...
Contracted ICE employee pleads guilty to sexual abuse of female detainee
An contracted employee has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a female detainee at a Louisiana ICE processing center. He now awaits sentencing.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Florida DOGE report raises more questions than answers for City Council
By Mike Mendenhall
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Florida DOGE report raises more questions than answers for City Council | Jacksonville Today
An analysis by the Jacksonville City Council auditor noted several instances of missing context in the state DOGE report.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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The only introvert in the room
February 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Too funny.
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me finally owning a home in a walkable neighborhood when im too old to walk
February 3, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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On @netflix.com: UnBroken
Highly recommend👇
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UnBroken Official Trailer
YouTube video by UnBroken
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February 3, 2026 at 3:31 AM
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Are you fed up? Then share this video. We believe our eyes and ears, Aaron Bean!

#votekirwan #ice #alexpretti #jacksonville #fl04
January 30, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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To quote my friend Nancy, “Food for the soul…”

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/o...
Opinion | Time to Say Goodbye
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January 31, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Two cases of pediatric measles reported in Jacksonville
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Two cases of pediatric measles reported in Jacksonville
Two children from the same household who went into Baptist Health's main campus emergency room on Jan. 16 have been confirmed to have measles.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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One of my heroes, Mark Nicholas Milano, a world-renowned AIDS activist…
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Read Mark Nicholas Milano's Obituary & Leave Condolences
<p>Mark Nicholas Milano, a world-renowned AIDS activist and fierce warrior who saved millions of lives as he fought for gay rights and all humans’ rights, died…
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January 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Duval Schools faces lawsuits over teachers’ right to free speech
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#RightToFreeSpeech
Duval Schools faces lawsuits over teachers’ right to free speech | Jacksonville Today
The teachers' complaints allege their right to free speech was violated.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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#WorldAIDSDay2025
#Whatisrememberedlives
December 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Celebrating and remembering two of my heroes on #WorldAIDSDay2024.
#whatisrememberedlives
#EvelynNeeceHallHughesNehl
#JohnStevenHughes #JacksonHughes
Evelyn Nehl and John Hughes visiting Andre Miripolsky’s studio in Los Angeles, November 1986 Evelyn Nehl at the Memorial AIDS Quilt, on the mall in Washington, DC, next to son, John Steven Hughes’ panel, 1996 Jackson Hughes’ Our Man in Nirvana, on top of Theatre Theater in Los Angeles, 1989 John Steven Hughes’ AIDS Quilt panel, created by Evelyn Nehl and Dr. Peter Wolfe September 26, 1959 - November 6, 1989
December 2, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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It’s hard to believe that I’m now one of the elders written about in this article; who worries every day because the only caregivers my husband and I have, are each other.If we’re not going to take care of our aging, it’s time to revisit the Death with Dignity laws.

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
Opinion | The People Holding Everyone Together Are Coming Apart
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November 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Resurrected lawsuit puts FPL's past controversies back in the spotlight

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Resurrected lawsuit puts FPL's past controversies back in the spotlight
The federal appeals court decision could re-open the company's old wounds from a series of controversies across Florida.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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So glad to see Mother Emanuel by Kevin Sack is on the @nytimes 100 Notable Books of 2025!

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/b...
100 Notable Books of 2025
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November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Jax on Ice!
718 Riverside Avenue | Jacksonville, Florida 32204

November 28, 2025 - January 19, 2026

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JAX ON ICE ARTIST WALK ON ICE
JAX on Ice is a seasonal ice skating rink at Artist Walk skate Park in Jacksonville, Florida.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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“Things happen.”
I imagine the visitors were in awe of the decor.
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Live Updates: Trump Praises Saudi Prince and Dismisses Question About Killing of Journalist
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November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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ICYMI: ALDI Offers a Full Thanksgiving Meal for $40, Setting the Bar for Other Grocers

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Thanksgiving Press Release
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November 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Have you done your research on the surgeon general elect? NPR @npr has!

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What to watch for during Casey Means' confirmation hearing for surgeon general
While she completed medical school, she never finished residency, and is likely to face tough questions from senators about her qualifications and views on vaccines.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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“This building is full of asbestos”: Veteran contractor stunned at Trump’s “next level” demo of the White House East Wing for his ballroom
“I would be fined out of existence if I demoed a building like this.”

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"This building is full of asbestos": Veteran contractor stunned at Trump's "next level" demo of the White House East Wing for his ballroom
"I would be fined out of existence if I demoed a building like this."
www.dailydot.com
October 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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ICYMI👉 Does Lenny Curry owe you an apology? He doesn't think so | Opinion
www.jacksonville.com/story/news/c...
Does Lenny Curry owe you an apology? He doesn't think so | Opinion
Political baggage? What political baggage? Lenny Curry apparently has decided his time isn't up and you should care what he has to say.
www.jacksonville.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Trump Posts Fake Video of Himself Flying a ‘King Trump’ Jet Over Protesters
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Trump Posts Fake Video of Himself Flying a ‘King Trump’ Jet Over Protesters
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October 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM