The holiday season usually revolves around big dinners, colorful lights and presents. But it’s also a time for charity. If you can spare a few dollars or hours, this is the year to give. We cover from Feeding Neighbors in Need to Angel Trees to Giving Your Time. Read more.
Outtakes—A Year of Disruption
What a difference a year makes. Entering 2025, we hoped and even expected that local revitalization efforts would progress apace. Instead, we faced political upheaval unlike anything seen in decades. In…
The Buzz
We summarize the week’s news, including IHMC’s unveiling of Alex, a Navy-funded humanoid robot designed for extreme environments and disaster response. The city announced free downtown parking during the five-month New Palafox reconstruction project starting January 2026, despite the mayor’s belief that paid parking improves turnover. State Senator Don Gaetz discussed the systemic failures in Florida’s voucher program, where 30,000 students can’t be tracked and funding errors are costing public schools, prompting his bipartisan reform legislation. Councilman Jared Moore surprised colleagues by announcing he won’t seek reelection after serving since 2018. And more.
Outside the Box with Other
Meet Other. Their initial gig was the 2024 Night Moves pre-show, opening for beloved folk punk/midwest emo groups AJJ and Michael Cera Palin. Read more.
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Winners & Losers 12/4/25
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