The three Mikes are taking a brief hiatus this week, but we’re digging into the vault to bring you a discussion that is just as relevant now as it was when it first aired in March 2025. Join Mike Miller, Mike Hightower, and Mike Tolbert for a deep dive into the political maneuvers and fiscal realities shaping Jacksonville.

In This Episode:

• The UF Land Swap: We break down the friction between Mayor Donna Deagan and Councilman Ron Salem over the proposed land swap to bring a University of Florida graduate school to downtown.
• The $3 Billion Elephant in the Room: A sobering look at the city's $3 billion pension debt and the record-breaking $201 million annual payment hitting the general fund.
• The Power of Local Journalism: We discuss the critical role of the Jacksonville Tributary in uncovering the health crisis at the Duval County Jail, leading to staffing increases and the lifting of the facility's probation.
• 2026 Political Forecasts: From the Trump vs. DeSantis influence on the Florida Governor’s race to John Morgan’s potential third-party run, we look at the shifting tides of the GOP and independent voters.
• Legislative Watch: A discussion on the $115.6 billion state budget, the erosion of Home Rule, and the future of property insurance in Florida.

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"Stay in your lane and look at the charter. The council is a legislative body meant to approve or deny—not to negotiate the mayor’s job." — Mike Tolbert.

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