There have been several discussions over the accuracy and timeliness of reporting on COVID-19 by the State of Florida. One alternative site that has proven to be reliable is the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard found at http://www.experience.arcgis.com. As of October 26, 2020 the site reported 786,311 positive cases found in Florida with a test positivity rate…
Month: October 2020
The November 2020 ballot initiative to support an increase in property taxes dedicated to the Childrens Services Council as authorized under Florida Statutes has generated quite a bit of discussion. Many Leon County residents, groups and officials support the measure with data highlighting children entering school unprepared to learn, juvenile crime, family poverty and hunger,…
For some 20 years before he passed away I enjoyed reading the regular columns of Sidney J, Harris (1917-1986). This quote recently posted on A.Word.A.Day struck home at this time. “Patriotism is proud of a country’s virtues and eager to correct its deficiencies; it also acknowledges the legitimate patriotism of other countries, with their own…