Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular

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Happy Veterans day!! It has been one epic week for the Department of Defense here in Jacksonville, Fla. The Sea and Sky Spectacular took flight last Thursday for the weekend. Midshipmen came to town Saturday from the Naval Academy to beat Notre Dame’s Fightin’ Irish, and beat them they did, 28-27, at the new and improved stadium downtown.

The following photographs are from Sunday’s show over Jacksonville Beach, beginning with the Patriots jump team of Navy SEALS, two holding the flag between them during the national anthem, and ending with the incredibly exact Blue Angels.

The second Tuesday of the month arrived November 8, and Donald Trump won the electoral votes for Florida, and the country, making him the President-elect. He gave a serious heart-felt speech following Hillary Clinton’s call to congratulate him(though she refused to give a concession speech that night despite her many supporters awaiting her all evening) Trump promised to do right for veterans, and his 100-day plan includes increasing support for our military, which, as there are three Naval bases in Jacksonville, Fla., folks around here are glad to hear.

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Featured Photos by Rachel Jones

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Photos:

Nease running back Jared Bassett, right, struggles to break free from St. Augustine’s defense during the first quarter of Friday night football action at St. Augustine on Sept. 14, 2012. Augustine triumphed 36-14 on their home field. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

Justin Blakely closes in on the finish line of the Color Me Rad 5K at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Runners were plastered in color throughout the race, and a portion of the proceeds benefitted the Duval 4-H Foundation. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

Marcelle Altshuler, 20, rappels down a 150-foot cliff at Foster Falls in Tennessee, silhouetted near a spider on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2012. Altshuler, a neurobiological sciences junior at the University of Florida, was on a weekend trip with the Outdoor Adventure Recreation Club. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

Sailors having a good time before the start of the Navy-Marine Corps Classic basketball game between the University of Florida and Georgetown University on the USS Bataan on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. The game was canceled at half-time due to concerns for players’ safety because of the condensation on the court. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

First lady Michelle Obama speaks to supporters at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center at the University of Florida on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Gainesville was the first of two Florida cities she traveled to Monday to promote her husband’s campaign. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

Abby Hogan restocks herbs at the Citizen’s Co-op on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. She recently moved to Gainesville from Curacao and started volunteering at the co-op once-a-week to get more involved in the community. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

Bailey Piper, 21, climbs at the Gainesville Rock Gym on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. Piper is a wildlife ecology and conservation senior at the University of Florida. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

Tornado Rider performs on the Front Porch Stage at Magnolia Festival on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak. The festival is four days long and full of music. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

Cassandra Zawojek, 21, poses for a portrait near Norman Hall at the University of Florida on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. Zawojek is a senior majoring in english. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

Jackie Jones, 15, poses for a portrait in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. The name of the shoot was “You know its urban when it smells like…” (Photo by Rachel Jones)

Snappy & Floyd perform at the Laboratory in Gainesville on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. Their set includes a slideshow of images to accompany the beats. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

Sailors and civilians watch the firework display off the USS Bataan during half-time of the Navy-Marine Corps Classic basketball game between the University of Florida and Georgetown University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. The game was canceled at half-time due to concerns for players’ safety because of the condensation on the court. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

First lady Michelle Obama grasps the hands of supporters after speaking at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center at the University of Florida on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Gainesville was the first of two Florida cities she traveled to Monday to promote her husband’s campaign. (Photo by Rachel Jones)

 

Gallery by Rachel Jones

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Photo Stories:

Tacheles Artist: Txus Parras
http://www.jou.ufl.edu/people/faculty/jfreeman/Berlin2012/Rachel-J-publish_to_web/index.html

Jason Burrows

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FK8h3E567E&feature=youtu.be

James Wesson

http://youtu.be/GBVoHHV4RHU

57th Annual Florida Forest Festival

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seFy9HwzLt4

Cody Carnathan
 http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit?ns=1&feature=vm&video_id=pzHrokSlPUc

WUFT: Terry Jones to leave Gainesville

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Shout-out to the First Amendment! An article I wrote for WUFT.

http://www.wuft.org/news/2013/03/28/pastor-terry-jones-to-leave-gainesville/

UF Board of trustees to vote on health insurance proposal

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Another article for WUFT:

http://www.wuft.org/news/2013/03/21/uf-board-of-trustees-to-vote-on-student-health-insurance-proposal/