James E. Dicks Jr.

Local discussion of Florida's 2026 land use changes has settled on House Bill 803. That is understandable, since HB 803 touches building permits and permits are what people deal with. But it leaves out most of the story. The bill…

I've been a strong believer in artificial intelligence for a long time, and I use it every day: for research, analysis, writing, business planning, and software development. This year I directed the rebuild of PremiereTrade's…

A recent court ruling out of Leon County may have quietly answered one of the biggest questions facing local governments across Florida: the legal fight against SB 180 is nearly over — and the law is winning. In a case brought by…

There's a lot of talk lately about workforce housing, and that's a good thing. The goal is simple: housing that teachers, deputies, nurses, and service workers can actually afford. But before new policies are written or targets…