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Kraft Heinz to sell coffee business that includes Jacksonville Maxwell House plant for $650M
Kraft Heinz has agreed to sell its North American coffee business to an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners for an enterprise value of $650 million, while keeping a 30% stake in the business.
How Troy Jackson Defeated Susan Collins in Maine, Ending Her 30 Year Senate Career
Troy Jackson, a former Democratic state lawmaker, upset Senator Susan Collins, a Republican who had served the state for 30 years.
CMG Jacksonville TV, Jacksonville University Athletics announce new broadcast partnership
Cox Media Group Jacksonville TV and Jacksonville University Athletics announced on Wednesday a new broadcast partnership that names Action Sports Jax TV the exclusive home of JU Athletics broadcasts in Northeast Florida.
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley reportedly suffered season-ending turf toe injury after replacing Lamar Jackson vs. Bills
Milwaukee Brewers 2026 report card: Jackson Chourio
The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series Champions for the first time in franchise history. After finishing the regular season with a 103-59 record, they steamrolled through the postseason, going 11-2 overall and knocking off some of the best teams in baseball on their way to hoisting the commissioner’s trophy. As is the case with every [...]
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort drops afternoon pass
New pass caters to fans of groomers, free parking, fewer crowds.
Troy Jackson topples Republican Susan Collins in Maine Senate race
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, despite only becoming his party’s nominee in July.
‘This might just be the biggest defeat for big money in politics’: Billionaires poured hundreds of millions into Tuesday’s races and still lost
Elon Musk’s pick lost in Texas and billionaires Vivek Ramaswamy and Rick Jackson lost their own races, though California’s wealth tax is trailing.
WATCH: Democrat Troy Jackson speaks after Maine Sen. Susan Collins concedes
Jackson won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Maine, defeating Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.
Democrat Troy Jackson wins election to U.S. Senate from Maine
Jackson wins election to U.S. Senate from Maine.
Susan Collins concedes race to Troy Jackson in stunning political upset
The election all but ends the political career of one of Maine’s most famous and scrutinized elected officials.
Event to celebrate anniversary of ‘Gone With the Wind’
Ninety years after Margaret Mitchell introduced readers to a world that would become one of the most recognizable stories in American literary and cinematic history, the story is coming home.
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins the Georgia governor’s race, flipping the office for Democrats
NBC News projects that Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, defeated billionaire Republican Rick Jackson in the contest to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.
The Last Disney+ Original?
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I wanted to remind readers about how I plan to keep your trust while I add advertising to this newsletter. As you’ve no doubt noticed, I’m running ads now, but the danger is that it could impact my analysis and writing. I have a list of sponsors on my About Page, so if you think I’m biased, you can check out who’s sponsored this newsletter! This is something that I’m not sure anyone else in digital media does (if you’re a writer or media outlet and you do this, let me know and I’ll shout you out!) but it’s something I’d love to see embraced by the entire industry. Sunlight, i.e. transparency, is often the best disinfectant. Okay, on to this week’s issue. We (finally) have another major Disney+ TV show to talk about, so that’s my main focus for today. Plus, we had a lot of new shows come out, including the fourth seasons of The Diplomat and Tulsa King! And Love is Blind! The Lowdown! Also, four (four!) straight-to-streaming films came out this week, featuring a lot of big names and celebrities, so I’m going to look at those. All that, mixed news for the WNBA, Reacher ends its run on the charts, Skydance does well in September viewership, NYU’s Sundance dominance, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of October 12th to October 18th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - Disney+’s Porridge Problem Listen, per my headline, VisionQuest isn’t the last Disney+ Original. At least, I’m pretty sure it’s not. They have other MCU shows in development. Well, maybe one: But it sure feels like the end of an era. I’d call it their “porridge too hot” era, to quote myself from The Ringer. I told Ben Lindbergh that Disney+ seemingly couldn’t figure out the right amount of content. In the heights of the Streaming Bubble Era (circa 2019 to 2022), they started releasing an insane amount of TV shows. After their growth slowed, they’re down to two or three shows a year, and that might be down to 1 by 2027. Here’s my TV shows by year chart: Even at the time, I thought Disney was making too many shows (that cost too much). Today? They’re definitely making too few shows (though the budgets are more in check, at least according to the reporting). Porridge too hot, porridge too cold; too many shows, now not enough. Which makes evaluating VisionQuest so interesting. This show didn’t have a great lead-in, whether it be a Marvel Cinematic Universe film (the last non-Sony-produced-Spider-Man flick came out The Fantastic Four from July of 2025) or Marvel Cinematic Universe TV show (the two this year were Wonder Man back in January and _Daredevil: Born Again_in May, both of which underwhelmed). And so far, VisionQuest hasn’t quite recaptured the MCU Originals glory, but it has some signs of sparks. First, it made Samba TV, though at a lowly ninth place. At least it made it, a feat some other Marvel shows didn’t accomplish. (Ironheart landed on the Samba TV charts one week at tenth place, but Wonder Man and Daredevil: Born Again both missed.) VisionQuest also made Luminate, though with only 3.0 and 7.6 million hours. But it missed Nielsen in its first week. The best news might be its 7.8 on IMDb, on 12K reviews so far, great numbers, even for a superhero show. Looking at those numbers, this show will really need to pick up in future weeks—and it may since it’s coming out weekly—or Disney will have another disappointment on its hands. Disney+ binge-released their last few shows to try to boost numbers, but that meant shows like Iron Heart and Wonder Man didn’t last long on the charts. _Daredevil: Born Again’s_last season missed entirely (though it came out weekly). Here’s the Disney+ Originals by totals: And for a fun new look, here are those same shows, rearranged by the years they came out: That really shows that, in addition to Disney+ releasing fewer shows, those shows just don’t hit like they once did. If I had to offer one main explanation, it’s that Marvel Studios moved away from characters who starred in the Avengersmovies (The Scarlett Witch, Vision, Hawkeye, Loki, Falcon, Winter Soldier) to characters who didn’t (Moon Knight, She-Hulk, Iron Heart, Wonder Man, Daredevil). It sounds trite, but more popular IP tends to do better than less popular IP. In Marvel’s case, beloved, decades-old characters trump newer ones. And yes, I think this is a problem for Disney. The failure of Marvel TV shows to linger for weeks on the charts, unlike in 2021 and 2022, explains why Disney’s share of the charts has plummeted: That’s a strategic issue. Yes, these shows are really expensive, but without them, Disney+ will struggle, especially if Disney+ keeps raising prices AND licenses out its shows non-exclusively. My recommendation? Return to the core value proposition, which is Disney+ as “genre HBO”. The goal is six shows a year, coming out weekly, spaced out throughout the year. When a show hits, keep it coming back. Make three to four of those shows Marvel or Star Wars, and fill out the rest with IP swings like Percy Jackson, Goosebumps or something like National Treasure. And make YA-skewing shows like Coven Academy to fill out the schedule. Disney, you can get this porridge just right, er, make the right number of shows. Quick Notes on TV Netflix’s sophomore, er, junior, er, senior season slump abated very, very slightly this week. I speak of The Diplomat, which returned for its fourth season on 15-Oct. Credit where credit is due, this show debuted in April of 2023, and has put out new seasons every year since. Has that helped the viewership? Not really. This season opened to 16.4 million hours, which is down significantly from the first season (21.7 million hours) and down somewhat from the second season (18.0 million hours), but it is up from last year’s 14.2 million hours opening. On Samba TV, it opened to third place; that’s also very good. On Luminate, it opened to 25.0 million hours, which is good, but over thirty million hours is a hit on that platform. Netflix wisely renewed it, since it’s steady and, frankly, Netflix needs hits.1 Paramount+ put out Tulsa King’s fourth season on a Friday. After putting out most of their big, usually-Taylor Sheridan-scripted shows out on Sundays last year, they’ve clearly moved to Fridays going forward. Was this a thought-out strategic change, Netflix mimicry, or a data-inspired move? Tough to say. Fridays are crowded with new movies, but so are Sundays with new shows. Anyways, this one is coming out weekly, and we haven’t seen it hit the Nielsen or Luminate charts yet. But it did make Samba TV at fifth place, which is a good opening. Still, if this doesn’t make Luminate or Nielsen next week, I’d call it a disappointment. Netflix had two unscripted shows hit the charts this week, one a docu-series and one a reality competition show. Tyson is a four-episode docu-series about one of boxing’s most popular fighters, and it made both the Samba TV and Luminate charts, but not Nielsen. That’s a solid run for only four episodes (assuming it didn’t cost an arm and a leg to produce). Netflix’s latest season of Love Is Blind also returned for its eleventh season, which opened to 10.0 million hours, down from previous seasons. It also had 11.0 million hours according to Luminate, roughly in line with the Nielsen numbers. Last issue, I analyzed the triple successes of Below, Carrie and Crystal Lake, noting that all three have done well. I mostly used Nielsen, but all three shows also made Samba TV (see above). Crystal Lake in particular did very well on Luminate, getting 35.0 million hours, top for Peacock among first seasons: The top “show” of the week would have been Thursday Night Football again, at 41.7 million hours. This is still above last year’s game, but it continues the season’s overall downward trend, which happens every year. (Though a big week is coming, based on the news stories I’ve seen.) As I said before, I’ll do a deeper dive on all the October games later this month, with comparisons to previous years. One company is quietly on a roll, when you consider the shows it makes and streams. I speak of Skydance—a point Variety made—noting that it produces Neagley and Reacher for Amazon, along with Paramount+’s Lioness, which means it produced three of the top four shows of September according to Nielsen. By the way, Neagley fell off the Nielsen charts after four weeks, which is a pinch short for how well it started, but it’s still a huge success. (Interestingly, it finished just 7.3 million hours ahead of the cancelled Ride or Die.) The point, though, which I’ve made before, is that Prime Video still has a problem with how many co-productions it buys, most notably _The Boys_from Sony and Reacher/Jack Ryan from Skydance. It’s not a critical flaw—everyone licenses shows—but Amazon still struggles to make its own hits. Reacher finally fell off the Nielsen charts, so here’s its final rank for season four: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… ...An example of the algorithm NOT picking a film… …whether or not Netflix buys shows simply for the movie poster… ...if East of Eden is above the Obliterated Line... ...what four star-studded straight-to-streaming films didn’t chart... ...and a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue.
Belichick shows respect for UConn ahead of North Carolina game
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — North Carolina, led by coach Bill Belichick, travels north to take on UConn on the gridiron at Rentschler Field. At one point in time, Belichick was in consideration to become UConn’s head coach. That was in 1983, when the job went to Tom Jackson. The eight-time Super Bowl winner has plenty […]
Who celebrities are voting for in the L.A. mayoral election
Jane Fonda, Samuel L. Jackson, George Lopez, Stevie Wonder, Bob Odenkirk, Mindy Kaling, Adam Scott and Jaboukie Young-White reveal whether they're voting for Karen Bass or Nithya Raman.
Paris Jackson requests dad Michael’s estate transfer $600 million to a trust fund for her and brothers
Paris Jackson requests that her father Michael Jackson’s estate transfer $600 million to a trust for her and her brothers, per instructions in his will.
Baltimore Ravens sign veteran quarterback after Lamar Jackson injury
The Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback room has been decimated by injuries over the past few days. Now, the team is bringing in some reinforcements. The Ravens are signing quarterback Kedon Slovis to their 53-man roster off the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad. He could be one of Baltimore’s options against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.…
Fantasy Football Panic Meter: Ravens are in trouble going into Week 9 after latest Lamar Jackson injury
Politics & Power: Has President Trump changed democracy forever? A moment of reckoning for US institutions
Nick Allard, dean of the Jacksonville University College of Law, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this Election Day episode of Politics & Power to discuss "Democracy in the Balance: The Trump Effect."
Her son needs cancer treatments, but there's a big problem brewing at his hospital
Kasey Jackson is sounding the alarm after Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri dropped all Affordable Care Act coverage plans for 2027.
“Very, Very, Very Real Possibility”: Nick Wright Envisions Blockbuster Lamar Jackson Trade to $10,400,000,000 AFC Team by Ending 9-Year Run With Ravens
Lamar Jackson has battled multiple injuries since last year. This season, he missed three games due to a high-ankle sprain before returning on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
Live Results: Maine Senate midterm election
Maine's Senate election pits incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins against Democratic former state Senate President Troy Jackson.
Live Results: Georgia governor midterm election
Republican healthcare executive Rick Jackson and Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms are competing to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.
“Instead, He Never Gets To Play”: Nick Wright Takes Shot at Shedeur Sanders for Ditching Ravens in 2025 As Lamar Jackson’s Injury Opens Room for QB2
According to the Baltimore Ravens’ website, they planned to draft Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. However, the former Colorado quarterback refused because he didn’t want to be Lamar Jackson’s backup.
Rick Jackson Understands Georgia’s Championship Culture, and Atlanta Sports Fans Should Pay Attention
ATLANTA — Georgia is a state that expects to win. From the Georgia Bulldogs to the Atlanta Braves, championship expectations are part of the state’s sports identity. Fans remember the celebrations, but they also understand how much work goes into building championship organizations. Rick Jackson’s business career has been built around a similar competitive principle:…
Week 10 Nebraska volleyball grades
Sports reporter Danny Berg grades the positional and overall performance of Husker volleyball in their wins against Michigan and Michigan State in Week 10. Strong performances from Andi Jackson and Manaia Ogbechie secured the wins despite first-set troubles.
Center For Family Health HS Sports Scoreboard
Airdate: November 2nd, 2026 Center For Family Health HS Sports Scoreboard – November 2nd, 2026November 2, 2026Volleyball D1 Districts Northwest vs Jackson, 11-2-26 | Photo GalleryNovember 2, 2026The David Rice Show – Episode #161 w/ High School Football Playoffs Round 1 Recap | JTVNovember 2, 2026County Administrator Mike Overton with Energy Projects UpdateNovember 2, 2026New…
Ravens sign QB Austin Reed to practice squad
The Ravens added some much-needed quarterback depth on Monday after injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
Jaguars’ Defense Must Overcome Devastating Loss of DaVon Hamilton
The Jaguars have too good a find a way to replace run-stuffing defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton, who is expected to miss the rest of the reason with a torn quad.
Jaguars lose starting defender to injury for rest of season
The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without starting safety Eric Murray for the remainder of the season, head coach Liam Coen confirmed on Monday.
Ravens Beg For Bears QB After Jackson Thumb Breaks
The Ravens are desperate for a backup after Lamar Jackson's thumb injury. Sports Illustrated says they are chasing Bears QB Tyson Bagent, but Chicago says no.
DeAngelo Hall Returns To Panthers With A Thin Secondary
DeAngelo Hall is back in Carolina to coach cornerbacks, but the Panthers' secondary is depleted by injuries to Horn, Jackson, and Evans.
Lamar Jackson’s Thumb Injury Ends Ravens’ Super Bowl Hopes
Lamar Jackson needs thumb surgery and will go on IR. The Ravens' season just hit a wall in Orchard Park. Here is why this hurts.
Tampa General Hospital and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County Share Updates on Partnership to Enhance Rural Health Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Stacey Brandt, Gina All, Tammy Jackson Moore, John Couris, Darcy Davis, Ron Doncaster November 2, 2026 – Tampa General Hospital and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County hosted […]
How Troy Jackson’s campaign has been reaching voters beyond traditional political ads
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson is turning to Maine social media creators to reach voters beyond traditional political advertisements. His campaign has been partnering with influencers whose audiences were built around everything from motherhood and mental health to gardening and everyday life. The campaign has cultivated relationships with creators who aren't primarily known for
Too embarrassed to ask a doctor? Jacksonville-area physician answers viewers’ health questions
Is This Normal- Questions viewers sent me to ask a doctor for them
NFL Legend Suggests Potential Ravens' Departure for Lamar Jackson
An NFL legend believes Lamar Jackson could leave the Baltimore Ravens for an AFC opponent.
North Carolina attorney general joins lawsuit over business ownership rule
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 20 other attorneys general are asking a federal court to block a rule that exempts nearly all U.S. companies
North Carolina attorney general joins lawsuit over business ownership rule
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 20 others are suing to block a Treasury rule that exempts most U.S. companies from ownership reporting.
Why Ravens might need to sell after Lamar Jackson's potential season-ending injury
This potential season-ending injury might be the tipping point for the Ravens.
Razorback Report Card: Missouri Postgame
Arkansas knew the assignment. That makes the final grades harder to excuse. The Missouri pregame report card established specific benchmarks for stopping the run, disrupting Austin Simmons, sustaining the rushing attack, protecting KJ Jackson’s efficiency, and avoiding self-inflicted damage. Those standards were published before kickoff, with an explicit promise not to move them afterward to …
What the Final Polls Say About Tomorrow's Election
Four new surveys show Democrats Troy Jackson and Hannah Pingree leading in the final polls before Tuesday's election.
Baptist Health (JAX) expands pediatric care network with acquisition of two Jacksonville-area practices - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Addition of Jacksonville Beach and Southside Pediatric Care Centers locations strengthens access to coordinated pediatric care across the region. Jacksonville, Fla., November 2, 2026 – Baptist Health is expanding its […]
Baptist Health adds two Jacksonville-area pediatric practices
Baptist Health has added two Jacksonville-area pediatric practices to its network, connecting community-based care with services at Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
They’ve Taken on Clayface, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and Star Trek. But Can They Survive Each Other?
Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing are some of the busiest comic book writers in the business—and their deep, complex, and long-standing friendship and working relationship is the biggest reason why.
Baptist Health expands pediatric services in Jacksonville
The not-for-profit hospital group acquired two Privia Medical Group clinics.
Jackson Health Foundation’s 27th Annual Guardian Angels Luncheon Raises More Than $750,000 for Holtz Children’s Hospital - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Signature fundraiser brings together fashion and philanthropy, featuring Saks Fifth Avenue October 30, 2026 — Today, Jackson Health Foundation hosted its 27th Annual Guardian Angels Luncheon and Fashion Show at […]
Ravens reportedly interested in trading for veteran quarterback
The Baltimore Ravens’ season took a devastating turn on Sunday, when star quarterback Lamar Jackson injured his throwing thumb on the first play of a 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Now, with backup Tyler Huntley also banged up, the Ravens could reportedly turn to the trade market for help. According to one report, the…
Hutto's is changing hands. What's next for popular Jackson garden center?
After 58 years of family ownership, Hutto's Garden Center has been sold to Southern Garden Centers, a new Jackson-based company.
VOTE: Times-Union High School Girls Athlete of the Week, Nov. 2
Nease diver Kamiyah Hill is the Times-Union Girls Athlete of the Week in Jacksonville-area high school sports for Oct. 19-24, 2026.
“Start the Rebuild 4 Next Season”: Shannon Sharpe Sets Record Straight on Trading Lamar Jackson While Calling Baltimore To Clean House by Trade Deadline
Lamar Jackson returned for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday after a three-game absence due to a high-ankle sprain. However, the return was short-lived after the quarterback suffered a fresh injury.
Vikings, Chiefs and Cowboys beaten
A wild weekend in the NFL saw Joe Burrow and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make history, while Lamar Jackson was sidelined on his return from injury.
One-of-a kind musical farewell for Jackie Jackson
WESTERN BUREAU: Had it not been for the thick walls of the historic St James Parish Church, all of Montego Bay might have heard saxophonist Dean Fraser pouring his heart into Dance With My Father on Saturday. It was that kind of farewell. Not simply a funeral service, but an extraordinary musical tribute to Clifton ‘Jackie’ Jackson, the legendary Jamaican bassist whose fingers helped create the heartbeat of some of the world’s most recognisable reggae and rocksteady recordings.
OPINION: Polls don't predict the future; stop acting like they can
Opinion writer Jackson Hatcher explains why he thinks political coverage is too focused on data and polling. He says this type of coverage looks for certainty that can only be found after all of the votes have been counted.
Health Official Praised a Drug Policy. Now, Eyes on Her Stock
ARPA-H chief Alicia Jackson's role in rollback of hormone therapy warning is under the microscope
Brian Thomas Jr. makes only touch count in Week 8
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had a 12-yard touchdown on his only reception with three targets in Week 8
Parker Washington limited to one catch in Week 8
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington posted just one reception for 16 yards on two targets in Week 8
Trevor Lawrence tosses three TDs in Week 8 vs. Indy
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 10 of 14 passes for 210 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 8
Evaluating Travis Hunter's playing time in Jaguars Week 8 win
Here's a breakdown of Travis Hunter's playing time in the Jacksonville Jaguars' Week 8 win over the Colts.
Lamar Jackson’s Return Lasted One Play Against Buffalo
Lamar Jackson's first game back from injury ended on Baltimore's opening snap. #NFL
Latest Lamar Jackson Injury Further Complicates His Ravens Contract Status
The quarterback suffered a thumb injury on the Ravens' first play.
Lamar Jackson ruled out with thumb injury after one pass
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left the Week 8 game due to a thumb injury in the first quarter, and he was ruled out.
Colts' early-round draft pick makes first start v. Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts' rookie linebacker CJ Allen is making his first NFL start against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Leaves Game vs. Bills with Injury
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury on the first offensive play against the Buffalo Bills and immediately […]
Lamar Jackson suffers injury in Week 8
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson questionable to return after injuring thumb in Week 8
Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election
_Ypsilanti, Michigan_THE MIDTERM ELECTION IS ABOUT a lot of things: gas prices and groceries, the spread of corruption, and the future of democracy. And yet, as much as any single issue, it’s about health care. You can tell by listening to all the Democrats talking about high deductibles, drug costs, and insurance companies as they campaign around the country. Or you can tell by reading all the public-opinion surveys in which voters consistently rank health care as one of their top concerns. But if you really want to know why this is a health care election, your best source isn’t the politicians or the pollsters. It’s the people on the front lines. One of them is Raymond Rion, a family medicine physician and executive director of Packard Health, a small network of clinics spanning Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti on the western outskirts of the Detroit metro area. Packard is what’s known as a Federally Qualified Health Center, where anybody can get care regardless of income or insurance status. And like similar safety-net providers all over America, for the past decade it has benefited directly from the Affordable Care Act. “We almost went bankrupt in 2011,” Rion told me in a conversation last week, recalling how in the old days staff at Packard would work the phones furiously to get supplies and find specialists who would take referrals. Now many more patients have either Medicaid or private coverage they’ve purchased through HealthCare.gov, the online marketplace that the law created, so that the proportion of uninsured patients has fallen from around one in three to one in ten. It’s a lot easier to find referrals for these insured patients, though thanks to the infusion of paying customers Packard can do much more on its own. In particular, Rion said, the organization has opened two new branches, started a pharmacy, begun offering prenatal services, and vastly expanded behavioral health care by bringing on a half-dozen new doctors, nurses, and case workers. Now a retrenchment is underway. Coverage options on the HealthCare.gov marketplace got more expensive because Donald Trump and the Republicans refused to renew temporary subsidies that had been reducing the price of insurance. On top of that, the first cuts to Medicaid as part of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are starting to take effect. Rion told me Packard has already laid off a provider in anticipation of less revenue next year.1 Patient volume is down, he went on to explain, in part because uninsured patients sometimes avoid care altogether out of fear a single visit will lead to more treatments with more bills. And postponing care in that way can have serious medical consequences, as his colleague Ron Romero told me. “So you have somebody with diabetes, their chronic condition isn’t getting cared for,” said Romero, who like Rion is a family physician. “Their sugars rise, and they end up having other medical problems. Their kidneys start to get damaged. They start to have eye damage. They increase risk for heart attacks and strokes. . . . They end up in the emergency room.” And things are likely to get worse. Partly that’s because next year most of the remaining Medicaid cuts will take full effect, throwing more people off coverage. And partly it’s because forces that have nothing to do with Trump or Republican actions are making medical care more expensive for everyone, including those with employer insurance and Medicare. That will lead to still more people delaying or skipping care, ending up in the emergency rooms, and putting yet more cost pressure on providers. Rion wasn’t taking a position on the election or political parties, he made clear. He was just describing the reality he sees around him: “The whole system is being pressured. Nobody is immune to this stuff.” He’s right. And here’s the thing: This has all happened before. We know happens next.
Week 8 NFL schedule, scores, live updates: A.J. Brown questionable; Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley to play
Faith, politics collide as Oklahoma fails its most vulnerable
Oklahoma's political outcomes contradict the teachings of Jesus regarding the vulnerable.
Michael Jackson Thriller Costume Hits 10-Year Search High
Google's 2026 Frightgeist ranks the King of Pop at No. 18 amid a billion-dollar biopic and streaming resurgence.
Children’s safety fair brings Halloween fun, health education to Weston
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital held its 16th annual Children’s Safety Fair, giving children in Weston an early start on Halloween while they learned how to stay safe.
Are The Buffalo Bills Favored Against The Baltimore Ravens?
Josh Allen and the high-flying Bills face a slim betting margin as Lamar Jackson returns to action for a high-stakes AFC showdown primed for an offensive explosion.
Jaguars pass-catcher named Week 8 fantasy football sleeper
One Jacksonville Jaguars pass-catcher was named a fantasy football sleeper in Week 8.
Reacts Survey Results: The Jaguars (Still) Need Pass Rush Depth
Jacksonville has 10 more days to bring in defensive reinforcements before the 2026 NFL trade deadline.
NFL rumors: Jaguars could trade Brian Thomas Jr. after benching
With the Jacksonville Jaguars once again fighting for a spot in the NFL Playoffs this season, the team is looking at ways to improve the roster. Jacksonville could be trading wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. before the league’s trade deadline, according to a new report. “The Jaguars have been fending off trade interest in WR Brian Thomas Jr. for over […] The post NFL rumors: Jaguars could trade Brian Thomas Jr. after benching appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mapping Jackson’s environmental health: Community Noise Lab tracks illegal dumping and mosquito risks across wards
JANS – Since 2025, the Community Noise Lab – founded and led by Jackson native Dr. Erica Walker – has systematically tracked and cataloged illegal dumping
“How Many All-Pros Does Tom Brady Have?”: Rob Parker Makes Massive Claim About Lamar Jackson’s NFL Legacy By Comparing Him To 7x SB Winner
NFL analyst Rob Parker showered praise on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and compared him to seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. On The Odd Couple Show, Parker highlighted Jackson’s three First-Team All-Pro selections and compared them with Brady, who earned the same number in 23 seasons.
He’s Back! Lamar Jackson Returns For Bills Showdown
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson says he's ready to play Sunday against Buffalo. He dismissed critics and showed up to practice.
Jaguars rookie ranked No. 1 among NFL’s third-round picks
Sports Illustrated ranked Jaguars starting guard Emmanuel Pregnon No. 1 among third-round rookies through the first half of the 2026 season.
Bhayshul Tuten Blowing Away Expectations as Jaguars’ RB1
In his first season as Jacksonville’s top running back, Bhayshul Tuten has greatly exceeded expectations.
Chiefs Trade Worthy For Jaguars’ Thomas In Bold Swap
A proposed trade sends Xavier Worthy to Jacksonville for Brian Thomas Jr. Heavy.com breaks down the numbers and the logic behind the move.
SAG-AFTRA actors launch 'One Job Away' campaign amid concerns over health insurance eligibility
Actor Cheyenne Jackson's effort to help fellow performers qualify for SAG-AFTRA health insurance is gaining attention as industry workers and lawmakers discuss the decline of production jobs in Los Angeles.
Ravens Make Official Decision on Lamar Jackson's Status Against Bills
The Baltimore Ravens have made an official decision regarding Lamar Jackson's status this week.
Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings For All Positions: Rashee Rice And Lamar Jackson Rise As They Overcome Injury
Our final fantasy football rankings for all positions for Week 8.
Ravens' Jesse Minter Sends Clear Message About Lamar Jackson's Return
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter spoke out with a clear message about Lamar Jackson's return from injury.
Florida vs. Georgia game location 2026: Why Cocktail Party is being played in Atlanta
The annual rivalry game is traditionally played in Jacksonville, Fla.
An empty RV City means Jacksonville businesses feel economic impact after Georgia-Florida game heads to Atlanta
For the first time in over 30 years, the Georgia-Florida game will be played somewhere other than Jacksonville. The reason for the move is the ongoing construction at EverBank stadium. Businesses are feeling the pinch with less visitors downtown, but Visit Jacksonville says they're working to bring more events throughout the year to offset the impact of the game moving locations.
Steppenwolf Theatre will return to London with ‘Purpose’
CHICAGO — The Steppenwolf Theatre production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Purpose,” a play loosely based on the family of the late Chicago civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, is heading to
"Thriller on Themis" flash mob gathering in downtown Cape
VintageNOW Productions’ second “Thriller on Themis” brings a Michael Jackson-inspired performance and street dance to downtown Cape on October 30.
Vote: Jacksonville area's top team in high school boys soccer
Which team will be the best in Jacksonville-area high school boys soccer for the 2026-27 FHSAA season? Vote in our fan poll today.
Colts sign veteran offensive lineman, release experienced linebacker
The Indianapolis Colts made a few roster moves ahead of the team's Week 8 matchup in Jacksonville.
Ravens' Latest Lamar Jackson Report Comes With Major Optimism
The Baltimore Ravens have received more good news about Lamar Jackson ahead of this week's Buffalo showdown.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Injury Leaves Jazz Facing a Dangerous Temptation
With Jaren Jackson Jr. sidelined and the frontcourt depth decimated, Utah faces a pivotal choice: panic-trade future assets or trust a depleted roster to survive November.