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17 hours ago
- Business
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UNF polls gauges views on Mayor Deegan, Sheriff Waters and State Attorney Melissa Nelson
Worries about the cost of housing vaulted over crime as the biggest concern for Jacksonville residents in a new University of North Florida poll. The UNF poll released June 3 also gauged favorability ratings for Mayor Donna Deegan, Sheriff T.K. Waters and State Attorney Melissa Nelson. Waters stood at 64% favorability while Deegan and Nelson each was at 61%. All three are polling as strongly now as they did a year ago, Binder said. "It's always surprising when polling numbers don't move hardly at all," Binder said. Deegan, who took office in July 2023, is coming up on the mid-point of her four-year term. Binder said he expects Deegan, a Democrat, will face opposition when she runs for re-election. He said it's "not necessarily going to be an easy road" for a Republican challenger. "If you want to make inroads, you're up against it," he said. "That being said, there really isn't an opposition campaign that's been run, and if and when that happens, you would naturally see some erosion of that support (for Deegan), especially among Republicans." On the issues most important to Jacksonville residents, crime historically has been top-of-mind for years. When UNF asked in a September 2023 poll to name the most important problem facing Jacksonville, 37% said crime followed by 11% who cited housing costs. In the new UNF poll, those are flip-flopped. The cost of housing was the top problem at 25% followed by crime at 12%. Education, transportation and infrastructure each was at 9%. The economy and property taxes each was cited by 8% of respondents. Immigration, which is a big issue nationally, was named the top problem in Jacksonville by 2% of the poll's respondents. Binder said crime used to be "far and away" the top response. He said it's dropped to a "distant second across party lines" while voters have "shifted to the housing issues we're seeing all over the state." UNF political science professor Sean Feeder said housing concerns encompass the rising cost of property insurance, the state of the real estate market, concerns about inflation on a national level and the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on key markets. In contrast to the consistently high ratings for Deegan, Waters and Nelson, the UNF poll found favorability sliding for Jacksonville City Council. The UNF poll in May 2024 found 48% approved how City Council was doing it job and 42% disapproved. The new poll shows approval of City Council slid to 42% while disapproval rose to 53%. Diamond Springs: Duval County's first lagoon community, set to open later this year Budget prep: Mayor Deegan and City Council already getting ready for what could be tough budget Binder said City Council as a 19-member body always polls lower than individual elected leaders, but it is significant council is underwater in voter views. "Clearly, there's something happening there that's worth looking at," Binder said. He said City Council has taken a more partisan turn recently on some matters and that could be a result of looking ahead to the 2027 election when candidates will appeal more directly to voters based on party registration. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: UNF poll finds housing costs biggest concern in Jacksonville
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Kentucky's Famed Willett Distillery Breaks Tradition With Its First Long-Term Brand Collaboration
Willett Distillery has entered its first-ever long-term brand partnership with Binder's Stash, marking a significant shift for the historically independent bourbon producer. The partnership grants Binder's Stash access to Willett's rare whiskey inventory, including experimental mashbills and aged barrels. Binder's Stash will also benefit from Willett's bottling operations and distribution network, helping elevate the emerging brand's production quality and global iconic, family-owned Willett Distillery has announced its first partnership with another whiskey company, Bardstown Kentucky's Binder's Stash. Willett, founded in 1936, is one of the most sought-after Bourbon producers in the whiskey-collecting world, with its renowned purple-top Family Estate Bourbons ranking among the most coveted (and expensive, particularly in the secondary market) bottles available. In the past, the distillery has engaged in a few one-off partnerships — Kiamichi Whiskey with the Kings of Leon, which now sells for upwards of $500 a bottle, and with Metallica's Blackened Whiskey — but this is the first ongoing, long-term partnership with another bourbon brand. It appears to be a boon for both Willett fans and fans of Binder's Stash, an emerging star among collectible whiskies. Related: This Is the World's Best Bourbon, According to the World Whiskies Awards The partnership gives Binder's Stash exclusive access to Willett's highly sought-after inventory, including experimental mashbills and limited barrels, advancing the brand founder Bill Binder's mission to create deeply expressive, high-end whiskeys with unmatched provenance. The first releases will likely appear this summer, 'with some pretty cool single-barrels,' says Binder. 'They've agreed to sell us some of their really special aged whiskies, which I find kind of hard to believe myself.' 'We are excited to work with Bill and his incredibly bold brand, Binder's Stash,' says Drew Kulsveen, Willett Distillery's master distiller. 'This partnership sets the stage for future opportunities and represents a bold step forward in expanding the boundaries of what's possible in the world of aged whiskey. This limited relationship allows us to support a partner that shares our dedication to quality, innovation, and the future of American Whiskey.' The partnership started out of Kulsveen's offer of advice early on when Binder was starting his brand. 'Then later, we had an issue with our bottling — our wax was never great,' Binder says. 'People who had our whiskies knew you had to pull out a really sharp knife to get the wax off. So Drew said, Come on down here, and I'll show you how we do our wax. Then he said, Wait. I have an even better idea — why don't we just handle this for you?' As a result, Binder's Stash will now benefit from Willett's state-of-the-art bottling operations and extensive distribution platform across domestic and global markets. The first single-barrel Binder's releases using aged Willett spirit will appear this summer. 'This one-of-a-kind partnership with Willett marks a turning point for Binder's Stash,' says Bill Binder. 'We've built our reputation by sourcing and releasing some of the most distinctive American whiskeys in the country, but Willett represents a different level: generational expertise, uncompromising quality, and a legacy that elevates everything it touches. Together, we're setting a new bar for what American whiskey can be.'Willett's 'purple tops' refer to its Family Estate Bottled Bourbon and Rye, ultra-limited single-barrel expressions that are bottled at barrel proof and individually selected for their character. These whiskeys are typically aged 8 to 15 years or more, and the signature purple wax seal has become a visual cue for serious collectors. Each bottle features handwritten details like barrel number, age, and proof — making them unique, unblended, and highly contrast, Willett also produces several house brands and blended whiskeys under names like Rowan's Creek, Noah's Mill, Johnny Drum, and Pure Kentucky. These are generally small-batch, more widely distributed bourbons at lower proof points, and often made from sourced whiskey or blended with Willett-distilled stock. While still respected, these are positioned for broader access — the purple tops are the crown the original article on Food & Wine Sign in to access your portfolio
IOL News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Brad Binder frustrated after British Grand Prix struggles, eyes reset in Aragon
Brad Binder did not finish the race because of the crash in the French MotoGP. | Red Bull Image: Red Bull Brad Binder's 2025 MotoGP woes deepened at the British Grand Prix, as the South African endured another underwhelming weekend to extend his run of disappointing results. The 29-year-old will be desperate for a turnaround as MotoGP next heads to Aragon, Spain, where he trails his teammate Pedro Acosta by 24 points, having collected just a single point from the last two races. Binder acknowledged that both he and his team need to take a closer look at their shortcomings to deliver a stronger performance in Spain. 'We need to figure things out a little bit and step up for Aragon,' Binder said, after the race. Once again, a poor qualifying performance proved costly for the Red Bull KTM rider. Despite making some progress on Sunday, his weekend was marred by a crash in Saturday's sprint race — his third in the last two race weekends.. 🗣️ @BradBinder_33 P15 #BritishGP I got a good start before the red flag and didn't on the second start. I struggled with confidence to know where I could push and where I couldn't. We need to figure things out a little bit and step-up for Aragon. — RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING (@KTM_Racing) May 25, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ He has yet to start any race this season inside the top ten, and his ongoing struggles with the RC16 continued as he qualified a season-worst 19th at Silverstone. Although crashes from both Marc and Alex Marquez in the opening laps of the main race allowed Binder to climb as high as 11th, he eventually slipped back to 15th after the restart, unable to hold his position. Reflecting on the British GP, Binder summed up the whole weekend as not ideal as a lot didn't go his way. 'A tough weekend for us here in Silverstone. Qualifying was difficult, we didn't finish the Sprint and the race on Sunday was also tough. 'I got a good start before the red flag and didn't on the second start. I struggled with confidence and to know where I could push and where I couldn't. 'As soon as I started to feel okay, then I would have some 'moments'. It's hard at the moment." A comeback to be proud of for @37_pedroacosta 🫡👊 finishing P6 from P14. 🦈 On the otherside of the garage @BradBinder_33 was unlucky with a penalty of 1 position for exceeding track limits on the last lap but still takes a point for P15. #KTM #ReadyToRace #BritishGP 🇬🇧 — RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING (@KTM_Racing) May 25, 2025
The Citizen
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Brad Binder urges Red Bull KTM to ‘figure out things a little bit'
South African star could only earn one point is his last four MotoGP starts. Brad Binder admitted there is lots of room for improvement after another disappointing weekend at the British MotoGP. The Red Bull KTM rider left Silverstone with one point after crashing out of the sprint race and finishing the main race in 15th place. The solitary point is all Binder has to show for his last four starts, after crashing out twice at the French Grand Prix. Binder is still 14th in the title race on 34 points, a country mile behind leader Marc Marquez (196). Marx Marquez finished third at Silverstone behind Marco Bezzecchi and Johann Zarco to stretch his champions lead over this brother Alex Marquez to 24 points. No luck for Brad Binder Things could have turned out very differently for Binder had the main race not been red-flagged following a collision between Franco Morbidelli and Aleix Espargaro.. He made a great start to move from 19th on the grid to 12th as the Marquez brothers crashed out within the first three laps. The pair restarted on new bikes and Binder could not repeat his heroics at the second go and never ran higher than 12th. 'A tough weekend for us here in Silverstone. Qualifying was difficult. We didn't finish the sprint. And the race today was tough,' Binder told the KTM website. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Brad Binder's MotoGP Red Bull KTM RC16 from up close 'I got a good start before the red flag and didn't on the second start. I struggled with confidence and to know where I could push and where I couldn't. As soon as I started to feel okay then I would have some moments. It's hard at the moment. We need to figure things out a little bit and step-up for Aragon.' KTM loses more ground What should be of great concern to KTM is that other manufacturers are catching up with Ducati at a much faster rate than they are. Bezzecchi won for Aprilia, Zarco is on a Honda and Fabio Quartararo, who was on pole position and leading the race when he retired due to mechanical issues, rides for Yamaha. ALSO READ: Brad Binder: Sleeping at home and racing at Kyalami will be 'sick' Binder's team-mate Pedro Acosta did well to finish sixth from 14th place, but even he was very vocal about the KTM's struggles at the weekend. Ruché Moodley, who made his comeback after a hand injury, finished the Moto3 race in 20th place. Brad Binder's younger brother, Moto2 rider Darryn Binder, will only make his return from a hand injury at the Aragon Grand Prix in two weeks' time.
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Brad Binder in desperate need of a good showing at Silverstone
Red Bull KTM man has slipped to 14th in the MotoGP title race after double French flop. If ever Brad Binder needed a strong comeback in his MotoGP career, it is at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend. The Red Bull KTM rider slid to 14th in the title race after crashing out of both the sprint and main race at Le Mans two weeks ago. Binder (32 points) now trails factory KTM team-mate Pedro Acosta (46) and Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales (40) in the championship. Only in his rookie premier class season in 2020, when he finished 11th, did Binder not finish the season in the top 10. In 2021 and 2022 he finished sixth, in 2023 he was fourth and last year fifth. ALSO READ: Brad Binder to start 2025 MotoGP season 'a much better rider' Happy hunting ground for Brad Binder He has also outscored every team-mate he's had in the premier class. They include Pol Espargaro, Miguel Oliviera, Jack Miller and Acosta. The 5.9km Silverstone layout might present the perfect opportunity for Binder to bounce back strongly in a season he has not finished higher than sixth. He has stood on the podium in every class he has competed in, which includes a win in his Moto3 championship-winning 2016 season. Vinales has shown that the RC16 has the pace to keep up with the leading pack. Both Vinales and Acosta has flirted with the podium this season which has been dominated by Marc Marquez ahead of Alex Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Brad Binder's MotoGP Red Bull KTM RC16 from up close Even with only six of the 22 races complete, it is probably only Alex Marquez (149) and Bagnaia (120) that can keep Marc Marquez (171) from snatching a seventh premier class crown. Darryn still out, Ruché back Brad Binder's younger brother Darryn Binder will miss the Moto2 race to recover from a hand fracture. The Gresini Moto2 rider broke his hand during practice at Le Mans which ruled him out of the French Grand Prix. He will return to action at the Aragon MotoGP in two weeks' time. Moto3 rider Ruché Moodley will take part in the British Grand Prix, reports Double Apex. The BOE Motorsport man missed the French Grand Prix after breaking his right hand during practice before the Spanish Grand Prix. The British Grand Prix sprint race starts at 5pm on Saturday and the main race at 2pm on Sunday.
