Pastor who emceed vigil after racist attack says it was a ‘mistake’ to offer Florida governor the mic
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The pastor who emceed a vigil held one day after the racist attack at the Dollar General says he mistakenly offered Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the microphone to speak at the event. Since then, the incident has caused controversy and Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman has endured criticism for her actions in response to the governor’s presence at the vigil as well.
DeSantis made a stop in Jacksonville on August 27 to attend the vigil after three people were fatally shot at a store in New Town. His visit wasn’t received well by everyone at the event as he was met by boos when he was introduced.
Pittman stepped in to speak to the crowd and take control, which has made her a target...
