How DC riots could leave an impact on Jacksonville political landscape One political expert said it will bode well if local Republicans distance themselves from what happened in Washington DC last week. Author: Troy Kless (First Coast News) Published: 5:17 PM EST January 12, 2021 Updated: 8:35 PM EST January 12, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Local Republicans are condemning the violent attack on the US Capitol. That riot is putting law enforcement officials on alert to prepare for unrest not just in DC, but around the country. Despite last week’s insurrection, one of Jacksonville’s GOP leaders say their party’s future remains bright. “What we saw play out last week was appalling and deeply regrettable, and a stain on the Republic frankly," Dean Black, chairman of the Duval County Republican Party, said. "It occurred though, against the backdrop of a series of acts of political violence over the past several years.”