JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville leaders and community members are mourning the death of former State Rep. and Jacksonville City Council Member Terry Fields, a longtime public servant remembered for his mentorship, humor and commitment to uplifting others.
Fields died at the age of 56 Sunday after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy that stretched from city hall to classrooms across Duval County.
Among those reflecting on his impact is Jacksonville City Council Member Rahman Johnson, who said he met Fields when he was about 13 years old. Over the years, Johnson said, Fields became a mentor, close friend and guiding force in his life…