I know some really wonderful people who are stuck in Jacksonville but don't fit the stereotype.
Because you choose to live in Jacksonville
You can't hold both views
No human chooses where they are born. Then for the next 18 years they have no choice either. After that it comes down to economics, career, relationships, and family connections. Many people stay within a few hours of their homes for a lot of life reasons.
Most people don't seriously consider the local politics when living somewhere.
If I move to a right leaning city in the South for a job I'm now racist? Absolutely ridiculous