First Coast Connect
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First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, along with spot news features and a weekly roundtable of local journalists.
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It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from JTA’s costly effort to boost ridership to growing pushback to charter school expansion.
Home to two iconic restaurants, a river ferry and world famous shrimp — but what’s the future of Mayport Village?
The revered restaurant rating system will expand its Florida footprint to include the First Coast in 2026.
From a rise in sleep disorders to a decline in peanut allergies, we talk about the latest medical headlines with Dr. Joe Sirven.
From fallout from the government shutdown to disagreement over property tax cuts, we break down state and local political headlines.
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from local fallout from the government shutdown to the uncertain future of a historic marine attraction.
From MAHA to resilience to affordable healthcare, former House Speaker and Northeast Florida lawmaker Paul Renner offers his vision for governor.
Life on the outside brings special challenges for formerly incarcerated women.
A new poll takes Floridians’ political pulse, and a native St. Augustinian unearths a shocking story from the city’s civil rights past.
Local schools must make way as a charter school network prepares to occupy dozens of existing school buildings in Duval and around the region.
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from council pressure on the Jacksonville Aviation Authority to back-to-back losses for the state attorney.
A local documentary series looks back at the unprecedented federal investigation into officer corruption, drug dealing and murder at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Acclaimed author and environmental reporter Craig Pittman talks about the endless inspiration of his home state.
A former prison investigator flags safety concerns as the Department of Corrections chief submits a “staggering” budget request.
Teachers at the University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville discuss threats, retaliation and the chilling effect of secret surveillance.
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from a controversial arrest by Jacksonville police, to city leaders denying School Board members their own attorney.
A conversation with the author whose book and podcast, “Bone Valley,” helped free a wrongfully convicted man after 36 years in prison.
Employment and housing are just two of the challenges facing foster care “graduates” aging out of the state system.
An international migratory expert explains the economic and environmental forces reshaping global migration, ahead of an appearance in Jacksonville.
From social media posts to JEA to critiques of the current administration, former Mayor Curry says, "It is what it is."
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