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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First Coast Week in Review: A teacher's guilty plea; self-storage in San Marco

Apr 26 2024 53 mins  
We catch up on this week's biggest local headlines with our panel of media representatives.

The life and legacy of Jacksonville poet Alan Justiss

Apr 25 2024 53 mins  
An event at the city’s Main Library will celebrate the man known as “Jacksonville’s Poet Laureate."

St. Augustine vies for state Black History Museum

Apr 24 2024 53 mins  
The Ancient City is one of three Florida finalists hoping to host the coveted facility.

A family survives the scars of child abuse

Apr 23 2024 53 mins  
A mother of eight reunites with her children after losing them to foster care.

The Jared Bridegan murder case

Apr 22 2024 53 mins  
Defense attorneys want prosecutors removed from the case against Shanna Gardner and her husband, Mario.

First Coast Week in Review: Iconic cinema may close; Duval teacher arrested

Apr 19 2024 53 mins  
We catch up on this week's biggest local headlines with our panel of media experts.

Moving from advocacy to activism

Apr 18 2024 53 mins  
On today's show, we hear from two experts about making the leap from supporting a cause to leading one.

New leadership at JEA and Earth Day opportunities

Apr 17 2024 53 mins  
The resignation of JEA CEO Jay Stowe shakes up leadership at the city-owned utility. Then: ways you can participate in Earth Day on April 22.

A preview of '20 days in Mariupol'

Apr 16 2024 53 mins  
The award-winning documentary captures the initial Russian assault on Ukraine. It will screen at WJCT Studios on Thursday.

New laws regarding law enforcement

Apr 15 2024 53 mins  
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Friday that limits civilian review boards and mandates a 25-foot setback at police scenes.