10 Oct 2025
Former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry joins us on the next First Coast Connect to discuss his re-emergence into local politics and his plans for the future. If you have a question or comment, email firstcoastconnect@wjct.org or call us at (904) 549-2937 Monday starting at 9.
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16 Apr 2025
Two members of the @CityofJax Jacksonville Journey reboot talk about tackling literacy, juvenile crime and community unity. Then, a preview of this weekend’s 2nd Annual Sea Turtle Festival in #FernandinaBeach.
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15 Apr 2025
The impact of the president’s on-again-off-again tariff policy and how it’s reshaping consumer realities & global markets. Then, the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall makes one of its last stops before retiring.
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14 Apr 2025
How do the president’s attacks on judges, law firms and accepted norms impact ordinary Americans? Then, what new research shows about treating back pain. And, #DWTS to benefit the Jacksonville Children's Chorus.
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11 Apr 2025
From a a state plan to strip funding for school programs to a city ban on food trucks at gas stations, our media panel unpacks the biggest headlines of the week.
Then, the second annual Justice Jams fundraiser.
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10 Apr 2025
Offering alternatives to veterans in legal trouble We discuss the work of the Veterans Treatment Court with the presiding judge.Then, what can birds can teach us about life.
And, summer art camp.
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9 Apr 2025
How local #HeadStart programs are dealing with uncertainty about federal funding. Then, turning pollution fines into cleaner river water. And, the drama behind the drama at @AbetTheatre.
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8 Apr 2025
From a fight over local immigration law to the uncertainty created by federal tariffs, we ask @CityofJax Mayor Donna Deegan about the latest headlines—and take your calls and questions.
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7 Apr 2025
Some Atlantic Beach residents say city officials are failing to address environmental priorities. How a stranger’s final gift gave an organ recipient a second chance. And, historic homes in Riverside and Avondale.
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1 Apr 2025
The latest medical headlines, plus we take your calls and questions in our monthly “House Call” with Dr. @JSirven. Then, @cityStAug's new poet laureate and the children's garden at the @JaxArboretum.
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24 Mar 2025
Today, a @CityofJax @TelescopeHealth partnership that aims to use telehealth to reach Duval's uninsured. A new app helping kids conquer learning disabilities. And, local funny man @comediandanny.
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21 Mar 2025
From broadened state book bans to investment in conspiracy science, our media panel: @WJCTJax's Dan Scanlan, attny/pol consultant @ULegalGroup & @JacksonvilleFP's Sylvia Perry, unpacks the headlines of the week.
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20 Mar 2025
Should news outlets be required to remove stories about crimes if charges are dropped? Plus, @thejaxtrib's 3-part investigation on a weak case that landed a man on death row.
And Bab's Labs Story Slam.
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18 Mar 2025
Today: Dangerous levels of cancer-causing materials in hair products marketed to Black women. The transformation of the 112-year-old Union Terminal Warehouse. And, turning literary landscapes into tangible ones.
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13 Mar 2025
We hear from employees impacted by the wave of federal layoffs and discuss the legal, emotional and practical implications. Then, gambling addiction. And @Generation_W's Explore 2025 event.
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11 Mar 2025
From local #DOGE fallout to a push to abolish Florida’s property tax, @CityofJax Mayor Donna Deegan discusses the latest headlines—and takes your calls & questions! Then, novelist @JamieFord & @MOSHJax.
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7 Mar 2025
It's Friday! Our media panel: @nikesha_elise, @NateMonroeTU, @triciabooker and @RichFCN unpack the week's top headlines.
Then, what’s on tap at the #SanMarcoBeerFest.🍺
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26 Feb 2025
We ask @CityofJax Councilman Ken Amaro what’s next for #RegencySquare Mall. Then, a new podcast tackles the growth of, roadblocks to and visions for Downtown development. And @MOSHJax!
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21 Feb 2025
Our #WIR media panel: @Daiglecreative's John Daigle, @arielschillertv, @TenikkaANjax & @wwbrown19, tackle the biggest headlines of the week. Then, @Alhambra Jax's production of West Side Story.
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18 Feb 2025
How a @FBIJacksonville search for justice in a landfill led to a scientific breakthrough. Local industry expert Jacques Klempf on the soaring price and scarcity of #eggs. And @JaxMelaninMarket.
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