First Coast Connect
World News
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.
Location:
Jacksonville, FL
Genres:
World News
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@MelissainJax
Language:
English
Contact:
100 Festival Park Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 549-2937
Website:
http://www.wjct.org/
Episodes
Honoring those who exposed JEA
5/1/2024
UNF’s inaugural Public Service Excellence Awards recognize local champions of ethics and transparency.
Duración:00:53:00
Your questions for Mayor Donna Deegan
4/30/2024
The Jacksonville mayor answers your questions in our monthly "Ask the Mayor" segment.
Duración:00:53:00
From two-way streets to non-competes
4/29/2024
We discuss both the reversal in Downtown traffic patterns and longstanding business practices.
Duración:00:53:04
First Coast Week in Review: A teacher's guilty plea; self-storage in San Marco
4/26/2024
We catch up on this week's biggest local headlines with our panel of media representatives.
Duración:00:53:00
The life and legacy of Jacksonville poet Alan Justiss
4/25/2024
An event at the city’s Main Library will celebrate the man known as “Jacksonville’s Poet Laureate."
Duración:00:53:00
St. Augustine vies for state Black History Museum
4/24/2024
The Ancient City is one of three Florida finalists hoping to host the coveted facility.
Duración:00:53:00
A family survives the scars of child abuse
4/23/2024
A mother of eight reunites with her children after losing them to foster care.
Duración:00:53:00
The Jared Bridegan murder case
4/22/2024
Defense attorneys want prosecutors removed from the case against Shanna Gardner and her husband, Mario.
Duración:00:53:00
First Coast Week in Review: Iconic cinema may close; Duval teacher arrested
4/19/2024
We catch up on this week's biggest local headlines with our panel of media experts.
Duración:00:53:00
Moving from advocacy to activism
4/18/2024
On today's show, we hear from two experts about making the leap from supporting a cause to leading one.
Duración:00:53:00
New leadership at JEA and Earth Day opportunities
4/17/2024
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.
Duración:00:53:00
A preview of '20 days in Mariupol'
4/16/2024
The award-winning documentary captures the initial Russian assault on Ukraine. It will screen at WJCT Studios on Thursday.
Duración:00:53:00
New laws regarding law enforcement
4/15/2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Friday that limits civilian review boards and mandates a 25-foot setback at police scenes.
Duración:00:53:00
First Coast Week in Review
4/12/2024
We catch up on this week's biggest local headlines with our panel of media experts.
Duración:00:56:00
Surviving and recovering from violent sexual assault
4/11/2024
A survivor and a former rape prosecutor explain the effects of sexual violence and navigating the legal process.
Duración:00:53:00
A conversation with government attorney Chris Hand
4/10/2024
Chris Hand joins Anne Schindler to discuss local issues
Duración:00:53:00
Police officers disciplined for strip search
4/9/2024
Investigative journalist Nichole Manna shares the outcome of an Internal Affairs investigation sparked by her reporting.
Duración:00:53:00
The rock that saved St. Augustine
4/8/2024
We explore the history of the humble but heroic coquina stone.
Duración:00:53:00
First Coast Week in Review
4/5/2024
Catch up on this week's biggest local headlines with our panel of media experts.
Duración:00:56:00
The making of a 'kingmaker'
4/4/2024
A new investigation takes a deep dive into the ascent — and associates — of GOP insider Kent Stermon.
Duración:00:53:00