Tax extension for teacher pay?; 'We Are Pan'
A new graphic novel explores the extraordinary migration of Cuban children, and DCPS urges voters to stay the course on school support
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First Coast Connect
Hosted by Melissa Ross, First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities across Jacksonville and Northeast Fl...
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20 of 133 episodesJacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage
A new book explores Jacksonville's central and distinct role in the history of Gullah Geechee culture.
Public Defender Charlie Cofer; ‘Florida Before Flagler’
A new lawsuit accuses the state of illegally keeping mentally ill patients in jail, and a new photography exhibit captures pre-development F...
First Coast Week in Review
From Aaron Zhan’s early release from prison to Kevin Carrico’s sudden departure from the Boys & Girls Club, we discuss all the week’s headli...
Making the cut
Political analyst Chris Hand breaks down what got cut (and what made the cut) in the city’s $2 billion budget, as well as what mass layoffs...
Glimmer of hope
Educator Hope McMath scores a victory in her free speech fight after she was removed from the classroom over controversial social media post...
Molding the Midterms
The most powerful executive faces a possible corrective in November’s elections, considered by some to be the most consequential in modern h...
Supersized El Niño; concerns at ‘Deportation Depot’
Meteorologist Lew Turner delivers the long-range forecast; Miami Herald reporter Claire Heddles examines the local version of Alligator Alca...
First Coast Week in Review
A principal removed after a weapon is found in his car, and the community reacts to racist displays at a high school volleyball game.
'First They Came For My College'
A new documentary chronicles the promised “hostile takeover” of Florida’s New College and the protests that followed.
Podcast Episode
Hosted by Melissa Ross, First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, art...
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Podcast Episode
Hosted by Melissa Ross, First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, art...
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Podcast Episode
Hosted by Melissa Ross, First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, art...
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Podcast Episode
Hosted by Melissa Ross, First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, art...
Audio unavailable
Podcast Episode
Hosted by Melissa Ross, First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, art...
Audio unavailable
'Path of the Panther'
A documentary highlighting the critical role of wildlife corridors comes as funding cuts imperil the program’s future.
Home team
Florida Realtors pour millions into the campaign for Amendment 3.
First Coast Week in Review
From political fundraising at a Tampa Bay Rays game to the Duval teachers union’s struggle for survival, our media roundtable discusses the...
High steaks gamble
Local cattle ranchers and economists say President Trump’s beef import plan is raising pressures on an already-strained business sector.
Ask the Mayor
From the sudden departure of JEA’s CEO to the state pullback on Flock surveillance cameras, we discuss the latest city news with Jacksonvill...