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First Coast Connect

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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'Florida' author Lauren Groff

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2025/03/31

We talk to award-winning novelist Lauren Groff about her work, her writing process and her mission to bring banned books back to Florida.

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/03/28

Our media panel unpacks the week’s top headlines — from a City Council crackdown on immigration to a state legislative push to loosen restrictions on child labor laws.

Talking politics with Chris Hand

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2025/03/27

From special election drama to JEA rate hikes, the author and government expert offers analysis of the latest state and local political headlines.

The politics of labor

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2025/03/26

A film capturing a historic union victory showcases the pattern and problem of union busting.

Unpacking the big 'ifs' of Medicaid

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2025/03/25

Potential federal Medicaid cuts in Florida could have a profound effect on vulnerable populations, including individuals with disabilities.

Bridging the health insurance gap

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2025/03/24

We examine a city partnership that aims to reach the uninsured through telemedicine.

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/03/21

From broadened state book bans to investment in conspiracy science, our media panel unpacks the biggest headlines of the week.

Rolling back media protections

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2025/03/20

A state bill would make it easier to file defamation lawsuits against news outlets.

No more 'free kill'?

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2025/03/19

Lawmakers consider reversing a medical negligence exemption for doctors of unmarried and childless patients.

Hair hazards

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2025/03/18

New research shows synthetic hair products marketed to Black women contain high levels of cancer causing substances.

Duval braces for first book ban debate

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2025/03/17

The conversation that has inflamed school board meetings around the state is finally on the local board’s agenda.

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/03/14

From a city government efficiency effort to police officers under fire, our media panel unpacks the week’s headlines.

The human cost of DOGE

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2025/03/13

The First Coast hasn’t been spared in the wave of federal layoffs. We talk about the legal, emotional and practical implications for local workers.

Legislation and legal aid

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2025/03/12

Local advocates for the poor are monitoring the recent actions of Tallahassee lawmakers.

Ask the Mayor

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2025/03/11

From the local DOGE proposal to a push to abolish Florida’s property taxes, Mayor Donna Deegan discusses the latest headlines—and answers your questions.

Downtown road work: Upgrades or gridlock?

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2025/03/10

Road improvements are making Downtown commutes a daily headache with fewer routes in and out of the city.

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/03/07

Our media panel breaks down the week’s headlines, from DOGE on our doorstep to Town Hall avoidance syndrome.

Measles outbreak reaches Florida

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2025/03/06

What you need to know about the outbreak, plus new data on sleep deprivation and immune response.

President Trump’s joint address to Congress

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2025/03/05

Analysis of the president’s first address to a Republican-controlled Congress.

The Riverkeeper at 25 Years

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2025/03/04

After a quarter century of advocacy, the St. Johns Riverkeeper celebrates a milestone and braces for the future.

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