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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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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.

Matt Soergel says goodbye

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2025/03/03

The longtime features and film reporter reflects on 34½ years at the Florida Times-Union.

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/02/28

Our media panel unpacks the week’s headlines, from a wrongful death lawsuit in a high-profile murder case to protests over a new jail.

Talking politics with Chris Hand

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2025/02/27

From a burgeoning gubernatorial battle to “DOGE, Florida style,” we get perspective on the latest state and local political headlines.

The uncertain future of Regency Square Mall

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2025/02/26

With rampant code violations and mounting city fines, we ask Arlington City Council member Ken Amaro what’s next for the fading mall.

Raising homes for rising seas

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2025/02/25

For some homeowners affected by sea level rise, the only place to go is up.

Teen dating violence

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2025/02/24

A local survivor shares how she moved on and what others can do to help.

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/02/21

Our media panel unpacks the week’s biggest headlines, from a controversial land swap to the unveiling of a memorial to a local civil rights martyr.

'Chaos' here and abroad

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2025/02/20

Former foreign service workers say the USAID shutdown has left American workers adrift and decimated life-saving relief programs.

Al Letson shares 'More to the Story'

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2025/02/19

The award-winning host of the “Reveal” podcast unveils his latest audio project.

When a landfill is a crime scene

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2025/02/18

FBI investigators credit a successful landfill search with advancing crime detection in difficult circumstances.

A killer documentary about a brutal Nassau County crime

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2025/02/17

A new BBC documentary focuses on the death penalty trial of cop killer Patrick McDowell.

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/02/14

Our media panel unpacks the week’s biggest stories, including a warning to parents about “Senior Assassins” to massive crowds, safety and traffic concerns spilling over from St. Augustine’s signature holiday event.

Saving the jail where MLK was detained

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2025/02/13

A community effort is underway to save the historic St. Johns County jail, where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was held after demonstrating against segregation.

Major league power plus union strength

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2025/02/12

The history of Jacksonville’s Negro League team is rooted in both athletic ability and the work of organized labor.

Ask the mayor

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2025/02/11

From budget wrangling to garbage fees, we discuss the latest city news with Mayor Donna Deegan.

Combating animal cruelty

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2025/02/10

A newly formed task force in North Florida is working to change how the state approaches animal cruelty cases.

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/02/07

Our media panel unpacks the week's biggest headlines, from local schools' response to ICE concerns to city trash haulers threatening to sue the city of Jacksonville.

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