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Hour-long call-in show on NE Florida's issues, community leaders, artists & events. Includes Friday roundtable. @WJCTNews 89.9 FM🎙️📻 https://t.co/aKk3LhOSXo
Jacksonville, Florida
Joined June 2023
Should artists foot the bill for Art Walk? The event's co-founder says no, and urges a local arts champion to step up as sponsor.
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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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Investigative reporter Joshua Sharpe helped exonerate an innocent man and lead investigators to the suspect now charged with two brutal Camden County murders. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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Are Jacksonville tax collections really up 57 percent? We ask city Property Appraiser Joyce Morgan what the numbers show, and what you can expect when your tax bill arrives later this month. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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From a brewing battle over public health spending to a “performative” tax cut, we get Jacksonville Mayor Deegan’s take on budget season so far. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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In an increasingly politicized City Hall, we talk to nascent City Council President Kevin Carrico about how he plans to lead and where he hopes to take Jacksonville. Join the conversation by calling (904) 483-1492 ☎️
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A video showing a JSO officer breaking a motorist’s window and punching him in the face has garnered national attention. On Tuesday's program, we sit down with Sheriff T.K. Waters to ask him about the incident, the resulting blowback and the investigation that still lies ahead.
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Two-thirds of the #sewagesludge produced in Florida lands in the #StJohnsRiver basin. John Henry November, executive director and general counsel at @publictrustlaw discusses a new report that outlines financial and environmental costs. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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From budget priorities to a city-wide beautification effort, we talk city business with Jacksonville's @mayordeegan. Join us today at 9 a.m. on WJCT 89.9 📻
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It’s the biggest stories of the week, from council support for a rare mayoral veto to a lawsuit over a smelly St. Johns County biomass facility. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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Government expert Chris Hand breaks down how local projects fared financially, and how the Governor’s veto pen could still change those calculations. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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A well-known name in local politics, business and journalism tries his hand at fiction. We’ll sit down with Abel Harding ahead of the release of his debut novel, “Last Time I’ll Ask,” a tale of Jacksonville politics, interpersonal conflict and personal discovery.
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It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from a contempt finding for Florida’s attorney general to bad “Karma” at a local automotive dealer. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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What are you reading this summer? Join our convo as we discuss the season’s new releases, much anticipated sequels and hard-knock tales. From the perfect beach book to rainy day must reads, we talk to local bookstore owners and bibliophiles to compile a comprehensive list. 📚
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As Russian attacks on Ukraine continue to escalate, U.S. doctors are offering medical support. We ask one Jacksonville physician who recently returned from the war torn nation about what he saw, and the crisis faced by civilians and medical workers. Call us (904) 549-2937️ ☎️
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The Duval County School Board considers removing diversity, equity and inclusion goals from its governing documents. We talk to three public school advocates about why it matters, and how you can get involved. Join the conversation (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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From an attempt to silence reporting on Hope Florida to a new Jacksonville bill limiting aid for immigrants, our media roundtable breaks down the week’s headlines. Join the conversation by calling (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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From the Big Beautiful Bill to twitter spats between billionaires and military crackdowns on protests, we get political analysis of the latest headlines with public policy expert Rick Mullaney. Join the convo (904) 549-2937 ☎️
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