A Democrat in a heavily Republican district takes on a well-financed incumbent. If it sounds familiar, it’s because she’s lived this before. Democratic candidate Rachel Grage, now challenging District 5 Republican congressman John Rutherford, previously mounted a campaign for the Beaches-area House district seat held by Republican state Rep. Kiyan Michael. In both cases, Grage has expressed determination not to let incumbency amount to a free pass to reelection. We ask Grage about taking on uphill battles and what change she believes is needed in the Jacksonville-to-St. Augustine district.

First Coast Connect will be covering a range of local races and election-related topics between now and Nov. 3. You can find detailed information about upcoming elections, including information about candidates and ballot initiatives in your specific district, at the nonpartisan League of Women Voters website Vote411.org. The deadline to register to vote in or change your party affiliation ahead of the August primaries is July 20.

Guest: Rachel Grage, Democratic candidate for Florida's 5th Congressional District

New Northside murals

A recent bike tour of the city’s Northside showcased a handful of new murals adorning everything from community centers to beloved barbecues. The event was an effort to promote the area’s cultural infrastructure, which advocates note has traditionally gotten less focus and funding than similar projects elsewhere. We sit down with the founder and CEO of Northside Pride of Jacksonville, which organized the ride, as well as two local muralists whose works in Sherwood and Moncrief celebrate the area’s colorful and culturally impactful past and present.

Guest:


David Nickashi, artist and muralist behind The Cookout mural at Charles Boobie Clark Center


Vic Alexander, visual artist and creator of the Jack Holley Legend Mural at Holly’s Bar-B-Q on Moncrief Road


Dana Maule, founder, Northside Pride of Jacksonville

Rethreaded @ 15

Rethreaded, the Jacksonville program for survivors of sex trafficking, began as a startup, founded and funded at the OneSpark crowdfunding festival held for several years in Downtown Jacksonville. The nonprofit hits a significant milestone this year, celebrating 15 years of existence. In honor of its quinceañera, Rethreaded is hosting a community party from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. The event is at the Delores Barr Weaver Campus of Hope in Springfield and is free, though donations and purchases are doubled during the party up to $30,000. We talk to the group’s founder about the group’s evolution and the lives it has changed in that time.

Guest: Kristen Keen, founder and CEO, Rethreaded

A Democrat in a heavily Republican district takes on a well-financed incumbent. If it sounds familiar, it&rsquo;s because she&rsquo;s lived this before. Democratic candidate Rachel Grage, now challenging District 5 Republican congressman John Rutherford, previously mounted a campaign for the Beaches-area House district seat held by Republican state Rep. Kiyan Michael. In both cases, Grage has expressed determination not to let incumbency amount to a free pass to reelection. We ask Grage about taking on uphill battles and what change she believes is needed in the Jacksonville-to-St. Augustine district.
First Coast Connect will be covering a range of local races and election-related topics between now and Nov. 3. You can find detailed information about upcoming elections, including information about candidates and ballot initiatives in your specific district, at the nonpartisan League of Women Voters website Vote411.org. The deadline to register to vote in or change your party affiliation ahead of the August primaries is July 20.
Guest: Rachel Grage, Democratic candidate for Florida's 5th Congressional District
New Northside murals
A recent bike tour of the city&rsquo;s Northside showcased a handful of new murals adorning everything from community centers to beloved barbecues. The event was an effort to promote the area&rsquo;s cultural infrastructure, which advocates note has traditionally gotten less focus and funding than similar projects elsewhere. We sit down with the founder and CEO of Northside Pride of Jacksonville, which organized the ride, as well as two local muralists whose works in Sherwood and Moncrief celebrate the area&rsquo;s colorful and culturally impactful past and present.
Guest:
<ul>
<li>
David Nickashi, artist and muralist behind <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=122178189266876612&amp;id=61576298363106&amp;ref=embed_post">The Cookout</a> mural at Charles Boobie Clark Center
</li>
<li>
Vic Alexander, visual artist and creator of the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da1LPq5PWSU/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Jack Holley Legend Mural</a> at Holly&rsquo;s Bar-B-Q on Moncrief Road
</li>
<li>
Dana Maule, founder, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Northside-Pride-61576298363106/">Northside Pride of Jacksonville</a>
</li>
</ul>
Rethreaded @ 15
Rethreaded, the Jacksonville program for survivors of sex trafficking, began as a startup, founded and funded at the OneSpark crowdfunding festival held for several years in Downtown Jacksonville. The nonprofit hits a significant milestone this year, celebrating 15 years of existence. In honor of its quincea&ntilde;era, Rethreaded is hosting a <a href="https://rethreaded.com/celebrating-rethreaded-15-years-of-restoration-for-survivors/">community party</a> from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. The event is at the Delores Barr Weaver Campus of Hope in Springfield and is free, though donations and purchases are doubled during the party up to $30,000. We talk to the group&rsquo;s founder about the group&rsquo;s evolution and the lives it has changed in that time.
Guest:&nbsp;Kristen Keen, founder and CEO, Rethreaded

First Coast Connect: Congressional challenger

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Jacksonville’s proposed capital improvement plan includes hundreds of millions of dollars for projects including EverBank Stadium renovations and the Museum of Science and History’s new downtown facility. Also, two St. Johns County commissioners facing criminal charges tied to an alleged fake voter guide scheme say they have no plans to resign, despite a vote of no confidence from fellow commissioners.

Jacksonville&rsquo;s proposed capital improvement plan includes hundreds of millions of dollars for projects including EverBank Stadium renovations and the Museum of Science and History&rsquo;s new downtown facility. Also, two St. Johns County commissioners facing criminal charges tied to an alleged fake voter guide scheme say they have no plans to resign, despite a vote of no confidence from fellow commissioners.

The Morning Report: Jacksonville’s Capital Plan and St. Johns Commissioners Plan To Stay

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan presented her $2.03 billion budget Monday, choosing not to presage the fiscal impacts of a proposed property tax cut, which goes before voters in November. Deegan’s 1.1% ($22.6 million) increase over last year’s budget is modest by most measures, but diametrically opposed to the austerity budget that the Jacksonville City Council leadership has said it wants in anticipation of potentially massive ad valorem revenue reductions starting in the 2027/28 fiscal year. We break down the messaging and the meat of the budget proposal, as well as the kind of reception it can expect from lawmakers as it moves into August and September committee and public hearings.

Guest: Chris Hand, local government expert, attorney and co-author with the late Sen. Bob Graham of America, the Owner's Manual

Congressional candidate Mark Kaye

Former WAPE Big Ape morning show host-turned-conservative podcaster Mark Kaye is challenging incumbent congressman John Rutherford. We ask the first-time candidate why he’s targeting the four-term incumbent lawmaker, what he’s learned about politics in his almost 20 years in media, and why he thinks he’s equipped to take on D.C. politics. We also ask him about courting controversy for retweeting a photo of President Trump surrounded by AI-generated Black supporters and what leadership style he plans to bring to the Jacksonville-to-St. Augustine 5th Congressional District.

Guest: Mark Kaye, candidate for Florida's 5th Congressional District and host of Mark Kaye Saves the Republic

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan presented her $2.03 billion budget Monday, choosing not to presage the fiscal impacts of a proposed property tax cut, which goes before voters in November. Deegan&rsquo;s 1.1% ($22.6 million) increase over last year&rsquo;s budget is modest by most measures, but diametrically opposed to the austerity budget that the Jacksonville City Council leadership has said it wants in anticipation of potentially massive ad valorem revenue reductions starting in the 2027/28 fiscal year. We break down the messaging and the meat of the budget proposal, as well as the kind of reception it can expect from lawmakers as it moves into August and September committee and public hearings.
Guest: Chris Hand, local government expert, attorney and co-author with the late Sen. Bob Graham of <a href="https://collegepublishing.sagepub.com/products/america-the-owners-manual-2-239708">America, the Owner's Manual</a>
Congressional candidate Mark Kaye
Former WAPE Big Ape morning show host-turned-conservative podcaster Mark Kaye is challenging incumbent congressman John Rutherford. We ask the first-time candidate why he&rsquo;s targeting the four-term incumbent lawmaker, what he&rsquo;s learned about politics in his almost 20 years in media, and why he thinks he&rsquo;s equipped to take on D.C. politics. We also ask him about courting controversy for <a href="https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/03/12/jacksonville-based-radio-host-fired-for-sharing-ai-generated-photo-of-trump-with-black-voters/">retweeting</a> a photo of President Trump surrounded by AI-generated Black supporters and what leadership style he plans to bring to the Jacksonville-to-St. Augustine 5th Congressional District.
Guest: Mark Kaye, candidate for Florida's 5th Congressional District and host of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0MqpJyavz3vDGX7xzyM8UM">Mark Kaye Saves the Republic</a>

First Coast Connect: Actuality, not austerity

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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is proposing a more than $2 billion budget that includes increased funding for public safety, road projects and septic tank removal, as the City Council begins its review. Plus, a new University of North Florida poll finds support for a proposed constitutional amendment to phase out property taxes drops sharply when voters are told about the potential impact on local government budgets.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is proposing a more than $2 billion budget that includes increased funding for public safety, road projects and septic tank removal, as the City Council begins its review. Plus, a new University of North Florida poll finds support for a proposed constitutional amendment to phase out property taxes drops sharply when voters are told about the potential impact on local government budgets.

The Morning Report: Jacksonville’s Budget Proposal and Florida’s Property Tax Debate

Today, former Republican lawmaker Jeff Brandes discusses what he calls “the blast radius nobody is talking about” if a property tax cut is approved by Florida voters. Amendment 3, which appears on the November ballot, would dramatically curtail state property tax revenues, which fund most local government services, including police, fire, libraries, maintenance and community events. Brandes, who now runs a nonpartisan research institute and think tank, the Florida Policy Project, says by stripping municipal and county governments of revenue, the tax cut proposal effectively neuters local control and shifts power to the state. Earlier this month, Brandes joined former Northeast Florida Democratic congressman Al Lawson in a bipartisan lawsuit challenging the legality of the ballot language.

Guest: Former Republican state Sen. Jeff Brandes, founder and president of the Florida Policy Project

New UNF poll

A new poll takes the pulse of voters ahead of the midterm elections, including their views on candidates seeking office in Florida, AI and President Trump, as well as their biggest affordability concerns. The poll also gets an early look at how state residents might decide the all-important property tax cut amendment, which goes before voters in November. We break down the results with the head of the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab and discuss how pollsters are battling the realities of spam filters, the death of landlines, declining participation and growing voter mistrust.

Guest: Sean Freeder, faculty director, UNF Public Opinion Research Lab

European destination

The choice of a storied local business to fill the role as one of two Riverfront Plaza restaurants wasn’t a given — European Street Cafe won the slot in a competitive bid process — but it has proved gratifying for longtime residents and city officials alike, who say the recognizable, longstanding business will reinforce the plaza’s First Coast identity. We sit down with the owner of the five-decade-old sandwich shop to discuss what customers can expect from the fourth Jacksonville location and what the mini-chain hopes to gain from a partnership with the city and its first Downtown location.

Guest: Andy Zarka, owner, European Street Cafe

Today, former Republican lawmaker Jeff Brandes discusses what he calls &ldquo;the blast radius nobody is talking about&rdquo; if a property tax cut is approved by Florida voters. Amendment 3, which appears on the November ballot, would dramatically curtail state property tax revenues, which fund most local government services, including police, fire, libraries, maintenance and community events. Brandes, who now runs a nonpartisan research institute and think tank, the Florida Policy Project, says by stripping municipal and county governments of revenue, the tax cut proposal effectively neuters local control and shifts power to the state. Earlier this month, Brandes joined former Northeast Florida Democratic congressman Al Lawson in a bipartisan lawsuit challenging the legality of the ballot language.
Guest: Former Republican state Sen. Jeff Brandes, founder and president of the Florida Policy Project
New UNF poll
A new poll takes the pulse of voters ahead of the midterm elections, including their views on candidates seeking office in Florida, AI and President Trump, as well as their biggest affordability concerns. The poll also gets an early look at how state residents might decide the all-important property tax cut amendment, which goes before voters in November. We break down the results with the head of the University of North Florida&rsquo;s Public Opinion Research Lab and discuss how pollsters are battling the realities of spam filters, the death of landlines, declining participation and growing voter mistrust.
Guest:&nbsp;Sean Freeder, faculty director, UNF Public Opinion Research Lab
European destination
The choice of a storied local business to fill the role as one of two Riverfront Plaza restaurants wasn&rsquo;t a given &mdash; European Street Cafe won the slot in a competitive bid process &mdash; but it has proved gratifying for longtime residents and city officials alike, who say the recognizable, longstanding business will reinforce the plaza&rsquo;s First Coast identity. We sit down with the owner of the five-decade-old sandwich shop to discuss what customers can expect from the fourth Jacksonville location and what the mini-chain hopes to gain from a partnership with the city and its first Downtown location.
Guest:&nbsp;Andy Zarka, owner, European Street Cafe

First Coast Connect: The 'blast radius' of property tax cuts

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is set to present her proposed city budget, outlining spending priorities for the coming fiscal year and kicking off the annual budget process. Meanwhile, St. Augustine begins implementing new rules for vehicles for hire, including limits on pedicabs and updated welfare standards for horse-drawn carriage operations.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is set to present her proposed city budget, outlining spending priorities for the coming fiscal year and kicking off the annual budget process. Meanwhile, St. Augustine begins implementing new rules for vehicles for hire, including limits on pedicabs and updated welfare standards for horse-drawn carriage operations.

The Morning Report: New City of Jacksonville Budget Proposal and New Carriage Rules in St. Aug.

Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week:


ICE agents are involved in three deaths in just one week — including one in St. Augustine.


The governor steps up his already record-setting pace of executions, scheduling two on the same day.


The courts stop STOP WOKE — again — on college campuses.


Duval County School Board candidate Clarence James just can’t quit AI.


The “Harvard of the culinary world” agrees to make Jacksonville its Southeast home

Guests:


Christina Burgess, reporter, First Coast News


Jack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council president


Obi Umunna, attorney and political consultant

Heat wave

The Art Center Cooperative Inc. has hosted more than 100 exhibits since its inception in 2005, but its newest exhibit is a look-ahead at the future. Titled “Temperature Rising,” the exhibit inside the Jacksonville Main Library explores the central question as temperatures rise: “Is it just hot outside, or is it climate change?” Featuring pieces from 22 artists, the show is open through Aug. 17, with a free reception Aug. 5 during Art Walk. Local artists have a chance to participate in the group’s next show, called “It’s In The Books,” which asks artists to create a piece inspired by their favorite book. The deadline to submit a piece is Tuesday, and the exhibit will be on display from Aug. 17 to Oct. 5. Both exhibits are supported by a Cultural Services grant, which could see impacts in the forthcoming city budget. We ask the group’s grant coordinator about the possibility of funding cuts and the value of financing community culture.

Guest: Ed Malesky, wood artist, secretary and grant coordinator, Art Center Cooperative Inc.

Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week:
<ul>
<li>
ICE agents are involved in three deaths in just one week &mdash; including one in St. Augustine.
</li>
<li>
The governor steps up his already record-setting pace of executions, scheduling two on the same day.
</li>
<li>
The courts stop STOP WOKE &mdash; again &mdash; on college campuses.
</li>
<li>
Duval County School Board candidate Clarence James just can&rsquo;t quit AI.
</li>
<li>
The &ldquo;Harvard of the culinary world&rdquo; agrees to make Jacksonville its Southeast home
</li>
</ul>
Guests:
<ul>
<li>
Christina Burgess, reporter, First Coast News
</li>
<li>
Jack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council president
</li>
<li>
Obi Umunna, attorney and political consultant
</li>
</ul>
Heat wave
The Art Center Cooperative Inc. has hosted more than 100 exhibits since its inception in 2005, but its newest exhibit is a look-ahead at the future. Titled &ldquo;<a href="https://www.tacjacksonville.org/temperature-rising-at-library.html">Temperature Rising</a>,&rdquo; the exhibit inside the Jacksonville Main Library explores the central question as temperatures rise: &ldquo;Is it just hot outside, or is it climate change?&rdquo; Featuring pieces from 22 artists, the show is open through Aug. 17, with a free reception Aug. 5 during Art Walk. Local artists have a chance to participate in the group&rsquo;s next show, called &ldquo;It&rsquo;s In The Books,&rdquo; which asks artists to create a piece inspired by their favorite book. The deadline to submit a piece is Tuesday, and the exhibit will be on display from Aug. 17 to Oct. 5. Both exhibits are supported by a Cultural Services grant, which could see impacts in the forthcoming city budget. We ask the group&rsquo;s grant coordinator about the possibility of funding cuts and the value of financing community culture.
Guest: Ed Malesky, wood artist, secretary and grant coordinator, Art Center Cooperative Inc.

First Coast Connect: Week in Review

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority votes on a decision to delay legal action against the city for 30 days while pursuing mediation over a dispute about airport governance. Also today, we report on the arrest of a Jacksonville congressional candidate facing federal charges after allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump.

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority votes on a decision to delay legal action against the city for 30 days while pursuing mediation over a dispute about airport governance. Also today, we report on the arrest of a Jacksonville congressional candidate facing federal charges after allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump.

The Morning Report: Airport Authority Standoff Update & Local Congressional Candidate Arrest 

Well, that escalated quickly. Just hours after a new state law took effect offering a fast track to develop Florida’s farmlands, four large-scale developers applied to take advantage of it. Senate Bill 686 allows property owners to develop their land at least as intensely as adjacent properties without going through any additional rezoning process at the county level. The streamlined procedure also places a 30-day timetable for county approval, meaning longstanding agricultural lands could become massive residential developments without any input from the public or local lawmakers. As reported by the Jacksonville Business Journal, of the four properties in question the largest by far is a 4,426-acre parcel situated west of the Intracoastal and north of Nocatee Parkway. The land is owned by Sonoc Co., the holding company associated with The PARC Group, which developed Nocatee. We explore the practical implications of accommodating the new law in an increasingly growth-strained county, as well as the political debate that is already emerging among growth-averse residents.

Guests:


Stuart Korfhage, managing editor at the Jacksonville Business Journal


Noah Hertz, St. Johns County reporter at Jacksonville Today

Hypertension study

A new drug for high blood pressure could make treatment far easier for patients — and its final trial is happening on the First Coast. A Phase 3 clinical trial will examine the effectiveness of a twice-yearly injection that’s designed to lower blood pressure at its source. During previous trials, the drug was shown to block the liver’s production of angiotensinogen, which in turn reduces levels of a hormone known to increase blood pressure. Researchers say the goal of the multiyear trial is to identify whether lowering one’s blood pressure through this new injection reduces the likelihood of stroke, heart attack and cardiovascular death.

Guest: Dr. Mitchell Rothstein, principal investigator, ENCORE Research Group

Digital literacy

Ever wonder what Jacksonville newspaper headlines or cartoons looked like back in the day? The Jacksonville Library’s newly expanded digital database includes local newspaper collections, from The Florida Times-Union and the Jacksonville Journal to the Beaches Leader. The archive includes newspaper pages, photographs, graphics and ads from papers dating back as far as 1883. We sit down with two special collections librarians to hear how online archives are bridging a historical gap, and connecting a new generation to traditional news sources.

Guests:


Claire Manos, special collections librarian, Jacksonville Public Library


Tatyanna Brash, special collections librarian, Jacksonville Public Library

Obstacle course

A local songwriting competition invites songwriters to perform original songs inspired by a select theme — in this case, obstacles. The Songwriter Competition is hosted by local musician and songwriter Joyce Whorton at The Inkwell Art Bar in Fernandina Beach, described as an “intimate listening room setting.” Participants are judged on the quality and creativity of their lyrics, melody and structure. The event also highlights the Art Bar’s weekly Open Mic Nights, which gives local musicians a welcoming space to perform. The event is at 6-10 p.m. Monday, July 20. Participants can register here.

Guest: Joyce Whorton, local musician and songwriter

Well, that escalated quickly. Just hours after a new state law took effect offering a fast track to develop Florida&rsquo;s farmlands, four large-scale developers applied to take advantage of it. Senate Bill 686 allows property owners to develop their land at least as intensely as adjacent properties without going through any additional rezoning process at the county level. The streamlined procedure also places a 30-day timetable for county approval, meaning longstanding agricultural lands could become massive residential developments without any input from the public or local lawmakers. As <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2026/07/02/developers-poised-to-get-quick-approval.html">reported by</a> the Jacksonville Business Journal, of the four properties in question the largest by far is a 4,426-acre parcel situated west of the Intracoastal and north of Nocatee Parkway. The land is owned by Sonoc Co., the holding company associated with The PARC Group, which developed Nocatee. We explore the practical implications of accommodating the new law in an increasingly growth-strained county, as well as the political debate that is already emerging among growth-averse residents.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>
Stuart Korfhage, managing editor at the Jacksonville Business Journal
</li>
<li>
Noah Hertz, St. Johns County reporter at Jacksonville Today
</li>
</ul>
Hypertension study
A new drug for high blood pressure could make treatment far easier for patients &mdash; and its final trial is happening on the First Coast. A Phase 3 clinical trial will examine the effectiveness of a twice-yearly injection that&rsquo;s designed to lower blood pressure at its source. During previous trials, the drug was shown to block the liver&rsquo;s production of angiotensinogen, which in turn reduces levels of a hormone known to increase blood pressure. Researchers say the goal of the multiyear trial is to identify whether lowering one&rsquo;s blood pressure through this new injection reduces the likelihood of stroke, heart attack and cardiovascular death.
Guest: Dr. Mitchell Rothstein, principal investigator, ENCORE Research Group
Digital literacy
Ever wonder what Jacksonville newspaper headlines or cartoons looked like back in the day? The Jacksonville Library&rsquo;s newly expanded digital database includes local newspaper collections, from The Florida Times-Union and the Jacksonville Journal to the Beaches Leader. The archive includes newspaper pages, photographs, graphics and ads from papers dating back as far as 1883. We sit down with two special collections librarians to hear how online archives are bridging a historical gap, and connecting a new generation to traditional news sources.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>
Claire Manos, special collections librarian, Jacksonville Public Library
</li>
<li>
Tatyanna Brash, special collections librarian, Jacksonville Public Library
</li>
</ul>
Obstacle course
A local songwriting competition invites songwriters to perform original songs inspired by a select theme &mdash; in this case, obstacles. The Songwriter Competition is hosted by local musician and songwriter Joyce Whorton at The Inkwell Art Bar in Fernandina Beach, described as an &ldquo;intimate listening room setting.&rdquo; Participants are judged on the quality and creativity of their lyrics, melody and structure. The event also highlights the Art Bar&rsquo;s weekly Open Mic Nights, which gives local musicians a welcoming space to perform. The event is at 6-10 p.m. Monday, July 20. Participants can register <a href="https://904tix.com/events/songwriter-competition-hosted-by-joyce-whorton-7-20-2026">here</a>.
Guest: Joyce Whorton, local musician and songwriter

First Coast Connect: St. Johns Gold Rush

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A vigil in St. Johns County honors a man who died while fleeing ICE agents, as organizers call attention to concerns over immigration enforcement. We also explain the upcoming voter registration deadline ahead of Florida's August primary election, including how to register or update your information.

A vigil in St. Johns County honors a man who died while fleeing ICE agents, as organizers call attention to concerns over immigration enforcement. We also explain the upcoming voter registration deadline ahead of Florida's August primary election, including how to register or update your information.

The Morning Report: Vigil for Man Hit and Killed Fleeing ICE in St. Johns and Voter Deadline Quickly Approaching

Stay connected to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida with WJCT News Now — your free, daily news podcast from WJCT Public Media. Every morning, anchor Steven Ponson breaks down the headlines you need to start your day informed. Then go deeper with First Coast Connect — the show, hosted by Anne Schindler, is where local newsmakers, civic leaders, artists, and community voices come together to talk through what's happening in your backyard.

 Subscribe and make WJCT News Now part of your daily routine.

Stay connected to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida with WJCT News Now &mdash; your free, daily news podcast from WJCT Public Media. Every morning, anchor Steven Ponson breaks down the headlines you need to start your day informed. Then go deeper with&nbsp;First Coast Connect &mdash; the show, hosted by Anne Schindler, is where local newsmakers, civic leaders, artists, and community voices come together to talk through what's happening in your backyard.
&nbsp;Subscribe and make WJCT News Now part of your daily routine.

 Your daily Jacksonville news from WJCT Public Media. Weekday mornings with anchor Steven Ponson, plus local newsmakers and community conversations from First Coast Connect, hosted by Anne Schindler.

WJCT News Now

Stay connected to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida with WJCT News Now — your free, daily news podcast from WJCT Public Media. Every morning, anchor Steven Ponson breaks down the headlines you need to start your day informed. Then go deeper with highlights from First Coast Connect — the show where local newsmakers, civic leaders, artists, and community voices come together to talk through what's happening in your backyard.

 Subscribe free and make WJCT News Now part of your daily routine.

Stay connected to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida with WJCT News Now &mdash; your free, daily news podcast from WJCT Public Media. Every morning, anchor Steven Ponson breaks down the headlines you need to start your day informed. Then go deeper with highlights from First Coast Connect &mdash; the show where local newsmakers, civic leaders, artists, and community voices come together to talk through what's happening in your backyard.
&nbsp;Subscribe free and make WJCT News Now part of your daily routine.

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