Jordan Davis, Aundra Wallace, and Jameis Winston are in the headlines today.
Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories from the First Coast, around Florida, and across the country. We'll also preview some of WJCT's upcoming news programming.Jacksonville joins global trade initiative: Jacksonville is one of eight communities joining the Global Cities Initiative's new exchange network for trade. (WJCT)
Jax noise ordinance debate grows: The organizers of Jacksonville's big rock music festivals say they may be forced toleave the city next year if a new noise ordinance is passed as proposed next week. (WJCT)
Vigil scheduled in memory of Jordan Davis: Saturday, one year after Jacksonville teen Jordan Davis was shot and killed in a dispute over loud music, a public candlelight vigil will be held at Jacksonville Beach. (News4Jax)
DIA looks for money to encourage storefront development: Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority CEO Aundra Wallace says he is looking to allocate funds from the agency's budget to incentive thebuildout of downtown storefronts. (Jacksonville Business Journal)
Duval state legislators split on Stand Your Ground: The members of Duval County's state legislative delegation are mixed on the issue of whether to repeal or otherwise reform the state's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law. (WUFT)
Perrywinkle siblings to remain in state custody: A hearing has determined that the two sisters of child murder victim Cherish Perrywinkle willremain in state custody pending a Feb. 20 hearing. (First Coast News)
St. Johns schools chief withdraws from Lt. Gov. contention: St. Johns County school superintendent Joseph Joyner has removed himself from consideration for the currently vacant position of lieutenant governor. (Miami Herald)
Decision expected in Winston assault case: Tallahassee State Attorney Willie Meggs will meet with staff today to determine if charges will be filed against star Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winiston for sexual battery. (Tallahassee Democrat)
Today on First Coast Connect, we'll start with our weekly Friday media roundtable.
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