City lawmakers pass a budget, TEACH brings teachers to Jax, and new documents in the investigation into Matt Shirk's office are in headlines this morning.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.
Jax City Council approves budget: Jacksonville city lawmakers approved a spending plan, including an approximately 12 percent tax hike, in part two of a marathon meeting last night.
TEACH brings educators to Jax: The 2nd Annual TEACH Conference will bring 1,000 teachers from across the state to Jacksonville this Saturday. Tickets are still available.
Dems oust incoming legislative leader after feud: State Rep. Darryl Rouson was stripped of his title as incoming leader of the House Democrats following a dispute involving a $75,000 check. (Florida Times-Union)
New documents in released in Shirk investigation: New emails to the three women at the center of the investigation into the office of Jacksonville Public Defender Matt Shirk regarding their firings have been released. (News4Jax)
Today on First Coast Connect, Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty. Also, around town with Kerry Speckman.
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