Two local men were recently freed after spending more than 40 years in prison for a murder that the evidence now shows they did not commit.
The release of Clifford Williams Jr. and Hubert Nathan Myers came about after an investigation by the Innocence Project and the local State Attorney's Office Conviction Integrity Unit. The unit is the first of its kind in Florida. Melissa Nelson, State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit; and Jacksonville criminal defense attorney Hank Coxe joined us for a closer look.
Palatka's Revitalization
Small business owners are on the move in Palatka, a once-struggling town in Putnam County where a real revitalization effort is underway. Three of the women behind it: Realtor Roberta "Robbi" Correa; Andrea Conover, Owner, Azalea City Brewing Company; and Victoria McColm of Commonwealth Coworking were here in studio to share their vision of Palatka’s future.
Derby Evening Under the Oaks
For the first time in 13 years, Greenscape of Jacksonville has changed the time of year for its annual Root Ball to springtime. On May 4, it will be hosting a Kentucky Derby themed party - Derby Evening Under the Oaks- at Bowing Oaks Plantation for its largest fundraiser of the year. Anna Dooley of Greenscape of Jax, and Root Ball chair Robin Patton joined us with a preview of the Derby.
The Specktator
Kerry Speckman, aka “The Specktator,” joined us to countdown her top five events on what will be a holiday weekend for many.
1. School of Rock: The Musical
Photo used under Creative Commons license.
Heather Schatz can be reached at hschatz@wjct.org, 904-358-6334 or on Twitter at @heatherschatz.