Former First Coast News anchor Donna Deegan is a Jacksonville native, a public figure, and an activist.
She is also well-known as a breast cancer survivor and the founder of the globally recognized, 26.2 with Donna Marathon.
Now, Deegan is starting a brand-new chapter. She’s running for office, filing to challenge Representative John Rutherford for his local seat in Congress. She joined us with more about her campaign, and why she decided to enter the world of politics.
Related: Deegan Plans Town Halls In Run Against Rep. Rutherford
Jax By Jax Literary Arts Festival
The 6th annual Jax By Jax Literary Arts Festival is a celebration of authors with connections to the First Coast. Organizers Brad and Darlyn Kuhn joined us with a preview.
Photo Ark
The National Geographic Photo Ark uses the power of photography to inspire people to help save species at risk before it’s too late. Some of these images are coming to the Jacksonville Zoo. Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore, who is appearing at UNF on November 17, joined us to discuss the project in more detail.
Around Town
Matt Pittman from Main Events Jax is here with a look at what’s happening Around Town this weekend. His picks included:
Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears (Marvel Super Hero Night)
Veterans Memorial Arena
Saturday, 7 p.m.
PRICE: start at $10
Florida Theatre
Friday, 8 p.m
PRICE: starts at $45
2019 Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off
Riverplace Shopping Center
11111 San Jose Blvd
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PRICE: Free
Wine & Trucks: Edible Northeast Florida’s Fall Festival
Seawalk Pavilion
The event was originally scheduled for Saturday from 12-8 p.m., but organizers alerted WCJT News Thursday afternoon it is being postponed due to a forecast of inclimate weather.
.Price: Free to attend, tasting tickets are $10-45
Sesquicentennial Park in Historic Springfield
Saturday, 1 - 7 p.m.
PRICE: Free to attend, $30 for VIP tickets
Jonas Brothers: Happiness Begins Tour
Veterans Memorial Arena
Sunday, 7:30 p.m.
PRICE: start at $30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBNt8hYvn8A
Heather Schatz can be reached at hschatz@wjct.org, 904-358-6334 or on Twitter at @heatherschatz.
