On Friday’s episode of First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross, our Media Roundtable discussed some of the top stories impacting Northeast Florida this week, including:
- The RNC Host Committee announced its new capacity restrictions for the upcoming four-day event in August.
- The debate over requiring masks to be worn when out in public.
- The fluid plans to reopen local schools.
Our guests were:
- Bill Bortzfield, WJCT News
- Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Daily Record
- AG Gancarski, Florida Politics
- Angela Spears, Angela Spears Communications
Related: Local, State, And National Coronavirus Coverage
Nelson Mandela International Day
On Saturday, July 18, OneJaxwill be hosting a 67-minute special streaming event celebrating the 67 years Nelson Mandela fought for social injustice and human rights. Jacksonville human rights activist Khalil Osiris joined us to give a preview of the event.
Denetra Lee can be reached at newsteam@wjct.org
