The CDC and the FDA recommended “a pause” in the usage of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to reports of rare blood clotting. However, public officials are still urging citizens to continue getting vaccinated with the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
Mia Jones, CEO at Agape Family Health; And Dr. Sunil Joshi, president of the Duval County Medical Society Foundation, joined us with the latest on vaccine roll out information.
National Gardening Day
Wednesday is National Gardening Day. In celebration, and for some tips and inspiration, we spoke with local corporate chef Steve Stallone, who started a garden last year when the pandemic began.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s New Season
Opening day for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp is May 4.
Now a Triple-A team, the Shrimp have big plans for the upcoming season. Jumbo Shrimp Media & Public Relations Manager Scott Kornberg joined us with with a look the season, giveaways and more.
JAX WNBA Draft
Rennia Davis is expected to be selected in the top five of Thursday night’s WNBA Draft. If that happens, she would be the league’s second player drafted from Jacksonville. First Coast News’ Sports Director Chris Porter joined us with more.
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