Bridget O'Brien
Talk Show ProducerBridget O’Brien is an award-winning, versatile audio producer with more than eight years of experience in radio, audience engagement and storytelling across a diverse range of outlets. She’s a Miami native and an alumna of Florida State University. You can reach Bridget at bobrien@wjct.org.
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A new rule clamps down on who can demonstrate at the Florida Capitol — and what they can say. Plus: The "Live Local Act" is getting bipartisan support in Tallahassee, and spring breakers are smiling despite red tide. -
First Coast Connect with Melissa RossLegislative proposals target transgender people; Ulysses Owens Jr. and his third grammy; the Generation W women's leadership conference; the future of Jacksonville's Arboretum & Botanical Gardens; What's Good Wednesday.
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First Coast Connect with Melissa RossAnalysts follow the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank; Florida's Democratic Party rebrands; it's Equal Pay Day; the ThinkBold Festival is coming.
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Florida’s 2023 legislative session kicked off this week, and the first measures include bills to further restrict the state’s abortion ban from 15 weeks after pregnancy to 6. We also talked with the new Democratic and Republican party chairs.
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First Coast Connect with Melissa RossA religious group known as “Preachers on the Green” is raising concerns at the University of North Florida. Also, The Florida Theatre will present "Our Planet Live in Concert," and Greenscape Jacksonville plans to plant more trees on the Westside.
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First Coast Connect with Melissa RossFirst Coast Connect looks at some of the high-profile measures that will be considered during this year's legislative session. Also: The University of North Florida hosts the 13th Annual Autism Symposium, and the Florida Times-Union presents a March Madness-type bracket for local musical acts.
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First Coast Connect with Melissa RossThe campaign for Jacksonville mayor has been ugly and expensive. Also; COVID-19 risks continue; we interview a District 11 City Council candidate; and the Players Championship is about to begin.
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This is the first time in over a century there’s not a single Democrat in statewide elected office. Also: the 2023 legislative session is coming, and the state may preempt local control over water quality, pollution and wetlands.
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This week, The Florida Roundup is an encore presentation of past programs. We'll bring you conversations about how Florida's highest court uses Facebook...
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The gun legislation passed after the Parkland mass shooting was historic for many reasons, not the least of which was that it represented the first gun...
