Jamie Valet
Associate ProducerJamie Valet has covered local news and entertainment in Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia for over 25 years. One of her favorite roles was co-producing and booking guests for a live local talk show, "The Chat," which aired live weekdays on First Coast News. Jamie has a decade of experience working in corporate communications, most recently for IKEA U.S., where she was responsible for media relations, marketing, and external and internal communications in the Jacksonville market. She also has experience in the nonprofit sector, where she coordinated area events and managed multiple social media platforms. You will rarely find Jamie without her Kindle. An avid news junkie, Jamie also enjoys writing, learning about all of the unique people and amazing places that make up the First Coast and spending time with her 3-year-old Golden Retriever and four cats.
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First Coast ConnectEarly voting is in full swing in Florida and Georgia, with record numbers of voters turning out to cast their ballots ahead of the 2024 general election. -
First Coast ConnectOur media panel breaks down the week’s top headlines. -
First Coast ConnectAn urban visionary discusses what Jacksonville can learn from Memphis about reconnecting with and revitalizing our riverfront areas. -
First Coast ConnectOn the one-year anniversary of the Dollar General store shooting, Jacksonville is still grappling with its effect. -
First Coast ConnectOur panel explores the week’s top headlines, including a state plan to add pickleball, golf and lodging to Florida’s state parks and the poor performance of school board candidates endorsed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. -
First Coast ConnectA contract dispute between two Jacksonville-based health institutions leaves patients in Northeast Florida uncertain about the future of their health care. -
First Coast ConnectFlorida’s primary is over. We discuss the big winners, the unsuccessful bids and the day's biggest surprises -
First Coast ConnectFlorida’s primary gets underway, setting the stage for the November 2024 presidential election. -
First Coast ConnectFlorida’s primary election is Tuesday. Duval County Elections Supervisor Jerry Holland answers your questions. -
First Coast ConnectOur First Coast Week in Review panel explores the week’s top headlines, including a challenging start to the school year, a timeline for paying to renovate the Jaguars stadium and federal raids at two restaurants.