Randy Roguski
Senior News EditorRandy comes to Jacksonville from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, where, as metro editor, he led investigative coverage of the Parkland school shooting that won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for public service and was recognized as a Pulitzer finalist for breaking news. He has spent more than 40 years in reporting and editing positions in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio and Florida, including positions at the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, the Tampa Bay Times and the Plain Dealer in Cleveland, where he directed regional coverage and later business news. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University, where he was editor of the daily student newspaper. You can reach Randy at rroguski@wjct.org or on Twitter, @rroguski.
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Deegan, the charity founder and former TV anchor, beat Davis, the Jax Chamber CEO, by 52% to 48%. -
Voters will pick a new mayor, City Council members and a Duval County property appraiser. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. -
First Coast ConnectJacksonville University is sponsoring Shark Tank-type competition for climate solutions; the Hope Starts Here 5K is set for Saturday; Jacksonville voters will pick a new mayor today; the Cummer Museum is demonstrating topiary sculpting. -
First Coast ConnectNearly 40% of households in North Florida are struggling to make ends meet; Ron DeSantis pushes culture wars; the Community Foundation has a new president; Cre8Jax wraps up weekend events. -
Mayor Lenny Curry said stadium renovations might force the Jags to move to another site in Jacksonville. Separately, the Jags announced they will play two games in London this year. -
Patrick Green has served as executive vice president of Yale New Haven Health, Connecticut's largest health care system. -
First Coast ConnectOur media panel discusses the biggest stories of the week, including the retirement of Duval School Superintendent Diana Greene and the Jacksonville mayoral race. -
First Coast ConnectFloridians face the loss of Medicaid; election workers seek support; how to use solar tax credits; our new show, "This Week in Music History." -
Voters will pick a new mayor in Jacksonville, property appraiser and a number of City Council members. You can vote in person at any early voting site through May 14. -
First Coast ConnectJEA wants 35% of its electricity to come from clean energy; Chinese Americans are protesting legislation they consider discriminatory; opera returns to the Jacksonville Symphony; Cre8Jax lists the hottest events in town.
