Stacey Bennett
Producer, Talk ShowsStacey Bennett is the producer of "First Coast Connect" and "What's Health Got to Do With It?" Stacey holds bachelor's degrees in both political science and psychology from the University of North Florida and a master's in business administration from Saint Leo University.
Stacey, a singer-songwriter who performs under the nom de plume Folk is People, is also the founder of the Queer Country Disco, an annual music event that centers LGBTQIA+ artists.
Stacey's favorite things include cats, diner coffee, crossword puzzles, DIY projects, long-distance jogging, non-fiction reads and nachos.
Contact Stacey at sbennett@wjct.org or 904-358-6316.
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First Coast ConnectToday, our panel of media experts discusses the biggest news of the week, including expanded power of the Jacksonville sheriff in wrongful death claims and a controversial legislative bill on historical monuments. Later we talk with retired Brigadier General and Civil War scholar Ty Seidule about his new memoir. -
What's Health Got to Do with It?It's our monthly medical roundtable, when we dive into the month's most significant health headlines. Our medical experts talk about various topics including the proposed rule mandating stricter timelines for insurance companies' prior authorization and much more. -
First Coast ConnectOn today's show, Jacksonville club Jack Rabbits reflects on historic milestones, near disasters and the day-to-day hustle of club ownership. Later, historian Tim Gilmore unveils the persona behind the “Whiskey King” and Yaya Cardona of Cre8Jax gives the lowdown on local events. -
First Coast ConnectGov. Ron DeSantis creates a stir at a news conference in Jacksonville; Ju’Coby Pittman criticized at shooting vigil; The Motherhood Space helps moms' mental health. -
First Coast ConnectAdovcates are challenging several laws they consider anti-LGBTQ; a new deck of playing cards spotlights unsolved homicides; an exhibit features Americans and the Holocaust; the Jacksonville Music Experience prepares for the Sing Out Loud festival. -
First Coast ConnectA judge rules that a redistricting plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis diminished the voting power of Black residents; author Tim Gilmore discusses his new book; Josh Torres has a sports update. -
What's Health Got to Do with It?When summer ends and school begins, students, teachers and parents often feel overwhelmed while adjusting to new schedules. -
First Coast ConnectOur media panel discusses the mass shooting last weekend in Jacksonville and the deaths of E. Denise Lee and Rita Reagan. -
First Coast ConnectGun control is in the spotlight after the Dollar General shootings; Overdose Awareness Day highlights the opioid crisis; Cre8Jax previews the biggest local events; 904 Day celebrates all things Duval. -
First Coast ConnectFirst Coast Connect devotes Wednesday's show to Hurricane Idalia as the storm cuts across Florida and moves up the East Coast.
