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First Coast Connect
Weekdays LIVE at 9 a.m.; Rebroadcast at 8 p.m.

First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, along with spot news features and a weekly roundtable of local journalists.

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  • 'This will be our swan song'
    After 18 years of advocacy and 87 published op-eds, the parents of a schizophrenic son say they will fight till the end for a better care system.
  • Cyberscams are getting more sophisticated.
    A surge in financial sextortion
    The rise of an internet cybercriminal network known as “The Yahoo Boys” has been linked to nearly two dozen suicides, and many more destroyed lives.
  • John Bachman, former Action News Jax anchor and partner at Bachman Galnor Communications; Jim Piggott, longtime City Hall reporter at News4Jax; St. Johns County reporter Noah Hertz of Jacksonville Today.
    First Coast Week in Review
    It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from St. Johns County’s search for a schools superintendent to Jacksonville's request for more DOGE oversight.
  • National parks at a crossroads
    We talk to columnist and author Mark Woods about the future of “America’s Best Idea” at a time of unprecedented challenges.
  • The 'Untold Truth' about Black women’s health
    From maternal mortality to cancer fatality, health outcomes for women of color continue to be defined by disproportionate harm.
  • Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
    Ask the Mayor
    Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan discusses the latest city business and takes your calls and questions.
  • The new Museum of Science & History will reflect what designers consider "one of Northeast Florida’s most powerful natural assets," namely the St. Johns River.
    The future of MOSH
    Following announcement of a 2½-year hiatus, we talk to MOSH’s CEO about the museum’s plans for the future.
  • First Coast Week in Review
    It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from a wild week for wildlife to increasing tensions in City Hall.
  • Commander Erica Weber
    Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Cmdr. Erica Weber
    The new chief of the Northeast Florida Criminal Training Center discusses her path to leadership in law enforcement.
  • New research shows that 17 lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of stroke, dementia and depression, while simultaneously reinforcing the effectiveness of each change.
    A House Call with Dr. Joe
    Neurologist Dr. Joe Sirven discusses the latest medical headlines, including 17 ways to cut your risk of stroke, dementia and depression.