First Coast Connect

The mirror issues of mental health and homelessness

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A teenage girl sits nervously with her fingers crossed during a therapy session with her psychotherapist.

Today on First Coast Connect, we enjoyed a compelling conversation with state Rep. Sam Garrison and Assistant Public Defender Teri Sopp, exploring a crucial initiative aimed at addressing the persistent mental health crisis. Amid this pressing concern, we talked about the profound influence the legal system could wield in reshaping the path for individuals contending with mental health challenges.

Sunbeam Trail

The Sunbeam Trail is an exciting endeavor that aims to transform an old landfill into a vibrant biking and hiking destination. Spearheading this innovative project are dedicated individuals committed to turning this vision into reality. Our guests today were Doug Tillet, owner of 1st Place Sports and a long time advocate of the initiative, and Todd Adacott, president of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association Jacksonville.

Jaguars recap 

Sportscaster Alessandra Pontbriand from News4Jax stopped by to give us an exciting recap of yesterday’s Jacksonville Jaguars game against the Tennessee Titans.

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Kathy Waterman joined WJCT News 89.9 as associate producer after graduating from the University of North Florida with a degree in multimedia journalism. She was previously a production intern on the station's talk shows.
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