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06/23/16: Paula Bartlett; MD Anderson Cancer Center; Apex Theatre Studio; Kerry Speckman

Paula Bartlett

Paula Bartlett, Democratic candidate for Duval County Clerk of Courts, joins us to discuss her decision to challenge incumbent Clerk of Courts Ronnie Fussell.

After the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage last year, Fussell ended all courthouse weddings. Bartlett says that one of her top priorities is to reinstate those marriage ceremonies.

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Baptist Health broke ground Tuesday on its new nine-story MD Anderson Cancer Center.

This major addition will expand the comprehensive cancer care available, and provide inspiration and hope for cancer patients through state-of-the-art cancer treatment.

LeeAnn Mengel, RN, administrator of oncology services for Baptist Health, joins us with more about the new center.

Apex Theatre Studio

Apex Theatre Studio will host its summer musical theatre intensive for high school and college students at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall this year.

The group's production of "Into the Woods" debuts this weekend.

We preview the show with Ian Mairs, director of acting and playwriting, and cast member Brad Betros.

Kerry Speckman

TheSpecktator.com blogger Kerry Speckman joins us with a rundown of this weekend's events around town.

Sean Birch joined the WJCT team in late 2011 and was with the company until 2016.