A new coalition of business and civic leaders is speaking out about the aborted attempt to sell JEA.
The OurJax.com coalition says its mission is to promote transparency, integrity, and accountability in local government.
OurJax.com is launching, just as a cascade of revelations keep coming out about the aborted attempt to sell JEA to a private company. Retired JEA lobbyist Mike Hightower is part of OurJax.com, and he joined us in studio.
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Theatre Jacksonville
Theatre Jacksonville is marking a huge milestone. It's the oldest community theatre in Florida and is celebrating 100 years of artistic success. The theatre group is premiering a new production called Shadowlands. Executive Director Sarah Boone and Shadowlands Director Gary Webber told us more.
'St. Augustine Tonight'
A new season of St. Augustine Tonight debuts this month. Hosted by Jorge Rivera, the show airs before a live audience at the Corazon Theater in Downtown St. Augustine on Tuesday nights. We’ve got a preview as we welcomed Jorge Rivera to our studio.
Around Town
There's a lot going on Around Town this weekend, Matt Pittman of Main Events was in Studio 5 with the full lineup.
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Friday, 7 p.m., prices start at $15 at the door.
Times-Union Center – Moran Theatre, Friday, 8 p.m., prices start at $11.
Second Saturday Night Market | January
Historic Springfield, Saturday 5 to 9 p.m. The event is free.
Jacksonville Icemen Vs. Brampton Beast
Veterans Memorial Arena, Saturday, 7 p.m., prices start at $10.
Times-Union Half Marathon and 5K
Hemming Park, Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 5K is $39, half marathon is $69.
