Rain from former Storm Karen expected this week, Jags go 0-5 for the first time, and Shad Khan's large donation to Rick Scott are in the headlines this morning.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories from the First Coast, around Florida, and across the country. We'll also preview some of WJCT's upcoming news programming.
Karen downgraded, rain expected: Tropical Storm Karen was downgraded to a depression after stalling in the Gulf of Mexico this weekend. Thunder storms are expected locally today and tomorrow stemming from remnants of the storm. (NPR)
Jax Jewish community remembers crash victim: Esther Ohayon, killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing San Jose Blvd. on her way to Yom Kippur services last month, was remembered at a memorial service yesterday. (Florida Times-Union)
Jaguars 0-5 for first time in franchise history: The Jacksonville Jaguars fell to the St. Louis Rams 34-20 yesterday, marking their first ever 0-5 season start. (News4Jax)
Advocates march for immigration reform: Clergy members and reform advocates began a 150-mile walk yesterday to remind lawmakers to address issues of immigration reform. (Tampa Bay Times)
Shad Khan gives Rick Scott $250K campaign donation: Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan has given Governor Rick Scott's "Let's Get to Work" committee a $250,000 donation. (Miami Herald)
Today on First Coast Connect, Florida Times-Union columnist Mark Woods will join us to discuss the controversy surrounding calls to change the name of Nathan B. Forrest High School.
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