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First Coast Connect
Weekdays LIVE 9 a.m., Rebroadcast 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.

First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, artists and people planning a variety of events across Northeast Florida, along with a roundtable of local media personalities and civic leaders each Friday.

First Coast Connect is sponsored in part by Baptist Health andNorth Florida TPO.

The monthly First Coast Success segment is sponsored in part by First Horizon.

The monthly First Coast ConnectBook Clubis hosted by WJCT contributor Stacey Goldring.

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Latest Episodes
  • First Coast Connect
    Join us Tuesday when ethics advocates explain why they want the governor to veto a bill they say would gut anti-corruption efforts.
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    Listen in as we discuss the verdicts in the trial of two former JEA executives. Later, we talk about funding for the Emerald Trail project, a significant donation from the Weaver Foundation and the development of electric vehicles in Jacksonville.
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    Today we discuss the week's biggest headlines with our team of local newspeople. Then, the owner of Alewife Bottle Shop, Kelly Pickard, stops by to discuss the upcoming celebration of their ninth year.
  • First Coast Connect
    Today, we highlight a local event that explores the possibility of reconciliation and peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Then, we talk to children's author PeTika Tave and her daughter Zandria Bastian about the importance of instilling positivity in the leaders of tomorrow. Plus, our good friends over at Cre8Jax stop by with their weekly curated list of events.
  • First Coast Connect
    Today, we took a closer look at the dynamics within Jacksonville City Hall, particularly the relationship between the City Council and the mayor. Later, we discuss the importance of conserving our waterways, and we talk with conservationist Kirsten Hines about her new book.
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    Today we get the lowdown on winners and losers during Florida’s legislative session.
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    Today we discuss an appellate court ruling that found Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" to be unconstitutional. Then we hear an update about the continuing fraud trial of two former JEA executives.
  • First Coast Connect
    We unpack the biggest stories of the week with our panel of newshounds.
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    We examine the case of Virgilio Aguilar-Mendez, a Guatemalan teenager initially charged with the death of a St. Johns County police officer. Despite the recent dismissal of charges, Aguilar-Mendez continues to be held in custody, awaiting deportation proceedings.
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    Today we explore the history of the very first St. Paddy’s Day Parade — in 1601 in St. Augustine. Then we explain a venture funding competition coming to Jacksonville, and we talk with musician rickoLUS about his latest collection of songs. Finally, we hear from two women who portray superstar Tina Turner in the musical "Tina," which begins today at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.