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Our "First Coast Connect" panel discusses the week's top news, including plans for a single King Day event — the first time in years.

We explore the inaccurate beliefs that have influenced the historical narrative of Jacksonville's indigenous past. Then later, we talk with two outstanding crime writers, and we explain the importance of World Cord Blood Day.

We sit down with two experts in artificial intelligence and a high school teacher to discuss how AI is reshaping our lives. Then later, we get updates on the First Coast Connect Book Club and the Jaguars' disappointing game on Sunday.

On tonight's program: A special lawmaking session expands Florida’s school voucher program, although there are still unanswered questions; Vouchers weren’t the only items up for debate during this week’s special session at the Florida Capitol; Lawmakers also extended more help to Hurricane Idalia victims and banned state investment in countries like Iran; A university-level sociology course containing references to sexuality, gender identity, race and ethnicity appears to be on the chopping block in Florida; Republican presidential hopefuls had another debate this week. Although some were wondering why; It seems art and culture is a bigger business in Florida than most people realize; Even though state government keeps pre-empting more and more local authority, communities like Punta Gorda are still trying to regulate such things as short term rental properties; And there’s a move afoot to expand the honors accorded Florida’s military veterans.

Today on First Coast Connect, we examine how technology and social media affect the development of children’s brains, as well as explore the reasons why schools are banning cellphone use in classrooms.

Monday on First Coast Connect: 2023 State of Downtown Jacksonville Report and one writer's quest to find a Florida flamingo.

Among the topics this week: The DOJ oversees the arrest of Le’Keian Woods; the head of the Duval teachers union retires; and girls rugby come to Jax.

November is a month of shared recognition for both diseases. We explore the health landscape for each.

Today we delved into the rich history of the first Thanksgiving in the historic setting of St. Augustine. Then listen to our exclusive discussion with Florida State's women's head soccer coach, Brian Pensky, as we preview their upcoming game and undefeated season.

We talk with community leaders about how to elevate girls' rights; JEA creates an incentive program for EVs; the Jacksonville Music Experience talks with All Them Witches; the annual Autumn Festival is back.