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Our media experts explore the week's top stories, followed by JME bringing you music to groove into the weekend.

State Rep. Sam Garrison and Assistant Public Defender Teri Sopp stopped by to talk about how mental health and homelessness intersect. Then, we discussed the Sunbeam Trail, an endeavor to transform an old landfill into a biking and hiking destination, and finally a recap on yesterday's Jacksonville Jaguars victory.

Today on "First Coast Connect," we talk about pharmacist burnout and the effect on patient care. Then we interview William Shatner about his new Florida Theatre show — "William Shatner Live on Stage with Star Trek ll: The Wrath of Khan." Finally: We preview Jacksonville's Veterans Day Parade and all the other events this weekend.

Tuesday on First Coast Connect, Anne sat down with Metro Gardens Neighborhood Association President Lydia Bell and David Bauerlein of The Florida Times-Union to discuss the controversy over a new Medical Examiner’s Office building and the Neighborhood Bill of Rights.

This week, our esteemed medical roundtable delves into the forefront of healthcare, dissecting the latest advancements and trends.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we heard from some Florida voters about what’s on their minds ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Plus, we talked with a U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, a Republican member of Florida’s congressional delegation, and Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican U.S. lawmaker. And we spoke to veteran Capitol reporter Mary Ellen Klas about Florida’s influence on national politics. Then later, a recap of this week’s special legislative session from our partner stations.

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.