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.
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A rebuilding year, from the Jags stadium to a new jail. We talk with reporter David Bauerlein about what stories to watch in 2026. -
A former president of The Florida Bar, Michelle Suskauer, discusses the changes and challenges of the current moment. -
Midway through St. Augustine’s annual illumination, a look at how efforts to quell the crush are going. -
A Florida rep hailing from the First Coast will serve as the state’s next House speaker. We ask him about his priorities, past policies and next steps before taking charge. -
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from the governor’s push for AI guardrails to the Susie Wiles interview heard "round the world." -
Government expert Chris Hand offers his political prognostications for 2026. -
A community rift develops over city investment dollars. We talk to both sides. -
State Rep. Kim Kendall hopes to prevent another Guana debacle by creating rules around environmental land swaps. -
A new documentary explores how author and activist Marjory Stoneman Douglas transformed how we think about the Everglades. -
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from jail locus promises to teachers suing the school district after being removed for social media comments.
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First Coast Connect is sponsored in part by Baptist Health and North Florida TPO.