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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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan discusses city business and takes your calls and questions.
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New rules and vendor fees are changing who can participate in the iconic Downtown event.
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The city has proven unwelcoming for some urban farmers. We talk to agricultural and legal experts who hope to change that.
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It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from JTA’s costly effort to boost ridership to growing pushback to charter school expansion.
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Home to two iconic restaurants, a river ferry and world famous shrimp — but what’s the future of Mayport Village?
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The revered restaurant rating system will expand its Florida footprint to include the First Coast in 2026.
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From a rise in sleep disorders to a decline in peanut allergies, we talk about the latest medical headlines with Dr. Joe Sirven.
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From fallout from the government shutdown to disagreement over property tax cuts, we break down state and local political headlines.
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It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from local fallout from the government shutdown to the uncertain future of a historic marine attraction.
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From MAHA to resilience to affordable healthcare, former House Speaker and Northeast Florida lawmaker Paul Renner offers his vision for governor.
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First Coast Connect is sponsored in part by Baptist Health and North Florida TPO.