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Trump’s latest indictment; Apple’s ‘Batterygate’ lawsuit; artist Lillian Blades; Norman Studios

Former President
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Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally July 7, 2023, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Former President Donald Trump has been charged under Georgia’s racketeering law for his alleged involvement in undermining the state’s 2020 election. This is Trump’s fourth indictment since April, amassing 91 criminal charges thus far.

Nick Allard, dean of the College of Law at Jacksonville University, stops by to explain what this means for both Trump and the nation, given Trump's 2024 presidential aspirations.

Apple’s batterygate lawsuit

Apple has settled its "Batterygate" class action lawsuit. Apple was accused of purposely decelerating the performance of its older phone models. As claimants await their settlements, we began thinking of ways to keep our gadgets charged.

Our very own digital media director, Ray Hollister, has some tips and tricks for prolonging battery life.

Artist Lillian Blades

Mixed-media assemblage artist Lillian Blades is the newest artist-in-residence at the Corner Gallery inside the Jessie Ball duPont Center. She is debuting her work, Fragmental Reflections: Introspection, Emotion & the Pathway to Discovery.

Shewana Brooks, executive director of Moving the Margins and curator of the Corner Gallery, tells us more.

Norman Studios

Richard Norman’s film Regeneration turns 100 this year. Norman Studios is hosting a celebration of the film, along with the Phase 1 opening of its museum this weekend.

Dr. Barbara. Wingo, acting president of the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, has a preview.

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Stacey Bennett is the producer of "First Coast Connect" and "What's Health Got to Do With It?" She is a Jacksonville-based singer-songwriter who performs under the nom de plume Folk is People. Stacey holds bachelor's degrees in both political science and psychology from the University of North Florida and a master's in business administration from Saint Leo University.