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Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Jacksonville’s historic casket factory; graffiti street art show

Hubbard House CEO Gail Patin plants a row of purple flags in front of the Duval County Courthouse on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Each flag represents a victim of domestic abuse who filed an injunction against their abuser.
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WJCT News 89.9
Hubbard House CEO Gail Patin plants a row of purple flags in front of the Duval County Courthouse on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Each flag represents a victim of domestic abuse who filed an injunction against their abuser.

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month got underway Oct. 1. Today, we examine the depths of domestic violence with Hubbard House advocates.

Guests:

  • Stephanie Brown, community education manager at Hubbard House.
  • Tammy Taylor, chief program officer at Hubbard House.

Jacksonville’s casket factory

We welcome the spooky season by taking a closer look at plans for Jacksonville’s century-old casket factory.

Guest: Alan Bliss, chief executive officer of the Jacksonville Historical Society.

NO TRESPASSING Graffiti Street Art Show

Friday will bring the NO TRESPASSING Graffiti & Street Art Show, put on by The Petite Pop-Up Gallery. The event will showcase the talented artists of the street art scene, from vibrant paintings and photography to mind-bending graffiti. It will take place next to Sweet Pete's Candy in Downtown Jax.

To be a part of the event Friday, visit the website.

Guest: Kandice Knecole, founder and curator of The Petite Art Pop-Up.

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Kathy Waterman joined WJCT News 89.9 as associate producer after graduating from the University of North Florida with a degree in multimedia journalism. She was previously a production intern on the station's talk shows.