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Police officers disciplined for strip search

A screen grab from body-worn camera footage shows Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police preparing to strip search Ronnie Reed.
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A screen grab from body-worn camera footage shows Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police preparing to strip search Ronnie Reed.

On today's First Coast Connect, we discuss the case of two police officers disciplined for strip searching a suspect on a city street. Investigative reporter Nichole Manna from The Tributary shares what a recent Internal Affairs investigation found.

We also talk with Jacksonville City Council member Jimmy Peluso about proposed legislation regarding redlining and hate speech. 

Plus, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra stages a performance this weekend of George Bizet's classic opera "Carmen."

Guests:

  • Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Music Director Courtney Lewis.
  • Director Gregory Keller.

And organizers of the First Coast Parkinson’s 5K join us ahead of their Saturday event.

Guests:

  • Gregg Hummer, director of the Support Group Assistance Program at Jax Hope Inc.
  • Jennifer Otero, co-founder and race director.
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Anne Schindler joined WJCT News 89.9 as host of First Coast Connect in October 2023, after nearly three decades in Jacksonville print and television. Anne has worked in the Jacksonville media market since 1995, first as a reporter for the original Folio Weekly, then as the publication’s editor-in-chief from 2002 until her departure. In 2012, Anne transitioned to television as executive producer of special projects for First Coast News, Northeast Florida’s NBC and ABC affiliates. You can reach Anne at <a href="mailto:aschindler@wjct.org">aschindler@wjct.org</a>.