Our media panel discusses the biggest stories of the week:
- The city of Jacksonville reaches a deal with police and firefighters that also includes a sizable pay increase and changes to pensions.
- The Jacksonville City Council votes to split funding for the proposed stadium deal’s “Community Benefits Agreement,” delaying most of the deal for a vote later this summer.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes millions from the state budget, eliminating all local arts and culture funding.
- Parents in St. Johns County sue the state over book bans that they say offer no recourse to those objecting to the removal.
- Duval County teacher Amy Donofrio, fired after displaying a Black Lives Matter flag at school, will keep her teaching certificate.
Guests:
- Timothy Gibbons, editor, Jacksonville Business Journal.
- Dan Scanlan, WJCT News reporter.
- Sylvia Perry, editor, Jacksonville Free Press.
- Nate Monroe, metro columnist at The Florida Times Union.
Then, a new documentary, Wade In the Water, tracks the dismantling of racial barriers in conventional surf culture. We'll talk to a local surfer about the overlooked history of Black surfing and how it’s inspiring the next generation of Black surfers.
Guest:
- Deyona Burton, TEDx speaker, surfer and White House honoree.
