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First Coast Connect

The life of Drew Kohn

Yolanda Osborne-Kohn

Drew Kohn was often called a miracle after surviving a motorcycle accident that nearly claimed his life. Despite his being told he would never walk or talk again, Drew’s mother refused to believe the diagnosis and fought for his recovery. After a 244-day coma, Drew began a slow journey of learning to walk and talk, a process documented by First Coast News over a period of years. A tragic accident claimed Kohn’s life last Friday, but his mother says those seven years were a gift for which she can only be grateful. She joins us to discuss his life and remarkable legacy, along with the reporter who documented Kohn’s recovery at every step.

Go Fund Me account for Drew Kohn's Funeral & Medical Expenses.

Guests:

  • Heather Crawford, anchor for First Coast News.
  • Yolanda Osborne-Kohn, Drew Kohn’s mother.

Then, as part of our continuing primary election coverage, we focus on the race for Duval County School Board District 3, which serves San Marco, Lakewood, Spring Park and Glynlea. Candidate Rebecca Nathanson takes your calls and questions, starting at 9:30 a.m. (Nathanson’s opponent, Cindy Pearson, recently appeared on First Coast Connect.)

And, we take a look at who's behind the local artisan and maker popup markets that have been surfacing around the city.

Guests:

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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>.