An iconic neighborhood market reopens at the corner of Florida Avenue and 5th Street after serving the community for more than 90 years before closing in 2011. The renovated and re-envisioned two-story market will serve what’s been a food desert OutEast for more than a decade. It will also serve as a community resource center, building on the legacy of a storied family business.
Guests:
- David Garfunkel, president and CEO of LIFT JAX.
- Joe Debs, president of Debs Store, grandson of Debs founder.
Then, our primary election coverage continues with a look at the race for Florida House District 13. Democratic incumbent Angie Nixon discusses her priorities and her accomplishments since taking the seat in 2022. (Nixon’s opponent, Brenda Priestly Jackson, appeared on First Coast Connect on July 31.) The lawmaker also takes listeners' calls and questions at (904) 549-2937 or firstcoastconnect@wjct.org.
Guest:
- State Rep. Angie Nixon, incumbent Democratic candidate in Florida House District 13.
And, a cyber attack against OneBlood, a major blood supplier, prompts an urgent call for blood donations across the state. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, a nonprofit blood supplier that was not affected by the hack, shares why the group is lending support and stepping up calls for donations during this time of high need.
Guest:
- Kimberly E. Kinsell, CEO and president of LifeSouth.
