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First Coast Connect

When history doesn’t matter

The Mathews Bridge connects Downtown Jacksonville to Arlington.
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The Mathews Bridge connects Downtown Jacksonville to Arlington.

Functionally obsolete, often clogged with traffic and dangerous, the Mathews Bridge has outlived its useful life, says longtime city historian Alan Bliss. He explains why, despite its history, it’s time for the city and the Department of Transportation to begin planning for its phase-out.

Guest:

  • Alan J. Bliss, CEO, Jacksonville History Center.

Then, as part of our ongoing election coverage, we sit down with the Republican incumbent lawmaker representing state House District 12. (Wyman Duggan’s Democratic challenger, Ben Sandlin, appeared on the program Aug. 7.)

Guests:

  • Wyman Duggan, state representative for District 12.

And, News4Jax Sports Anchor and Reporter Alessandra Pontbriand joins us as the Jags' season gets underway for a look at the team’s first battle with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the NFL preseason.

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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>.