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First Coast Connect

On Wednesday’s show: Milton updates and the AMA president

Clay County Public Works employee Joshua Lovelace helps Middleburg resident Destony Jewell fill sandbags at Omega Park when Tropical Storm Elsa headed toward Northeast Florida on July 6, 2021.
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Florida Times-Union
Clay County Public Works employee Joshua Lovelace helps Middleburg resident Destony Jewell fill sandbags at Omega Park when Tropical Storm Elsa headed toward Northeast Florida on July 6, 2021.

With another major hurricane forecast to impact our region, we get the latest on Milton’s path and strength.

Guest:

  • Meteorologist Lauren Rautenkranz.

Then, a checklist of storm preparations with Christian Smith, CEO of the American Red Cross of Northeast Florida.

And, from Medicare reimbursements to doctor burnout, we discuss what’s top of mind for the American Medical Association. We welcome the 179th president of the organization, Dr. Bruce Scott.

Plus from the quirky to the fabulous, the Arlington Mod & More Home Tour & Symposium opens the door to Arlington’s historic riverfront estates and neighborhood landmarks.

Guests:

  • Steve Matchett, executive director of Old Arlington Inc. 
  • Tim Gilmore, professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville and author and publisher of JaxPsychoGeo.

Finally, a beloved rom-com moves from screen to stage at the Alhambra Theatre & Dining.

Guests:

  • Brooklyn Klekamp, actor in the role of Julia Sullivan.
  • Jake Pearce, actor in the role of Robbie Hart.
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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 aschindler@wjct.org.