When it opened in 1976, Jacksonville-based Hubbard House was the only domestic violence shelter in Florida. Ahead of the organization's annual fundraising breakfast, we talk to its CEO and a survivor/advocate about recent progress and remaining challenges in the battle against intimate-partner abuse. The Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast is named after the sister-in-law of former Mayor Jake Godbold, who was murdered by her husband of 38 years in 1995.
Guests:
- Gail Patin, CEO at Hubbard House.
- Heather, domestic violence survivor.
Then, our election coverage continues with Florida House District 18 candidate Keith Matthews. The Democratic contender joins us ahead of the Nov. 5 election to discuss his platform and answer your questions. Call (904) 549-2937 or email firstcoastconnect@wjct.org.
And, the Jacksonville Jaguars cross the pond to take on the Chicago Bears. News4Jax sportscaster Alessandra Pontbriand gives us the London lowdown.
Plus, the freaks come out at night, this time for a Halloween-themed sideshow at Intuition Ale Works. The event is hosted by this year’s Best of Jax award for Best Local Weirdo.
Guests:
- Cameron Kirkland, organizer of the The Underground Freak Show and Oddities Fair.
- JoHanna Moresco, host of The Underground Freak Show and Oddities Fair.
