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First Coast Connect

Your election 'toolkit'

Voters cast their ballots for the Florida presidential primary on March 17, 2020, in Bonita Springs.
Elise Amendola
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Voters cast their ballots for the Florida presidential primary on March 17, 2020, in Bonita Springs.

With just 20 days until the Nov. 5 presidential election, First Coast political expert and local government attorney Chris Hand unpacks his voter toolkit. He reviews key contests, explains the different ways to cast a ballot and explodes myths that could discourage some from voting.

Then, a powerful new performance at Lumen Repertory Theatre of Greater Jacksonville tells the story of four women active during 1960s civil rights protests in Virginia. Cadillac Crew highlights the often-overlooked role of Black women in the movement.

Guests:

  • Victoria Mapayi, Cadillac Crew dramaturg.
  • Zonnetta Marie Thomas, actress portraying Dee and Patrisse.
  • Brian Niece, Lumen Repertory Theatre artistic director.

And, a parade of ghouls takes to the streets of Murray Hill for the eclectic neighborhood’s annual Murray Hilloween celebration.

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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.