Our panel of journalists weighs in on the week’s biggest stories.
Among our topics:
- A federal judge slams Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration for trying to censor abortion-amendment ads.
- Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond wants to rescind legislation he sponsored creating a controversial special taxing district for Hogpen Creek residents.
- Adventure Landing is in hot water for violating child labor laws.
- A state investigation begins after seven people are killed during a gangway collapse in Georgia, but locals are calling for federal involvement.
Guests:
- Renata Di Gregorio, reporter at First Coast News.
- Casmira Harrison, local government reporter at Jacksonville Today.
- Tricia Booker, author and journalism professor at the University of North Florida.
- Jack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council president.
Then, Pro Football Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler stops by to talk about his push to persuade commissioners from the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB to invest $1 million per organization to combat homelessness in the Florida cities where they have teams. Butler will be at WJCT on Friday morning hosting the second annual “Make the Call” telethon, which raises money for homeless charities across the state.
And, VyStar Credit Union employees are on a mission to show that “good is everywhere.” Employees have donated over 6,000 hours performing volunteer work for charitable partners across North/Central Florida and Georgia.
Guest:
- Kemal Gasper, vice president of community engagement at VyStar Credit Union.
