First Coast Connect

Election countdown

By Jamie Valet,

Published October 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT

With eight days left until the presidential election, Duval County Elections Supervisor Jerry Holland joins us to discuss updates on early voting, mail-in ballot trends and election security measures. He also takes your calls and questions.

Then, Florida’s oldest existing lighthouse shines again after remaining dark for 18 months due to mechanical issues.

Guest:

Tom Sintes, Amelia Island Lighthouse tour guide and descendant of the lighthouse keepers.

And, a new supper series aimed at bringing diverse people in the community together to break bread and engage in civil discourse is the latest project for local nonprofit OneJax.

Guest:

Elizabeth Andersen, CEO of OneJax.
Dr. Nevena Trajkov, assistant professor of political science and public policy at Jacksonville University.

Plus, News4Jax sportscaster Alessandra Pontbriand joins us with the key moments from the Jaguars first home game against Green Bay since their two-week run in London.

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Jamie Valet

Jamie Valet has covered local news and entertainment in Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia for over 25 years. One of her favorite roles was co-producing and booking guests for a live local talk show, "The Chat," which aired live weekdays on First Coast News. Jamie has a decade of experience working in corporate communications, most recently for IKEA U.S., where she was responsible for media relations, marketing, and external and internal communications in the Jacksonville market. She also has experience in the nonprofit sector, where she coordinated area events and managed multiple social media platforms. <br/><br/>

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Stacey Bennett

Stacey Bennett is the producer of "First Coast Connect" and "What's Health Got to Do With It?" She is a Jacksonville-based singer-songwriter who performs under the nom de plume Folk is People. Stacey holds bachelor's degrees in both political science and psychology from the University of North Florida and a master's in business administration from Saint Leo University.

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