From a sharp drop in local homicides to possible Sunshine Law violations, we tackle the week’s top headlines on our First Coast Week in Review.
Among our topics:
- JSO celebrates a steep drop in the city’s notorious murder rate, citing a 50% decline over this time last year.
- A man whose bloodied mugshot went viral after his arrest by JSO’s gang unit, Le’Keian Woods announced a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville police. At the same time, JSO announced it is expanding the sometimes-controversial gang unit.
- JEA officials are under investigation by the State Attorney’s Office after the city’s Office of Inspector General found JEA Board members met and discussed utility business out of the public eye. The news comes as JEA unveils plans for a rate hike.
- A young Trump supporter is arrested for brandishing a machete near Democratic voters at a Beaches polling location
- Atlantic Beach city commissioners explore how to lessen the impact and risks of e-bikes.
Guests:
- David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-Union.
- Nikesha Williams, author, podcaster and Jacksonville Today columnist.
- Claire Goforth, attorney and investigative reporter at The Daily Dot.
- Katie Jeffries, Good Morning Jacksonville anchor at First Coast News.
Then, Electro Lounge host David Luckin updates us about the musical lineup changes to WJCT’s Saturday night programming, and offers a sample of the weekend show ahead.
