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First Coast Connect
First Coast Connect

First Coast Week in Review

By Jamie Valet,
Anne Schindler
Published December 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST
Jack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council president; Nikesha Williams, author and Jacksonville Today contributor; David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-Union; and Will Brown, race and education reporter at Jacksonville Today.
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Jack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council president; Nikesha Williams, author and Jacksonville Today contributor; David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-Union; and Will Brown, race and education reporter at Jacksonville Today.

Each Friday, our panel of journalists dives into the week’s biggest headlines. Among our topics this week:

  • Political barbs over travel costs continue as it’s disclosed that Jacksonville City Council member Ron Salem flew to London on his personal PAC’s dime.
  • City leaders defend partying on Shad Kahn’s yacht.
  • Gov. Ron DeSantis’ name is floated for defense secretary in the Trump administration.
  • FPL is passing 2024 hurricane costs on to customers.
  • Jags QB Trevor Lawrence lands on the injured reserve list, likely ending his season after last weekend’s vicious tackle.
  • Jacksonville lands its first professional women’s sports team.

Guests:

  • David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-Union.
  • Will Brown, race, equity and poverty reporter at Jacksonville Today.
  • Nikesha Williams, author and correspondent at Jacksonville Today.

Then, celebrating two decades of chill, down-tempo, reggae and always eclectic music on the Electro Lounge. We’re joined by program host David Luckin ahead of the 20-year anniversary this weekend.

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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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Anne Schindler
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.
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