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First Coast Connect

First Coast Week in Review

Rich Donnelly, anchor/reporter at First Coast News, Aaron Farrar, weekend anchor and reporter at News4Jax, David Bauerlein, metro reporter at The Florida Times-Union and Nikesha Williams, author and columnist for Jacksonville Today.
Stacey Bennett
From left: Rich Donnelly, anchor/reporter at First Coast News; Aaron Farrar, weekend anchor and reporter at News4Jax; David Bauerlein, metro reporter at The Florida Times-Union; and Nikesha Williams, author and columnist for Jacksonville Today.

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

  • Florida’s murder capital celebrates a plummeting homicide rate.
  • A new social media ban for minors takes effect statewide, and a new “Halo Law” requires a 25-foot spectator setback for police.
  • A New Year's attack in New Orleans merges concerns about domestic and international terrorism.
  • Storms spread invasive species across the state.
  • The door opens on city liability for homelessness.

Guests:

And, the star of the Last Tango in Paris is the subject of a critically acclaimed movie. We’ll discuss the film and all upcoming screenings as the St. Augustine Film Festival celebrates its 15th season with a lineup that includes 40 films from 25 countries.

Guest:

  • Gregory von Hausch, co-director for the St. Augustine Film Festival.
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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.