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First Coast Connect

On Monday’s show: Running for office

Obi Umunna

Longtime Jacksonville political consultant and attorney Obi Umunna is releasing the book Running for Office 101: A Candidate’s Guide to Getting Started. We ask him about navigating the complexities of a local campaign and his work on the national campaign of presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Then, the St. Johns County Parks Foundation welcomes a new leader in 2025. We ask the newly appointed chief executive why the county needs a park foundation and her goals for improving recreation in the rapidly growing region.

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And, they were Jacksonville’s earliest “tiny home” communities. Author and historian Dr. Wayne Wood shares the story of Jacksonville’s historic Bungalow Courts.

Plus, the Jaguars wrap up their season with a final showdown in Indianapolis. This matchup could mark the end of the road for Jaguars Head Coach Doug Pederson and General Manager Trent Baalke. Both teams are looking to salvage some pride after disappointing seasons. News4Jax sportscaster Alessandra Pontbriand joins us to break it all down.

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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.