Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics:
- Florida’s First Lady gets entwined in the burgeoning Hope Florida scandal.
- Federal immigration officers will get help from campus police at 10 state universities.
- New details emerge in the troubling death of a Duval jail inmate.
- Jacksonville University stuns teachers and students by ending fine arts majors.
- Students speak out against a proposed state plan to defund advanced college readiness programs.
To discuss it all, we’re joined by:
- David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-Union.
- Tricia Booker, author and professor of journalism at the University of North Florida.
- Obi Ummuna, attorney and political consultant.
- Dan Scanlan, reporter at WJCT 89.9 FM.
Then, celebrating locally produced movies, music videos and short films in “The Main Room” at the Main Street Pocket Park. The viewing party includes headsets, free popcorn and drive-in inspired food. The screening runs 7 to 10 p.m. April 26. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and an appetite to enjoy local creative culture.
Guests:
- Jerri Orr, “Chef Onyx: The Sweet and Savory Chef.”
