The image of a former inmate’s badly bruised face has prompted questions about how she was treated while in custody and whether the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office properly investigated her complaint that she was injured. Her attorney has filed notice that he intends to sue. We talk to the reporter who broke the story about the incident, as well as questions the case raises about the thoroughness of the internal investigation.
Guest:
- Nichole Manna, investigative reporter at The Tributary.
Then, for the second year in a row, a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida's Ed White High School Chapter has been named Florida Youth of the Year. Last year's winner went on to become National Youth of the Year. We talk to both, as well as the after-school nonprofit's local leader, about the role the club plays in providing programs and supportive environments for First Coast kids.
Guests:
- Caleb, Florida Youth of the Year.
- Nico, National Youth of the Year.
- Paul Martinez, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida.
- Wyatt Parlette, vice president of operations, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida.
And, at a time when civil service is under attack, the work of public servants is being rewarded. As part of a local celebration of National Public Service Recognition week, we meet the winners of the second annual Public Service Excellence Awards at the University of North Florida.
Guest:
- Georgette Dumont, associate professor of political science and public administration at the University of North Florida.
Plus, a summer dance intensive offers professional and pre-professional dancers ages 16 and up an immersive contemporary dance program focused on composition and choreography, culminating in a public performance this August. We talk to an organizer and participant about why interested dancers need to get moving now.
Guests:
- Winter Bosanko, co-director and instructor, Jacksonville Dance Theatre summer intensive.
- Jessica Plonka, Jacksonville Dance Theatre dancer and summer intensive instructor.
