From childhood trauma to criminal justice training, Cmdr. Erica Weber has traversed challenges throughout her personal and professional life. We talk to the new head of the Northeast Florida Criminal Training Center at Florida State College at Jacksonville about teaching young recruits, the evolving science of police training and how life experience informs her approach to responsive policing.
Guest:
- Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Cmdr. Erica Weber.
Then, a dream more than 30 years in the making is realized with the formal unveiling of the reconstructed Fort Mose. Nearly three decades after it was envisioned by members of the Fort Mose Historical Society, the $3.1 million full-scale replica of the 1738 fort opens to the public Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. We preview the event with two people who’ve been central to the historic project.
Guests:
- Julia Gill Woodward, CEO, Florida State Parks Foundation.
- Charles Ellis, president, Fort Mose Historical Society, Black Mose Militia member.
And, "A Celebration of Local Talent” opens in Amelia Island. The exhibition at the Amelia Art Studio showcases the creativity of local artists Asher Cobb, Heidi Dinius, Danielle Dumont, Andrea Jones and Lauren Templeton, with works ranging from expressionist paintings to illustrations. The show opens May 16 with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m.
Guest:
- Lauren Templeton, lead instructor and manager at Amelia Art Studio.
- Heidi Dinius, art teacher at Amelia Art Studio.
- Stephanie Dinius, manager of Amelia Art studio.
