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First Coast Connect

On Friday’s show: First Coast Week in Review

Stacey Bennett
From left, Obi Umunna, attorney and political consultant; Frank Powers, former assignment manager at News4Jax; Anthony Austin, anchor at First Coast News.

Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week:

  • Florida’s attorney general is found in contempt for defying a federal court order.
  • It’s bad “Karma” for a local luxury car dealership under federal investigation.
  • St. Johns County considers a trash fee, a revised tree ordinance and a $1 million commitment to Nights of Lights.
  • And — finally — Florida has a budget. We look at what the state’s financial plan means for the First Coast.

Guests:

  • Frank Powers, former assignment manager at News4Jax.
  • Anthony Austin, anchor at First Coast News.
  • Obi Umunna, attorney and political consultant.

Then, he’s sometimes known as “the Beaches Banksy.” We tell you how you can track down the whimsical, free range artist for an art lesson and a dose of community cheer. The June 21 event is sponsored by Cathedral Arts Project for kids ages 6-10.

Guests:

  • Scotie Cousin, Atlantic Beach-based guerrilla artist.
  • Jocelyn Tolbert, director of communications and marketing, Cathedral Arts Project.
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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.