Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week:
- A chaotic City Council meeting included multiple do-over votes, ad hominem attacks and a four-member walkout — and still, the future of the budget remains uncertain.
- Former Mayor Lenny Curry says he’s not running for reelection, but he’s sure being vocal about city business.
- The state attorney declines to investigate local lawmakers over alleged Sunshine Law violations.
- A Southside surf park could be in line for millions in city incentives.
- A Black motorist files a federal lawsuit over a viral punching incident.
Guests:
- Mike Mendenhall, City Hall reporter and associate editor at Jacksonville Today.
- Robin Lumb, former Jacksonville City Council member.
- Jim Piggott, former City Hall reporter at News4Jax.
- Christina Burgess, reporter at First Coast News.
Then, local talent takes the stage at nearly two dozen locations around St. Augustine as part of the ninth annual Sing Out Loud festival. We talk to two local artists (including our own multitalented First Coast Connect producer) to preview the four-weekend Local Artist Showcase, in which regional artists perform free indie, hip hop, Americana and bluegrass concerts along with the festival’s national headliners.
Guests:
- Darren Ronan, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
- Stacey Bennett, singer-songwriter, Folk is People.