Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week:
- President Trump reportedly fires Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files.
- Florida’s so-called “SAVE Act” is challenged in court minutes after being signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
- The Jacksonville Transportation Authority furloughs 80 senior staff and increases fares for Connexion Plus service for people with disabilities amid a $14.2 million budget deficit.
- Crosswalks, speed cameras and traffic gardens: Local schools add new safety features after student traffic deaths.
- The NFL responds to criticism from Florida’s attorney general over the league’s minority hiring guidelines.
- The Jacksonville Jaguars select Orlando as their home away from home for the 2027 season, drawing a mixed reaction from fans.
We’ll talk about all that and take your calls, questions and comments. You can join the conversation on air at (904) 549-2937 or go to firstcoastconnect.org to find all the ways to connect with us.
Guests:
- Will Brown, reporter at Jacksonville Today
- Nikesha Williams, former TV producer, author of The Seven Daughters of Dupree
- Jack Webb, attorney and former City Council president
- Frank Powers, former assignment manager at News4Jax
Through her lens
Born in Ecuador and raised in Jacksonville, visual artist and marine scientist Anna Tripp grew fond of the challenge to capture an entire story with a single photograph. The daughter of a portrait artist, Tripp was inspired by her mother’s early interest in cameras and soon found herself capturing images of local wildlife and their unique habitats, playing with natural light to spotlight her subjects. Tripp’s work is featured in a new exhibit at Southlight Gallery in Downtown Jacksonville showcasing her exploration of South Africa as well as an upcoming series at Ecuadorian restaurant Chancho King. The photographs highlight the landscapes around the capital of Ecuador and will remain on display indefinitely. We ask Tripp about her travels and how her background in marine science inspires her photographic themes.
Guest: Anna Tripp, visual artist
Topics and guests subject to change.