Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week:
- An influential group of business executives asks the City Council to lay off on its JEA investigation — and the council rejects the request.
- The surprising results of a community poll show support for a vision of the Skyway that doesn’t involve mass transit.
- A local woman plans to file suit over her court-ordered C-section.
- The city’s DOGE committee finds no evidence of fraud or conflicts of interest after a $40,000, six-month probe.
- Duval County high schoolers face an earlier start time and a longer school day after the School Board approved new class schedules.
We 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:
- David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-Union
- Riley Phillips, reporter at First Coast News
- Jack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council president
- Megan Mallicoat, education reporter at Jacksonville Today
Justice Jam
For nearly 50 years, a nonprofit law firm has provided free civil legal aid to North and Central Florida residents, focusing specifically on those who are low-income, disabled, elderly or military service veterans. The group provides services in 17 counties ranging from housing and family law to pursuing disability and VA payments. But the group’s mission hinges on community support. An upcoming fundraiser featuring live music and cocktails aims to help the group raise $30,000 to fund its services. The 3rd Annual Justice Jam will take place at 6 p.m. May 14 at Brick and Beam in Springfield.
Guests:
- LaTonya Lipscomb Smith, heirs property project manager, Three Rivers Legal Services Inc.
- Kevin Rabin, litigation director, Three Rivers Legal Services Inc.
Topics and guests subject to change.