First Coast Week in Review

Each Friday, our panel of journalists dives into the week’s biggest headlines. Among our topics this week:

• Political barbs over travel costs continue as it’s disclosed that Jacksonville City Council member Ron Salem flew to London on his personal PAC’s dime.
• City leaders defend partying on Shad Kahn’s yacht.
• Gov. Ron DeSantis’ name is floated for defense secretary in the Trump administration.
• FPL is passing 2024 hurricane costs on to customers.
• Jags QB Trevor Lawrence lands on the injured reserve list, likely ending his season after last weekend’s vicious tackle.
• Jacksonville lands its first professional women’s sports team.

Guests:

• David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-Union.
• Will Brown, race, equity and poverty reporter at Jacksonville Today.
• Nikesha Williams, author and correspondent at Jacksonville Today.

Then, celebrating two decades of chill, down-tempo, reggae and always eclectic music on the Electro Lounge. We’re joined by program host David Luckin ahead of the 20-year anniversary this weekend.