20 episodes

Hosted by Melissa Ross, First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, along with spot news features and a weekly roundtable of local journalists.

First Coast Connect With Melissa Ross WJCT News

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    • 4.5 • 31 Ratings

Hosted by Melissa Ross, First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, along with spot news features and a weekly roundtable of local journalists.

    Friday media roundtable; new exhibition at MOCA

    Friday media roundtable; new exhibition at MOCA

    Our media panel discussed Donna Deegan's transition team, Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign,the Duval Schools temporary superintendent and more.

    • 56 min
    DeSantis campaign glitches; K9s for Warriors; Memorial Day weekend

    DeSantis campaign glitches; K9s for Warriors; Memorial Day weekend

    Gov. Ron DeSantis had technical issues while announcing his presidential campaign on Twitter; a news story raises questions about K9s for Warriors; Cre8Jax scopes out Memorial Day weekend.

    • 53 min
    Transgender health care; Florida’s Hispanic vote; 'Pioneers in Brain Therapy'; What's Good Wednesday; Dave Eggar

    Transgender health care; Florida’s Hispanic vote; 'Pioneers in Brain Therapy'; What's Good Wednesday; Dave Eggar

    Florida restricts care for transgender adults; Hispanics will be a force in election; filmmaker explores dementia; Jazz Fest and more this weekend.

    • 53 min
    DeSantis candidacy; ADAPT and JEA; 'Seen'; Jazz Festival 2023

    DeSantis candidacy; ADAPT and JEA; 'Seen'; Jazz Festival 2023

    Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his presidential campaign; hear JEA’s plans for the energy mix for Northeast Florida; Julie Delegal discusses her book "Seen"; The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is next weekend.

    • 53 min
    Banned books; proposed liquor store; Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    Banned books; proposed liquor store; Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    A lawsuit challenges books removed from school shelves; Brentwood residents fight a proposed liquor store; this is a good time to try Filipino cuisine.

    • 53 min
    Friday media roundtable; JME DJ Sessions

    Friday media roundtable; JME DJ Sessions

    Our media panel discusses the election, including the choice of Donna Deegan as mayor, as well as the JEA case and the search for a new Duval Schools superintendent.

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
31 Ratings

31 Ratings

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JohnC

Great way to stay informed on important local topics

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Keep up the good work

Non-biased, wonderful source of information.
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Uncle Joe 86 ,

First rate

Very informative show usually have both sides of an issue on the show. Well controlled talks with guess

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