First Coast Connect With Melissa Ross WJCT News

Florida could become the 26th state to allow people to carry concealed, loaded guns without permits. And the first week of February is National Gun Violence Survivors Week.

Jacksonville firefighters lose a lawsuit over how they groom themselves on the job; the 2023 Jacksonville Film Festival; a new MOSH exhibit; and “What’s Good Wednesday.”

A new report out this week finds that nearly half of Jacksonville's renters are cost-burdened.

The local reaction to the killing of Tyre Nichols; two of the top candidates for Jacksonville mayor accuse each other of being untrustworthy when it comes to JEA; the growth of psychedelic drugs to treat a range of ailments; the Cathedral Arts Project celebrates 30 years; and a sports update.

A local church faces public backlash after making a controversial move; the City Council targets hate speech; and it’s back to the drawing board for a proposed development on the Southbank.

Outrage is growing over the governor’s move to ban an AP class in African-American studies; local photographer Doug Eng’s upcoming exhibit at the Jessie; a chat with City Council candidate Kim Stephens Perry; and the DONNA Marathon returns.