First Coast Connect

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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.

  1. 3D AGO

    Criminal justice crossroads

    A former president of The Florida Bar, Michelle Suskauer, discusses the changes and challenges of the current moment.

    51 min

  2. 4D AGO

    'Fixing' Nights of Lights

    Midway through St. Augustine’s annual illumination, a look at how efforts to quell the crush are going.

    51 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Florida House Speaker-designate Sam Garrison

    A Florida rep hailing from the First Coast will serve as the state’s next House speaker. We ask him about his priorities, past policies and next steps before taking charge.

    51 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    First Coast Week in Review

    It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from the governor’s push for AI guardrails to the Susie Wiles interview heard "round the world."

    51 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    The year ahead in politics

    Government expert Chris Hand offers his political prognostications for 2026.

    51 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    Eastside vs Eastside

    A community rift develops over city investment dollars. We talk to both sides.

    51 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    'Outrageous' land swap sparks legislation

    State Rep. Kim Kendall hopes to prevent another Guana debacle by creating rules around environmental land swaps.

    51 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    From worthless swamp to 'River of Grass'

    A new documentary explores how author and activist Marjory Stoneman Douglas transformed how we think about the Everglades.

    51 min
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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.

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