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First Coast Connect Host Melissa Ross keeps you up to date on everything happening around the First Coast. First Coast Connect covers the issues, trends and newsmakers that have people talking. This one hour program airs at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.
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Host Melissa Ross keeps you up to date on everything happening around the First Coast. First Coast Connect covers the issues, trends and newsmakers that have people talking. This one hour program airs at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Most Recent Episodes

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.

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.

Transgender health care; Florida's Hispanic vote; 'Pioneers in Brain Therapy'; What's Good...

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

Transgender health care; Florida's Hispanic vote; 'Pioneers in Brain Therapy'; What's Good...

Listen · 53:04

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.

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.

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

Listen · 53:04

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.

Joyce Morgan; veterans benefits; Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration; Mental Health Awar...

Joyce Morgan is Duval's next property appraiser; PACT Act expands veterans' health care; The Emancipation Celebration is this weekend; Mental Health Awareness Week brings a concert and conversation.

Joyce Morgan; veterans benefits; Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration; Mental Health Awar...

Listen · 53:04

Donna Deegan's victory; United Soccer League

Donna Deegan talks about her election victory and her vision for Jacksonville; JAXUSL is bring women's professional soccer to the First Coast.

Climate solutions; Operation New Hope; Election Day; Cummer topiaries

Jacksonville University is sponsoring Shark Tank-type competition for climate solutions; the Hope Starts Here 5K is set for Saturday; Jacksonville voters will pick a new mayor today; the Cummer Museum is demonstrating topiary sculpting.

Artificial intelligence; Flamingo Magazine; Norman Studios; Jacksonville Jaguars

AI poses risks for voters; Flamingo Magazine is a must-read; Norman Studios plans a special screening; the Jags' schedule is out.

Artificial intelligence; Flamingo Magazine; Norman Studios; Jacksonville Jaguars

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