Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week: <ul><li>Basketball Hall of Famer and Jacksonville University legend Artis Gilmore sets his sights on the seat currently occupied by City Council President Nick Howland.</li><li>City leaders agree to pump $30 million into the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, even as new reporting reveals more than a year of financial “red flags” that preceded the budget debacle.</li><li>St. Augustine resolves — for now — its contentious horse carriage debate, even as New York City makes plans to ban the centuries-old business.</li><li>Local immigration detention center “Deportation Depot” mistakenly releases — then rearrests — two detainees.  </li><li>Byron Donalds brings his gubernatorial campaign to Jacksonville as polls show him with a solid lead against Democratic opponent David Jolly.</li></ul>Guests: <ul class="rte2-style-ul"><li>David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-Union</li><li>Jack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council president</li><li>Will Brown, race and poverty reporter, Jacksonville Today</li><li>Deja Mayfield, reporter/weekend anchor, Action News Jax</li></ul><h3>Chamblin Bookmine after dark</h3>If you’ve ever gotten lost wandering the aisles of the original Chamblin’s, you know the Roosevelt Boulevard “Bookmine” can present a logistical challenge. But turn out the lights, and what seems like a bibliophile’s dream can become a nightmare for the easily spooked. All the more reason to do it this month which, according to organizers of the annual “Lights Out” event, “'tis the season to be scary.” The event runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights through the end of October. Participants are encouraged to bring their costumes and their flashlights to Chamblin Bookmine at 4551 Roosevelt Blvd. Note: It’s not a haunted house, so the creepiness is organic, not staged jump-scares.Guests: <ul class="rte2-style-ul"><li>Amanda Foster, Chamblin Bookmine clerk and Boo Crew member</li><li>Jenifer Lawrence, Chamblin Bookmine clerk and Boo Crew member</li></ul>

Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week: Basketball Hall of Famer and Jacksonville University legend Artis Gilmore sets his sights on the seat currently occupied by City Council President Nick Howland.City leaders agree to pump $30 million into the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, even as new reporting reveals more than a year of financial “red flags” that preceded the budget debacle.St. Augustine resolves — for now — its contentious horse carriage debate, even as New York City makes plans to ban the centuries-old business.Local immigration detention center “Deportation Depot” mistakenly releases — then rearrests — two detainees. Byron Donalds brings his gubernatorial campaign to Jacksonville as polls show him with a solid lead against Democratic opponent David Jolly.Guests: David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-UnionJack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council presidentWill Brown, race and poverty reporter, Jacksonville TodayDeja Mayfield, reporter/weekend anchor, Action News JaxChamblin Bookmine after darkIf you’ve ever gotten lost wandering the aisles of the original Chamblin’s, you know the Roosevelt Boulevard “Bookmine” can present a logistical challenge. But turn out the lights, and what seems like a bibliophile’s dream can become a nightmare for the easily spooked. All the more reason to do it this month which, according to organizers of the annual “Lights Out” event, “'tis the season to be scary.” The event runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights through the end of October. Participants are encouraged to bring their costumes and their flashlights to Chamblin Bookmine at 4551 Roosevelt Blvd. Note: It’s not a haunted house, so the creepiness is organic, not staged jump-scares. Guests: Amanda Foster, Chamblin Bookmine clerk and Boo Crew memberJenifer Lawrence, Chamblin Bookmine clerk and Boo Crew member

Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week: <ul><li>Basketball Hall of Famer and Jacksonville University legend Artis Gilmore sets his sights on the seat currently occupied by City Council President Nick Howland.</li><li>City leaders agree to pump $30 million into the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, even as new reporting reveals more than a year of financial “red flags” that preceded the budget debacle.</li><li>St. Augustine resolves — for now — its contentious horse carriage debate, even as New York City makes plans to ban the centuries-old business.</li><li>Local immigration detention center “Deportation Depot” mistakenly releases — then rearrests — two detainees.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Byron Donalds brings his gubernatorial campaign to Jacksonville as polls show him with a solid lead against Democratic opponent David Jolly.</li></ul>Guests: <ul><li>David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-Union</li><li>Jack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council president</li><li>Will Brown, race and poverty reporter, Jacksonville Today</li><li>Deja Mayfield, reporter/weekend anchor, Action News Jax</li></ul>Chamblin Bookmine after darkIf you’ve ever gotten lost wandering the aisles of the original Chamblin’s, you know the Roosevelt Boulevard “Bookmine” can present a logistical challenge. But turn out the lights, and what seems like a bibliophile’s dream can become a nightmare for the easily spooked. All the more reason to do it this month which, according to organizers of the annual “Lights Out” event, “'tis the season to be scary.” The event runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights through the end of October. Participants are encouraged to bring their costumes and their flashlights to Chamblin Bookmine at 4551 Roosevelt Blvd. Note: It’s not a haunted house, so the creepiness is organic, not staged jump-scares.Guests: <ul><li>Amanda Foster, Chamblin Bookmine clerk and Boo Crew member</li><li>Jenifer Lawrence, Chamblin Bookmine clerk and Boo Crew member</li></ul>

First Coast Week in Review

A new study found race and ethnicity aren’t a big factor in cases handled by State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office .

9/11/19: Crime Cases & Fairness; Building Resiliency; Fall At The Farm; The Ritz

The Duval County Public Schoosl Board has hired lawyers in its fight to get a sales tax referendum before local voters.

9/10/19: DCPS Attorneys; 'First Coast Connect' Book Club; Changing A Company's Culture

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month .

9/9/19: Councilman Rory Diamond; Garden Club; First Coast Heart Walk

Friday on First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross , our panel of journalists on the Media Roundtable looked at the top stories of the week, including:

9/6/19: Friday Media Roundtable; Celebrating Arts Advocates

We took a closer look at some of the ways Hurricane Dorian impacted the First Coast with Kerri Stewart , Senior VP and Chief Customer Officer at JEA.

9/5/19: Dorian Recap; Climate Change & Storms; Crushing Opioids; Sofa Jazz

Wednesday's program was devoted to coverage of Hurricane Dorian.

9/4/19: Hurricane Dorian; Hurricanes And Insurance; Lane Pittman

We devoted the full program to the latest on Hurricane Dorian, and how Northeast Florida is preparing for it.

9/3/19: Preparing for Dorian; Coping With Hurricane-Related Stress

8/30/19: Friday Media Roundtable; Summer At The Cummer

As Hurricane Dorian bears down on Florida's east coast, it’s one more element of stress on the state that all of us could do without. That especially includes our kids.

8/29/19: Toxic Stress And Children; 10 Years Of Arts And Culture; Andy Zipf

An extraordinary scene last night at a meeting of the Jacksonville City Council.

8/28/19: City Council Meeting; Cannabis; Permaculture; First Coast Success

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