Our media panel discusses Mayor Donna Deegan's first budget, closed swimming pools and affordable housing. Plus, a few minutes with Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw.

Florida studies whether radioactive waste could be converted to road paving; the I'm A Star Foundation plans its Jacksonville HELPS celebrity basketball game; Florida Theatre is closed for renovations; which summer movies are worth your time?

When will we get relief on housing costs?; Threads takes on Twitter; more fireworks at Duval Schools; BREW Five Points celebrates nine years.

On Friday, 1904 Music Hall stunned Jacksonville social media with the announcement that it’s closing in August, after 12 years Downtown. Today, we talk about what it takes to run a small, live music venue in this town. What are some of the biggest challenges operators face, along with some of the biggest rewards that keep them going?

City Councilman Ron Salem just started his new role as City Council President. He joined us to talk about what his leadership will look like for the next year.

Our media panel discussed Donna Deegan's inauguration, Riverfront Plaza, Duval school busing and Ben Frazier's funeral, among other topics.

A new state law protects Black marijuana farmers; scientists boost honey bees’ immune systems; Setlan Coffee teams up with MOCA Jax; Cre8Jax runs down Jax events.

Al Letson joins First Coast Connect at interim host; JEA has tips to keep utility bills down; surfing legend Mike Whisnant shapes surfboard contest; The Man In Overalls celebrates 15 years in business.

Our media panel discussed Donna Deegan's inauguration, Ben Frazier's death and the search for a Duval Schools superintendent.

Attorney General Ashley Moody lobbies to stop recreational marijuana; mosquito-borne illnesses confirmed; how to stay safe from rip currents; Jacksonville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is back.