First Coast Connect

We talk with local fitness experts in our Real People Roundtable, discussing the importance of an active lifestyle. Then, pianist and composer Conrad Tao previews his upcoming performance at the Jacksonville Symphony.

House Bill 49 is fueling a discussion about finding a balance between addressing labor needs and ensuring the well-being of the state's youth. Then, Sportscaster Alessandra Pointbrand stops by to give us a recap on both collegiate and professional football games from this past weekend.

Our media panels looks back at the year's biggest headlines. Then, JME contributors share their favorite albums of 2023.

We speak with key players behind the upcoming film festival "Through Our Lenses," which is spreading awareness of inequalities within the LGBTQ community. Then our good friend Yaya Cardona shares all the events going on in Jacksonville this week.

Dr. Joe Sirven and Dr. Natohya Mallory share insights on the weight loss drug Ozempic. Then, Jacksonville Today reporter Will Brown explores the life of civil rights patriarch Lloyd Pearson. Finally, we hear about two efforts to revitalize North Springfield and Downtown.

Today we talk with passionate advocates of the Laura Street Trio, exploring their reasons for urging the city to preserve this iconic landmark. After that, we delve into the adventurous journey of two friends who embarked on a quest to attend 52 concerts this year.

We analyze the evolving landscape of sports gambling in Florida, investigating the societal and financial implications of these changes. After that, Lexie Zeller from Lakeview Health shares tips on maintaining sober etiquette during the holiday season.

Today we discuss the week's top headlines with four local journalists. Then, the Queen’s Six discusses their upcoming performance at St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church.

In the wake of a family member's passing, the common assumption is that their property will smoothly transfer to heirs, whether children or a spouse. Yet, complications surface in the absence of a will. We discuss how to avoid pitfalls. Then later in the show, singer and songwriter John Paul White joins us to discuss his career and upcoming performance.

The community poses questions directly to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan in what we titled "Ask the Mayor." Then, urban planner Ennis Davis enlightens us with a history lesson on LaVilla, recognized as the Harlem of the South.