First Coast Connect With Melissa Ross

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Hosted by Melissa Ross, 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.

  • 53 minutes 4 seconds
    First Coast Week in Review: Billion-dollar bills
    Two billion-dollar projects hit the news in the same week: the Duval County jail and the Jaguars' stadium. Our panel discusses both.
    17 May 2024, 2:39 pm
  • 59 minutes
    A discussion with Jacksonville City Council President Ron Salem
    From the jail to the Jags, the city rolls out two billion-dollar projects in as many weeks.
    16 May 2024, 3:12 pm
  • 53 minutes
    A stadium deal and scorched-Earth reporting
    Today we take a closer look at renovation plans for EverBank Stadium. Then we talk with the author of “The Heat Will Kill You First.”
    15 May 2024, 4:55 pm
  • 53 minutes
    A boost to independent bookstores
    A local couple teams up to help others who want to get into the book business
    14 May 2024, 3:16 pm
  • 53 minutes
    The impact — and victims — of medical racism
    Health equity experts and a patient discuss the continuing effect of discrimination in health care.
    13 May 2024, 2:57 pm
  • 53 minutes
    On Friday’s Week In Review: Laura Street Trio redux and U2C overruns
    JTA faces scrutiny over Skyway 2.0, and the developer of the Laura Street Trio proposes a new deal.
    10 May 2024, 2:50 pm
  • 53 minutes
    Stadium deal announced but not unveiled
    What should city taxpayers expect — and watch for — in the days and weeks ahead?
    9 May 2024, 3:10 pm
  • 53 minutes
    The legacy of Bob Graham
    Government attorney Chris Hand discusses the legacy of former U.S. Sen. and Florida Gov. Bob Graham.
    8 May 2024, 2:56 pm
  • 53 minutes
    The scandal behind the JEA scandal
    We talk with three investigative journalists about their reporting into ghost candidates, dark money and a statewide effort to undermine elections.
    7 May 2024, 2:48 pm
  • 53 minutes
    Humanitarian awards and medical headlines
    We discuss the OneJax Humanitarian Awards and get a House Call from Dr. Joe Sirven.
    6 May 2024, 3:31 pm
  • 53 minutes
    First Coast Week in Review: Abortion and Gaza protests
    From abortion to Gaza protests to DEI, our media panel explores the week’s top headlines.
    3 May 2024, 3:19 pm
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