First Coast Connect With Melissa Ross

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Synopsis

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.

Episodes

  • The right to hunt and fish

    23/09/2024

    We hear from both sides on the effort to enshrine “traditional” hunting and fishing rights in Florida’s Constitution.

  • First Coast week in review

    20/09/2024

    From perp walks for kids to a local neighborhood paying out of pocket for police officers, we talk about the week’s headlines.

  • New flood disclosure requirements

    19/09/2024

    A new Florida law on what owners must tell before they sell takes effect Oct. 1.

  • Expert analysis of state and local politics

    18/09/2024

    We discuss everything from city budget prospects to proposed state amendments with local government expert Chris Hand.

  • When DNR is DOA

    17/09/2024

    Patients with terminal illnesses may be surprised to learn their health directives are routinely ignored.

  • TikTok on trial

    16/09/2024

    As the social media giant heads to court for a key hearing on its future, how will social media regulation affect users — and First Amendment law?

  • First Coast Week in Review

    13/09/2024 Duration: 51min

    Our panel discusses some of the biggest stories of the week, including the return of police pensions, rising floodwaters and police questioning voters over abortion petition signatures.

  • Congressional District 5 race: Candidate Jay McGovern

    12/09/2024 Duration: 51min

    Democratic contender Jay McGovern explains why he’s running against Rep. John Rutherford, R-FL5.

  • Debate analysis of the Trump/Harris faceoff

    11/09/2024 Duration: 51min

    A political expert joins us for post-debate analysis from the Trump/Harris presidential debate in Philadelphia.

  • Ask Mayor Donna Deegan

    10/09/2024 Duration: 51min

    Jacksonville’s mayor joins us to discuss the final stretch of the budget season and to take all your calls and questions.

  • The tragedy and triumph of a local baseball legend

    09/09/2024 Duration: 51min

    A legendary Jacksonville baseball manager who survived one of the deadliest accidents in sports history is the subject of a new book.

  • First Coast Week In Review

    06/09/2024

    A GOP registration surge, a controversial Riverside development and a whistleblower who says he was fired for revealing a state parks plan.

  • Who owns your mugshot?

    05/09/2024

    The politics, policies and permanent implications of mugshots.

  • Celebrating the 904

    04/09/2024

    More than just a number, 904 Day celebrates what it means to be a First Coast resident.

  • Help for cold case survivors

    03/09/2024

    An annual event brings together experts, survivors and law enforcement to help guide those living with unsolved homicides.

  • First Coast Week In Review

    30/08/2024

    Our First Coast Week in Review panel discusses the biggest stories of the week.

  • Rapid response mental health for kids

    29/08/2024

    A pilot program from Nemours Children’s Health aims to expedite acute mental health services for kids ages 2 to 17.

  • A career snapshot of photographer Bob Self

    28/08/2024

    On the eve of retirement for Florida Times-Union staff photographer Bob Self, he joins us to discuss the only full-time job he’s ever had.

  • The joys and challenges of self-publishing

    27/08/2024

    Have you ever thought about self-publishing a book? Hear from some authors who have done it.

  • Healing and reflection, one year later

    26/08/2024

    On the one-year anniversary of the Dollar General store shooting, Jacksonville is still grappling with its effect.