First Coast Connect With Melissa Ross

A former president of The Florida Bar, Michelle Suskauer, discusses the changes and challenges of the current moment.

Midway through St. Augustine's annual illumination, a look at how efforts to quell the crush are going.

A Florida rep hailing from the First Coast will serve as the state's next House speaker. We ask him about his priorities, past policies and next steps before taking charge.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from the governor's push for AI guardrails to the Susie Wiles interview heard "round the world."

Government expert Chris Hand offers his political prognostications for 2026.

A community rift develops over city investment dollars. We talk to both sides.

State Rep. Kim Kendall hopes to prevent another Guana debacle by creating rules around environmental land swaps.

A new documentary explores how author and activist Marjory Stoneman Douglas transformed how we think about the Everglades.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from jail locus promises to teachers suing the school district after being removed for social media comments.

State health officials move to roll back required school vaccinations for chickenpox and three other diseases.

From contentious City Council relations to the early explorations of election season, the mayor discusses the latest city headlines, and answers listener calls and questions.

Judges will allow an investor lawsuit rooted in the actions of JEA and Florida Power & Light Co. to move forward.

An assessment of river health shows an overload of pharmaceuticals, among other concerns.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from concerns about leadership of the Community Benefits Agreement committee to homeowner sticker shock over inflated mortgage prices.

A mom recently reunited with her children says wrongful abuse allegations are destroying families.

The author of “Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Jew?” examines the history of Jewish hatred — and Jewish resilience.

The search for Jacksonville's identity becomes a Civic Council campaign.

Dr. Joe Sirven joins us in his monthly "House Call" to discuss the latest medical headlines and answer health care questions.

From shopping local to thrift-gifting we explore holiday gifts to feel good about.

Government expert and attorney Chris Hand breaks down the month's political headlines.

A board-certified sleep psychologist shares how to manage insomnia without medication and why we should look beyond “sleep hygiene” to achieve meaningful rest.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from corruption allegations against Florida lawmakers to the growth of a residential Downtown.

Economist and author Peter Atwater explains the “K-shaped economy” and why confidence (or its absence) drives human behavior.

We meet the Democratic candidate challenging James Uthmeier for the role of Florida's top cop.

From fallout over the shutdown to an about-face on the Epstein files, attorney and analyst Rick Mullaney helps decipher the political tea leaves.

A new task force confronts one of the most pressing and expensive challenges for families: child care.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from emergency SNAP gap funding to allegations of fraud in the city's telehealth contract.

TEDxJacksonville's keynote speaker says your job isn't to compete with a system, but to “become more human."

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan discusses city business, from the politics of her predecessor to a profusion of downtown parkspace.

New rules and vendor fees are changing who can participate in the iconic Downtown event.

The city has proven unwelcoming for some urban farmers. We talk to agricultural and legal experts who hope to change that.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from JTA's costly effort to boost ridership to growing pushback to charter school expansion.

Home to two iconic restaurants, a river ferry and world famous shrimp — but what's the future of Mayport Village?

The revered restaurant rating system will expand its Florida footprint to include the First Coast in 2026.

From a rise in sleep disorders to a decline in peanut allergies, we talk about the latest medical headlines with Dr. Joe Sirven.

From fallout from the government shutdown to disagreement over property tax cuts, we break down state and local political headlines.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from local fallout from the government shutdown to the uncertain future of a historic marine attraction.

From MAHA to resilience to affordable healthcare, former House Speaker and Northeast Florida lawmaker Paul Renner offers his vision for governor.

Life on the outside brings special challenges for formerly incarcerated women.

A new poll takes Floridians' political pulse, and a native St. Augustinian unearths a shocking story from the city's civil rights past.

Local schools must make way as a charter school network prepares to occupy dozens of existing school buildings in Duval and around the region.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from council pressure on the Jacksonville Aviation Authority to back-to-back losses for the state attorney.

A local documentary series looks back at the unprecedented federal investigation into officer corruption, drug dealing and murder at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Acclaimed author and environmental reporter Craig Pittman talks about the endless inspiration of his home state.

A former prison investigator flags safety concerns as the Department of Corrections chief submits a “staggering” budget request.

Teachers at the University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville discuss threats, retaliation and the chilling effect of secret surveillance.