First Coast Connect With Melissa Ross

It's the week's biggest headlines, from drama on the City Council floor and political change on the dais to the effects of NOAA cutbacks on hurricane season.

A new research study confirms the presence of pollutants and pesticides in the blood of some southern Georgia residents.

As hurricane season gets underway, First Coast News' Chief Meteorologist Tim Deegan passes the torch to Lewis Turner.

From dwindling hopes for a budget deal to Hope Florida, we discuss the latest state political headlines with government expert Chris Hand.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from a land grab backlash to an end to “free lunch” at Duval schools.

We tell you about the history of Duval's signature frozen treat before it becomes a temporary team identity for the Jumbo Shrimp.

A new documentary explores how political philosopher Hannah Arendt's view on the roots of political terror and totalitarianism remains relevant today.

After 18 years of advocacy and 87 published op-eds, the parents of a schizophrenic son say they will fight till the end for a better care system.

The rise of an internet cybercriminal network known as “The Yahoo Boys” has been linked to nearly two dozen suicides, and many more destroyed lives.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from St. Johns County's search for a schools superintendent to Jacksonville's request for more DOGE oversight.

We talk to columnist and author Mark Woods about the future of “America's Best Idea” at a time of unprecedented challenges.

From maternal mortality to cancer fatality, health outcomes for women of color continue to be defined by disproportionate harm.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan discusses the latest city business and takes your calls and questions.

Following announcement of a 2½-year hiatus, we talk to MOSH's CEO about the museum's plans for the future.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from a wild week for wildlife to increasing tensions in City Hall.

The new chief of the Northeast Florida Criminal Training Center discusses her path to leadership in law enforcement.

Neurologist Dr. Joe Sirven discusses the latest medical headlines, including 17 ways to cut your risk of stroke, dementia and depression.

As lawmakers take a one-week break, our political analysts take stock of what's failed, what's passed (so far) and what's next.

The attorney for a jail inmate injured in custody plans to sue the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from a push to regulate e-bikes to new state regulations around dangerous dogs.

Thirty years after the hazardous waste processor packed up and vanished, Clay County residents still struggle with the plant's toxic legacy.

From surging assessments to mortgage “blacklists,” we talk about the new challenges of condo ownership.

A new task force report aims to stop continued destruction of the city's historic fabric.

We take a closer look at the effects of proposed billion-dollar cuts to PBS and NPR with WJCT President and CEO David McGowan.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from the latest figures on local homelessness, to student protests at both the high school and college level.

With just one work week left for Tally lawmakers, attorney and government expert Chris Hand updates us on the legislative yeas, nays and TBDs.

Teachers and students are resisting a legislative proposal defunding AB/IB and dual enrollment programs in Florida's public schools.

From the courtroom to the counselor's office, we explore why Duval County's child abuse rates remain stubbornly high.

Pediatric advocates say state and national policies are making Florida kids less safe. Then: Faculty members at Jacksonville University decry recent cutbacks.

From ICE on campus to the latest on a troubling jail death, we discuss all the week's headlines with our media roundtable.

The author of a new book explores the power of “No.”

Sixteen years after the Jacksonville Journey began, the city looks to retrace its steps in an effort to fight crime.

How the president's unstable tariff policies are affecting the global economy, international relations and your budget.

How do the president's attacks on judges, educational institutions, law firms and accepted norms challenge the legal system, and how might the outcomes affect ordinary Americans?

It's the week's biggest headlines, from a state move to reduce AP funding in schools to a jail inmate in critical condition.

Judge Mose Floyd discusses the successes and challenges of running the region's largest diversion court for military veterans.

The CEO of one of the region's largest Head Start programs talks about student success and an uncertain funding future.

From local immigration law to federal tariffs, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan breaks down the latest headlines — and answers your questions.

Advocates worry laws proposed to streamline city operations could diminish citizen participation.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from Florida's special election takeaways to the mayor's non-veto of immigration legislation.

A Florida nurse-turned-advocate is fighting to change end-of-life care through legislation.

Florida wildlife officials host three public meetings to decide whether to hold the state's first bear hunt in a decade.

In our monthly “House Call” from Dr. Joe Sirven, we discuss the latest medical headlines.

We talk to award-winning novelist Lauren Groff about her work, her writing process and her mission to bring banned books back to Florida.

Our media panel unpacks the week's top headlines — from a City Council crackdown on immigration to a state legislative push to loosen restrictions on child labor laws.

From special election drama to JEA rate hikes, the author and government expert offers analysis of the latest state and local political headlines.