First Coast Connect With Melissa Ross

From the wisdom of the ancients to the music of Kid Rock, the former New York Times columnist reflects on the state of politics and our national disposition.

From the wisdom of the ancients to the music of Kid Rock, the former New York Times columnist reflects on the state of politics and our national disposition.

Local college students gather to fight misinformation and political bias.

The legendary music icon talks about the power of individuality, the Detroit “sound” and working with the Stones, Dylan and (some of) the Dead.

From the federal raid of a Georgia voting facility to the president's call to federalize elections, we discuss possible impacts on the midterms and beyond with government expert Chris Hand.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from ICE's effect on local students to a vanishing hologram at the Jacksonville airport.

Sweeping cuts by the state Department of Health could leave thousands of people without access to HIV and AIDS treatments.

New measles outbreaks, a U.S. pullback from global disease surveillance and genes > supplements.

After surviving two poisonings, a coma and imprisonment, the Pulitzer Prize-winning dissident scholar discusses threats to democracy and human rights.

On a new episode of the Reveal podcast, a Jacksonville reporter explores what happens when local elected officials adopt national talking points.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from the state of the Downtown bar business to how Minneapolis is changing the immigration debate in Florida.

With Jacksonville leading the state in commercial sex solicitations, we talk to two experts and a survivor about what works, what doesn't, and why.

The Northeast Florida News Collaborative unites seven regional outlets in an effort to build reporting strength through numbers.

St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews gives an update on development projects, problems and progress in the fast-growing county.

Minneapolis responds to another fatal shooting during a frigid weekend of protest.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from a push to unmask ICE to the attorney general's MLK Day rollback of “race-based” laws.

The bid puts the Florida House District 13 Democrat in an uphill battle against existing Republican Senator, Incumbent Ashley Moody.

The head of Cecil Airport & Spaceport discusses ongoing development, current challenges and why priorities have shifted from shooting for the stars to more terrestrial priorities.

A local civil rights attorney talks about the implications of recent ICE crackdowns for U.S. citizens and non-citizens alike.

It's the week's biggest stories, from a city employee's suspension over ICE comments to a local reporter making her own headlines for praising the Jags.

Artist Calida Rawles explores Black history and identity through her photorealistic paintings of partially submerged figures.

From an inverted food pyramid to Barbie on the spectrum, we diagnose the latest medical headlines with Dr. Joe Sirven.

We ask Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan what bills she's watching in Tallahassee, how she's preparing for a jail site search and more.

DCPS ends investigation, but won't return teacher Hope McMath to the classroom.

It's the week's biggest headlines, from the road to redistricting to rare pushback from Duval Schools on charter school expansion.

Frustration over hidebound, fine-inclined homeowners associations sparks a legislative bill to allow their dissolution.

With the 2026 legislative session set to begin, we explore the political battlefield, from bills to watch to the implications of foreign intervention.

The Jacksonville utility earned poor marks in the Sierra Club's "Dirty Truth Report" for its continued embrace of coal and slow transition to renewables.

A rebuilding year, from the Jags stadium to a new jail. We talk with reporter David Bauerlein about what stories to watch in 2026.

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.