First Coast Connect

Flooded with pollution 02.07.2026 51:00 ↓

A new report examines how America's longstanding racial divides amplify the impacts of climate change.

The 'Fee State' of Florida? 01.07.2026 51:00 ↓

Investigative reporter Jason Garcia explores what happens to Florida cities and small town budgets if voters approve property tax cuts.

Wild ideas on Cumberland Island 30.06.2026 51:00 ↓

As the National Park Service shifts preservation priorities, some fear expanded development of Georgia's pristine National Seashore.

In the blood 29.06.2026 51:00 ↓

A five-year pollution study kicks off after research finds chemical pollution in the bloodstreams of South Georgia residents.

First Coast Week in Review 26.06.2026 51:00 ↓

Dueling realities for JEA CEOs: The current one testifies before City Council; the former is back in court.

Resegregating neighborhoods? 25.06.2026 51:00 ↓

A scholarly study titled “Confederates in the Cul de Sac” examines how a community’s name affects its racial diversity.

The price ain’t right 24.06.2026 51:00 ↓

Locals worry they’re being priced out of the Nation’s Oldest City.

Power move 23.06.2026 51:00 ↓

Local activists petition JEA to phase out climate warming fossil fuels, including coal.

History of land conservation 22.06.2026 51:47 ↓

Environmental attorney and author Clay Henderson breaks down the key players and history of state-funded conservation efforts in Florida and where protections stand today.

Government expert Chris Hand 18.06.2026 51:00 ↓

As proposed property tax cuts loom, city officials look to balance the budget and Duval voters will consider supplementing teacher salaries.

Celebrating Emancipation Day 17.06.2026 51:00 ↓

Jacksonville civil rights activist and historian Rodney L. Hurst Sr. reflects on the importance of Juneteenth and his role during the Civil Rights Movement.

Life-saving lung study 16.06.2026 51:00 ↓

An American Lung Association employee discovers she has lung cancer thanks to a national study based in Jacksonville.

Foodie funding 15.06.2026 51:00 ↓

Food journalist Hanna Raskin explains how Downtown dining is getting a boost from restaurant incentives.

First Coast Week in Review 12.06.2026 51:00 ↓

AI slop enters campaign mode; Kevin Carrico’s public records are finally released; and city funding for a Downtown Publix remains uncertain

AG candidate José Javier Rodríguez 11.06.2026 51:00 ↓

A conversation with the Democratic candidate for Florida attorney general.

View to a blockade 10.06.2026 51:00 ↓

A local youth and labor delegation returns from Cuba to report on life under the embargo.