Matt Peiken

Wake Up, Jacksonville!

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Catch up on all the Jacksonville news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.

Author

Matt Peiken

Category

News

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WakeUpJAX.transistor.fm

Latest episode

Mar 27, 2026

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Episodes

Tuesday, Nov. 18: Teacher Impasse + Children Recovered + Road Revamp + UNF Plan + Campus Extremism 18.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Teacher Impasse: Clay educators, district face off over stalled raises. Children Recovered: Operation finds 131 missing kids; charges filed. Road Revamp: King Soutel district funds major New Kings Road overhaul. UNF Plan: Trustees approve 10-year campus expansion blueprint. Campus Extremism: UNF decries anonymous “Osprey Nationalist” rhetoric.

Monday, Nov. 17: Eateries' Sidewalk Expansion + Duval Delegation + Publix Moves Forward + Beyond 'City of Renderings' 17.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Sidewalk Expansion: Jacksonville OKs more outdoor dining to boost Downtown vibrancy. Duval Delegation: Revised bills advance on school board counsel, aviation authority revamp. Kings Road Upgrade: $6M project launches to improve safety, spur Northwest revitalization. Publix Moves Forward: North Jacksonville store clears zoning hurdle in major development. D...

Friday, Nov. 14: Murder Suspect History + Campus Hunger + Eastside Protections + Housing Growth 14.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Guthrie History: Suspect tied to 2017 killing; family faults system. Food Aid: Council OKs $200K emergency funding as SNAP lapse strains families. Campus Hunger: UNF students skip meals amid prolonged SNAP freeze. Eastside Protections: New law blocks historic zoning, weakening preservation tools. Housing Growth: City approves 1,191 homes across six subdivis...

Thursday, Nov. 13: Telehealth Fraud Probe +Council Weighs Food Relief + New Mormon Temple + Surf Park Planned + Clay County Couple Buys Marineland 13.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Jacksonville Telehealth Contracts Under Review: Council probes fraud, conflict claims in city health program. Council Weighs Emergency Food Relief Funding: Bills propose millions to aid residents after SNAP lapse. Jacksonville to Get First LDS Temple: $27M Mandarin site marks Florida’s fifth Mormon temple. Surf Park Planned for Jacksonville: Global develope...

Wednesday, Nov. 12: Veteran Business Grants + Symphony Leadership + UNF Affordability + Commuter Safety + Harris Teeter Coming 12.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Veteran Business Grants: Jacksonville issues first $2,000 grants to local veteran-owned businesses. Symphony Leadership: Alison Bolton named new Vice President and General Manager of Jax Symphony. UNF Efficiency Ranking: UNF ranks among Florida’s most cost-efficient universities, state audit finds. Commuter Safety Report: Jacksonville named Florida’s most d...

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Shipyards West Designs + Downtown Beating Death + Educator Loyalty Oath + Mayor's Pledge 11.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Shipyards West Park Plans: Jacksonville reveals updated $80M riverfront design. Downtown Beating Death: Homeless man dies after three beatings; suspect charged. Educator Loyalty Oath: Florida bill requires educators to swear loyalty oath. AI Leadership at NLP Logix: Fallon Gorman named president, CFO of NLP Logix. Mayor Deegan’s Civility Pledge rejecting po...

Monday, Nov. 10: Investigation of JSO + Shipyard West Park + Temp Jags Move + Animal Cruelty Arrest 10.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: JSO Investigation: Tributary probe reveals JSO’s pattern of excessive force and weak accountability. Shipyards West Park: Construction set for 2026 on Jacksonville’s $74.7M Northbank riverfront park. Union Decertification: Teamsters at Breakthru Beverage Florida face effort to end union representation.* Jaguars Relocation: Team likely to play 2027 season in...

Friday, Nov. 7: Food Relief + Voucher Audit + Mall Revivals + Demings Running + Professor Fired 07.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Food Relief: Jacksonville launches Duval Care Coalition to aid families hit by SNAP cuts. Voucher Audit: Lawmakers probe $75M in errors, delays in Florida’s school voucher program. Mall Revivals: Orange Park and Regency malls to be redeveloped for retail, dining. Governor Race: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings launches historic bid for governor. Professor...

Thursday, Nov. 6: School HQ Move + Eye on Shuttle Costs + Charter School Law 06.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: School HQ Move: Duval board approves relocating downtown offices to Baymeadows by 2027. Autonomous Shuttle: JTA faces scrutiny as new NAVI service costs $370 per rider. Charter School Law: Duval officials lobby to revise “Schools of Hope” rent-free rule. Fintech Partnership: UNF, city and Paysafe launch “JAX Hub” to boost fintech innovation. Crescent Landin...

Wednesday, Nov. 5: Cancer Funding + School District Move + Art Walk Fees 05.11.2025

Today's newscast includes these stories: Cancer Funding: Wolfson Children’s Hospital receives $37.5M to expand pediatric cancer care. District Relocation: Duval board votes on selling downtown HQ, moving to Baymeadows. Enterprise Village: Sulzbacher breaks ground on $38M housing project to fight homelessness. Art Walk Fees: Vendors protest new charges at Jacksonville’s First Wednesday Art Walk. St...

TRAILER: Wake Up, Jacksonville! 03.08.2025

Catch up on all the Jacksonville news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in less than five minutes.

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