First Coast Connect: Week in Review

Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week: An influential group of business executives asks the City Council to lay off on its JEA investigation — and the council rejects the request. The surprising results of a community poll show support for a vision of the Skyway that doesn’t involve mass transit. A local woman plans to file suit over her court-ordered C-section.  The city’s DOGE committee finds no evidence of fraud or conflicts of interest after a $40,000, six-month probe. Guests: David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-Union Riley Phillips, reporter at First Coast News Jack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council president Justice Jam For nearly 50 years, a nonprofit law firm has provided free civil legal aid to North and Central Florida residents, focusing specifically on those who are low-income, disabled, elderly or military service veterans. The group provides services in 17 counties ranging from housing and family law to pursuing disability and VA payments. But the group’s mission hinges on community support. An upcoming fundraiser featuring live music and cocktails aims to help the group raise $30,000 to fund its services. The 3rd Annual Justice Jam will take place at 6 p.m. May 14 at Brick and Beam in Springfield. Guests: LaTonya Lipscomb Smith, heirs property project manager, Three Rivers Legal Services Inc. Kevin Rabin, litigation director, Three Rivers Legal Services Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.