Wild ideas on Cumberland Island
Jun 30, 202651m
As the National Park Service shifts preservation priorities, some fear expanded development of Georgia's pristine National Seashore.
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First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, along with spot news features and a weekly roundtable of local journalists.
WJCT News hosts First Coast Connect, a news show with 20 episodes published.
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