04: Evacuation Zones
Today we talk with Captain Billy Estep, interim Director of Emergency Management for the City of Jacksonville, about evacuating your neighborhood or town if a hazardous situation arises. Originally aired May 22, 2013.
First Coast Community Invited to “Shakespeare for Dummies”
(Jacksonville, FL, May 20, 2013); WJCT invites the First Coast Community to “Shakespeare for Dummies,” a screening and discussion about Shakespeare, his works, how to understand it all, and how it is all relevant today. The event will take place in the WJCT Studios on Tuesday, May 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to …
03: Building a Kit
A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you. Listen in to hear specifics on the suggested contents of your kit in order to …
02: Making a Plan
Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance. This segment will provide listeners with the importance of having a pre-determined plan for your family in a time of disaster as well as the contents needed to make it effective and where to go to get more information. Originally aired May …
01: Special Needs Registry
The Duval County Emergency Preparedness Division maintains a registry of clients who have been identified as persons with Special Medical Needs. These individuals require assistance during evacuations and sheltering. Listen in to hear specifics on the program and how you or your loved ones can get signed up. Originally aired May 1, 2013.
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Sweet Pete’s
Peter Behringer took his love of creating natural confections and opened Sweet Pete’s, a unique candy shop in the heart of Springfield.
TEAM UP After School Program
The TEAM UP program is a local after-school program that provides educational enrichment to at-risk students – and Eric Daniel Johnson is a driving force behind the program’s success.
SLOW Exhibition
The SLOW exhibition at MOCA Jacksonville focuses on artists, whose work in photography, film and video, explore questions of time and duration.
Theatre Jacksonville
Theatre Jacksonville is a volunteer-based community theatre that has been entertaining our community for over 90 years.
Surviving Mommie Dearest
Jacksonville business owner Jerry Rosenberg has teamed up with Christina Crawford, author of the controversial best-seller “Mommie Dearest,” to produce a companion documentary “Surviving Mommie Dearest” based on Christina’s one woman show.
Betty Grogan: Zoo Commissary Supervisor
This episode features Betty Grogan who prepares meals daily for over 300 animals at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens.
Chris Lee: Meat Shoppe Owner
This episode features Chris Lee who left the corporate world to own and operate a meat shoppe.
Chris Williams & Matt Bort: Messenger Bag Entreprenuers
This episode features Chris Williams and Matt Bort who talk about the genesis for creating their own messenger bags and how they turned it all into a business.
Andra Hall: Cupcake Bakery Owner
This episode features Andra Hall who coupled her passion for baking with her dream of owning and operating a cupcake bakery.
Cliff Leonard: Sculptor
This episode features Cliff Leonard, a Vietnam veteran who took up the art of sculpting late in life and sculpts bust of fallen service members from northeast Florida.
Tracy Pellicer: Pet Photographer
This episode features Tracy Pellicer who combined her love for animals and photography into a profitable business photographing pets and their owners.
Brian Lapinski: Organic Farmer
This episode features Brian Lapinski who owns and operates a small organic farm.
Joey Marchy: Blogger
This episode features Joey Marchy who started a blog to communicate his thoughts and ideas and promote events all geared towards creating a better community.
Tayloe White: Painter
This episode features Tayloe White who talks about her passion to create and how she turned this passion into a full-time career as a painter and artist.
Tri Vu: Architect
This episode features Tri Vu discussing why he chose to be an architect and why he has a love and passion for architecture.
Katie Yallaly: Pottery Painting Studio Owner
This episode features Katie Yallaly talking about her decision to open her own pottery painting studio.
Ed Hall: Political Cartoonist
This episode features Ed Hall who turned his love and passion for art into a career as a political cartoonist.
Drew Hunter: Design Director
This episode features Drew Hunter who’s childhood passions led him to his current occupation of designing dark rides for amusement parks all over the world.
Donna Peaslee: Dolphin Trainer
This episode features Donna Peaslee who’s passions led her to work with and train dolphins.
Brandy Garza: Shoe Boutique Owner
This episode features Brandy Garza talking about her motivations for opening her own shoe boutique.
Jason Sadler: T-Shirt Wearing Entrepreneur
This episode features Jason Sadler, who wears t-shirts for a living 365 days a year.