Dan Scanlan Reporter email
Dan Scanlan is a veteran journalist with 40 years as a radio, television and print reporter in the Jacksonville area, as well as years of broadcast work in the Northeast. After a stint managing a hotel comedy club, Dan began a 34-year career as police and current events reporter at The Florida Times-Union before joining the staff of WJCT News 89.9.
Featured image for “Permanent fire station coming to Jacksonville’s Cedar Point”
Design illustration of new Fire Station 76. | Stellar and PQH
September 11, 2024

Permanent fire station coming to Jacksonville’s Cedar Point

Ground was broken on Fire Station 76, which will replace a temporary station in Northeast Jacksonville.…

Featured image for “After 32 years, iconic British pub in St. Augustine to close Sunday”
The Kings Head British Pub on U.S. 1 near St. Augustine. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 11, 2024

After 32 years, iconic British pub in St. Augustine to close Sunday

The King’s Head British Pub owner says a drop-off in customers means she can’t cover her costs some days.…

Featured image for “Jax coding program graduates first class, who created city services dashboard”
September 9, 2024

Jax coding program graduates first class, who created city services dashboard

Twenty-two teens and young adults are now graduates of the city’s new Jax Code 4 Change program, aimed at harnessing…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | When will the city replace Five Points trash cans?”
One of the new trash cans stands on Park Street in Five Points. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 6, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | When will the city replace Five Points trash cans?

A Jacksonville Today reader says trash cans in the Five Points area are still causing problems.…

Featured image for “Nassau County contractor indicted on fraud charges”
Craig Seabrooks posted this image of his unfinished home in Hilliard on his GoFundMe page. The contractor on the home, Nassau County builder Michael Chad Reed, was arrested on 12 charges related to construction fraud, according to his arrest warrant. | GoFundMe
September 6, 2024

Nassau County contractor indicted on fraud charges

A contractor from Hilliard has been arrested on a 12-count indictment that alleges he failed to complete homes that customers…

Featured image for “Flooded San Marco worries about what’s next”
City crews work to clear storm drains after flooding on Old St. Augustine Road at San Jose Boulevard on Friday morning, Sept. 6, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 6, 2024

Flooded San Marco worries about what’s next

In some ways, residents say, the flooding this week was worse than a hurricane.…

Featured image for “Last piece added at Norman Studios silent film site”
This is the two-story film set building on Commerce Street when Eagle Studios used it. The building also had an outdoor film stage, as seen in this early 1900s image, as well as a pool, now buried along Arlington Road. | Norman Studios Silent Film Museum
September 5, 2024

Last piece added at Norman Studios silent film site

Jacksonville has purchased a two-story film stage at the Norman Studios museum, preserving one of the last fully intact silent…

Featured image for “Jacksonville lands Florida’s first autonomous vehicle plant”
Henning von Watzdorf, CEO of Holon, announces plans for an autonomous vehicle plant on Jacksonville's Northside. The Holon autonomous vehicle is shown on the left. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 5, 2024

Jacksonville lands Florida’s first autonomous vehicle plant

Holon, a German company, will build autonomous vehicles that will be used on Jacksonville’s Ultimate Urban Circulator.…

Featured image for “FDOT wants us to stop trashing our roads”
Someone discarded a sofa along Butler Boulevard in Jacksonville. | Florida Department of Transportation
August 30, 2024

FDOT wants us to stop trashing our roads

A new campaign called “Litter Less Live More” is trying to educate drivers about the damage caused by littering.…

Featured image for “Laser strikes threaten aircraft in Jacksonville”
An FAA simulation of what a laser shot at an aircraft cockpit looks like. | FAA
August 30, 2024

Laser strikes threaten aircraft in Jacksonville

Pilots have reported at least 65 laser strikes at Jacksonville International Airport this year.…

Featured image for “Climate action plan begins to form in Jacksonville”
Ashantae Green, Jacksonville’s sustainability manager, speaks at a meeting Thursday to kick off Jacksonville's Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 29, 2024

Climate action plan begins to form in Jacksonville

A roundtable discussion Thursday began months of groundwork to create a Clean Air Northeast Florida Climate Action Plan. More ideas…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | Is the city fixing the smashed fence at Memorial Park?”
A new support wall was being laid Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Memorial Park. The metal fence damaged in a vehicle crash remained to be fixed. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 28, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Is the city fixing the smashed fence at Memorial Park?

A Jacksonville Today reader asks about repairs she saw at Memorial Park – now underway by the city.…

Featured image for “You can now ride a driverless vehicle to lunch in Brooklyn”
JTA will use the EV Star Passenger Van to transport people in Brooklyn. | GreenPower Motor Co.
August 27, 2024

You can now ride a driverless vehicle to lunch in Brooklyn

JTA is testing autonomous vehicles along Riverside Avenue in advance of launching its Ultimate Urban Circulator next summer.…

Featured image for “Shigella infection kills 2 bonobos at Jacksonville zoo”
Two bonobos at the Jacksonville zoo — Jenga and Jumanji — have succumbed to the Shigella bacteria. | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
August 27, 2024

Shigella infection kills 2 bonobos at Jacksonville zoo

The deaths of brothers Jumanji and Jenga comes just four days after a western lowland gorilla died from the infection.…

Featured image for “JU law school opens at new Downtown site”
Jacksonville University’s new College of Law is housed in more than 50,000 square feet on four floors of the former Atlantic Bank Building, built in 1909 at 121 W. Forsyth St. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 26, 2024

JU law school opens at new Downtown site

Jacksonville’s only law school has officially opened its home in the historic former Atlantic Bank Building.…

Featured image for “Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence featured in EverBank ads”
Trevor Lawrence will be the focus of nationwide marketing campaigns for EverBank. | EveryBank
August 23, 2024

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence featured in EverBank ads

The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback has been named EverBank’s new brand ambassador.…

Featured image for “2 indicted in drug-related shooting on I-95”
Roger Handberg, U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida, joins local and federal law enforcement officials to announce the indictment of two Jacksonville men. | News4Jax
August 21, 2024

2 indicted in drug-related shooting on I-95

The two Jacksonville men are suspected of running a large drug operation between California and Jacksonville.…

Featured image for “Restaurant owners charged after immigration raids”
Federal investigators raided the Kamiya restaurant last week. | News4Jax
August 20, 2024

Restaurant owners charged after immigration raids

Hua Yao Ke and Ping Ping Zheng are accused of harboring undocumented workers after raids at Kamiya 86 in Ponte…

Featured image for “Want a fire truck? St. Johns County is auctioning one”
This 2007 Pierce fire truck is part of the surplus property that St. Johns County will auction off Saturday, Aug. 17. 2024. | St. Johns County
August 16, 2024

Want a fire truck? St. Johns County is auctioning one

The truck is among 80-plus pieces of surplus property the county will auction Saturday in St. Augustine.…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | What is a Republican Party committeeman or committeewoman?”
Campaign signs are posted at Bowden and Spring Park roads for two candidates for state committeeman and state committeewoman. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 14, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | What is a Republican Party committeeman or committeewoman?

A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know more about candidates for state committeewoman and state committeeman.…

Featured image for “Fernandina names skate park after Poe Pinson”
Poe Pinson was introduced to skating when she was 4 years old. She is shown at WJCT Studios in May 2024.| Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2024

Fernandina names skate park after Poe Pinson

The city’s skateboard park will be renamed Friday to honor the 19-year-old Olympian from Fernandina Beach.…

Featured image for “Ollies and kick-flips abound as Artist Walk Skatepark opens”
Dozens of skaters and skateboarders used the Artist Walk Skatepark under the Fuller Warren Bridge on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 8, 2024

Ollies and kick-flips abound as Artist Walk Skatepark opens

The skatepark that anchors the new Artists Walk between Riverside Arts Market and Park Street officially opened Thursday.…

Featured image for “Norwood Plaza owner assailed over leaks and potholes”
Dozens of potholes pockmark the Norwood Plaza parking lot. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 8, 2024

Norwood Plaza owner assailed over leaks and potholes

City Council member Ju’Coby Pittman joined business owners to demand repairs.…

Featured image for “Black Creek flooding could drive out residents”
The Black Creek floods Lazy Acres Road in Clay County on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. | Clay County
August 6, 2024

Black Creek flooding could drive out residents

The north prong of Black Creek had reached 20 feet deep as of Tuesday afternoon — 4 feet above flood…