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Dan Scanlan is a veteran journalist with almost 40 years as a radio, television and print reporter in the Jacksonville area, as well as years of broadcast work in the Northeast. An avid automobile enthusiast who has written about classic cars and events for national magazines, Dan began his broadcast career at radio stations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He moved to Jacksonville in the early 1980s to be news director at a local station, then shifted to WJXT-TV as overnight and morning news anchor and reporter. That led to three years at the NBC station in Jacksonville as police reporter and morning news anchor, followed by time as a public relations and advertising director involved in a number of political campaigns. 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.
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Vianca Grullon in a life preserver. | Provided by attorney Judd Rosen
February 6, 2025

Couple sues after Sea-Doo pontoon flips on toddler

Fifteen-month-old Vianca Grullon was trapped under the Sea-Doo Switch after it flipped on Black Creek.…

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Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Grant Udinski as its new Offensive Coordinator. | Jacksonville Jaguars
February 6, 2025

Jags hire new offensive coordinator from Vikings

The Jaguars’ new offensive coordinator is Grant Udinski, who was assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach in Minnesota.…

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An artist rendition of the Dorion Family Pediatric Center at the Mandarin campus of Community Hospice and Palliative Care. | Community Hospice & Palliative Care
February 5, 2025

Pediatric center coming to palliative care facility

Community Hospice & Palliative Care has begun construction of the Dorion Family Pediatric Center in Mandarin.…

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A crowd fills A. Philip Randolph Boulevard during a Melanin Market in 2023. | LIFT JAX
February 5, 2025

Main Street program sparks historic Eastside corridor

Florida Avenue Main Street aims to transform A. Philip Randolph Boulevard into a bustling business district.…

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A mannequin in a crewmember's jacket seems to point to a handmade model of the USS Orleck in a former berthing area of the veteran Navy destroyer. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 4, 2025

USS Orleck’s new interactive displays re-create life at sea

An extensive display of artifacts and information about Jacksonville’s museum ship will be unveiled Saturday.…

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Former Jacksonville Jaguars lineman Tony Boselli is honored with Jaguars owner Shad Khan during halftime of a game Oct. 9, 2022. | Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
February 3, 2025

Tony Boselli hired as Jaguars’ executive vice president

The Hall of Famer had been involved in the Jaguars’ search for a new head coach.…

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Speed zone cameras are coming soon to three school zones in Neptune Beach, police said. | News4Jax
February 2, 2025

Cameras will soon catch speeders in 3 Neptune Beach school zones

Neptune Beach will soon install speed zone cameras near three schools.…

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MOSH curator Ryan Enger talks about the museum's new MindWorks exhibit, on the second floor through May. | Dan Scanlan, Florida Today
January 30, 2025

New MOSH exhibit MindWorks gets inside your head

The latest MOSH exhibit – MindWorks – brings ideas like decision-making, memory and emotion to life through interactive displays.…

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A drawing shows Baptist Health's planned new, four-story emergency tower on Prudential Drive. | Baptist Jacksonville, Hoefer Welker
January 28, 2025

Baptist Health unveils details of new ER tower

The addition on Baptist’s main campus will include two distinctive emergency rooms for adults and children.…

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Church pastors pray over Sheriff T.K. Waters and Sheriff's Office staff after the new Operation Safe Passage program was launched at Builders of the Faith Community Church on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 28, 2025

Cops and clergy offer gang members a ‘Safe Passage’

The new Safe Passage program gives people the support they need to leave a life of gangs and violence.…

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The University of North Florida presented this watercolor painting of the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services to donors Gary and Laine Silverfield. | UNF
January 27, 2025

UNF names education college for Gary and Laine Silverfield

UNF celebrated the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services in honor of the longtime donors.…

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Breon Allen, 7, was shot to death in a drive-by shooting lon Jan. 24, 2025. | MAD DADS
January 27, 2025

A deadly weekend: Boy killed in shooting; baby run over

A 7-year-old boy died in a drive-by shooting, and an 8-month-old was placed on the road and run over.…

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Former Nassau County sheriff’s Sgt. James Darrell Hickox of Callahan. | News4Jax
January 27, 2025

Ex-Nassau County cop sentenced for fraud and drugs

Former Nassau County police Sgt. James Darrell Hickox was sentenced to 17½ years in federal prison.…

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Sam Mousa
January 27, 2025

Funeral set for former city leader Sam Mousa

Funeral services for Sam Mousa will be Wednesday at George Antiochian Orthodox Church.…

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January 24, 2025

Jaguars hire Liam Coen as head coach

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator, Liam Coen, becomes the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 10th head coach.…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses illegal immigration during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Jacksonville. He is flanked by Rep. Kiyan Michael, R-Jacksonville, and Sheriff T.K. Waters. | Ron DeSantis, Facebook
January 23, 2025

DeSantis comes to Jax to push immigration proposals

Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined immigration reforms he is proposing to the Florida Legislature.…

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters announces the arrest of a corrections officer. | News4Jax
January 23, 2025

Jacksonville corrections officer charged in domestic dispute

Corrections Officer Christopher E. Bowens was charged with battery and false imprisonment.…

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Banks is shown on the day he was introduced to the public, July 20, 2023. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 22, 2025

Banks the jaguar is leaving Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Banks will move on to participate in a species survival program and meet a potential mate.…

Featured image for “Baalke out as Jaguars GM as search for a new coach falters”
Trent Baalke has been fired as general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 22, 2025

Baalke out as Jaguars GM as search for a new coach falters

Trent Baalke has been fired as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ general manager, just over a month after the head coach was…

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HabiJax staff and volunteers work to erect the frame of a new home in October 2024. | HabiJax
January 22, 2025

HabiJax merges with Nassau County group

HabiJax says the merger will allow the groups to serve more families across Northeast Florida.…

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Cars travel on a snow covered highway Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Houston. | David J. Phillip, AP
January 21, 2025

Northeast Florida battens down for rare blast of winter

Public officials encourage people to stay off the roads as a winter storm coats the area with freezing rain and…

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A police bodycam shows Jacksonville Officer Mindy Cardwell pulling a handgun from a driver's holster during a traffic stop on North Main Street. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
January 21, 2025

Officer could be fired for accidentally shooting driver

Jacksonville Officer Mindy Cardwell is accused of accidentally shooting a man while removing a gun from his holster.…

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Jacksonville City Council Member Tyrona Clark-Murray waves to the crowd at the 43rd Martin Luther King Jr. Grand Parade in Downtown Jacksonville on Jan. 15, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 17, 2025

Brutally cold forecast delays Jacksonville’s MLK parade

Organizers fear that wind chills in the 20s could be dangerous for MLK marchers.…

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Atlantic Coast High School. | Facebook
January 17, 2025

Atlantic Coast High student dies after being hit by car

The student was crossing Old Kings Road South toward a school bus stop when she was hit.…