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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.
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May 12, 2023

Have your say on developing Clay County

The county has scheduled community meetings in May and June to get residents’ ideas for a strategic plan.…

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May 11, 2023

Construction nearing for First Coast Expressway bridge

The bridge over the St. Johns River will link Clay and St. Johns counties, just north of the existing Shands…

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May 11, 2023

Third annual Riverside Avondale garden tour is Saturday

The third annual Riverside Avondale Preservation Garden Tour will access several gardens for a look at different styles, with live…

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May 11, 2023

USS Orleck will reopen to public on Memorial Day weekend

The historic U.S. Navy destroyer will reopen at its new home on what is being called The Navy Pier.…

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May 10, 2023

Community Foundation finds a new president in Flint, Michigan

Isaiah M. Oliver, head of the community foundation in Flint, will replace retiring Nina M. Waters in Northeast Florida.…

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May 10, 2023

DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bill in Jacksonville

The bill sponsored by Rep. Kiyan Michael of Jacksonville imposes new restrictions on employers, hospitals and local governments.…

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May 10, 2023

Wolfson gets first portable MRI for children

Wolfson is the first children’s hospital in the Southeast to adopt the portable MRI system, which brings the equipment to…

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May 9, 2023

New city manager appointed for St. Augustine

The St. Augustine City Commission unanimously appointed Assistant City Manager David Birchim to replace John Regan when Regan retires June…

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May 5, 2023

Emergency operations chief resigns as hurricane season looms

Former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Chief Andre Ayoub will take over for Todd Smith, who departs while under investigation.…

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May 5, 2023

Former submarine officer takes helm at Navy Region Southeast

Capt. Ian Johnson took over for Rear Adm. Wes McCall as Navy Region Southeast commander at a ceremony Friday at…

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May 4, 2023

Massive I-95/I-295 project will take another year

COVID-19 and other issues have delayed a $176.8 million interchange project on the Northside far past the original completion date…

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May 4, 2023

Families can get a virtual marker for people killed on the road

The Florida Department of Transportation’s District 2 has developed a virtual Memorial Marker Pilot Program in Northeast Florida.…

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A design image shows one of the Behavioral Health and Wellness rooms that will be built on the third floor of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. | Vikki Mioduszewski, Wolfson Children’s Hospital
May 3, 2023

Players donates $3 million for Wolfson behavioral health unit

The new 20-bed Behavioral Health and Wellness Unit at Wolfson Children’s Hospital will double the number of beds available for children…

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May 3, 2023

Group opposes gay pride site as a threat to children

Citizens Defending Freedom-Nassau asked city officials to move the Fernandina Beach Pride event planned June 10 at a city park.…

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May 3, 2023

Your climate solution could be worth $10,000

Jacksonville University will hold a Shark Tank-like competition, asking community members to submit innovative solutions to environmental challenges.…

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May 3, 2023

Shrimp fest will draw thousands to Fernandina Beach

The 59th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival will descend on downtown Fernandina Beach this weekend with food, arts,…

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May 2, 2023

DeSantis signs ‘ESG’ ban in Jacksonville

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that he says will protect consumers from the environmental, social and corporate governance movement.…

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May 1, 2023

St. Johns River Ferry is returning to service

The ferry has been closed three months for routine maintenance required by the U.S. Coast Guard.…

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May 1, 2023

Help available to fight destructive pine beetle

Private landowners in Northeast Florida can apply for assistance fighting a pine beetle that has destroyed thousands of acres of…

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April 28, 2023

Jacksonville joins world’s largest diaper drive

The Diaper Bank for Northeast Florida is joining a national campaign to collect 2 million diapers for people in need.…

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April 28, 2023

Dredging planned next week in Salt Run

The monthlong project will remove about 10,000 cubic yards of material from the area for use as landfill, beach replenishment…

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April 27, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Why was a city park’s bathroom closed on Saturday morning?

“Why was a city park’s bathroom closed on Saturday morning?” a Jacksonville Today reader asked. The city says that’s changing.…

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April 27, 2023

Former St. Augustine mayor suspended as lawyer

Joseph Lester Boles was suspended for 90 days after he admitted to misconduct and conflict of interest after two complaints…

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April 26, 2023

Immigration bill sparks alarm among religious and Hispanic leaders

A bill in the Florida Legislature would make it a felony to transport people who may be in this country…