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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.
Featured image for “Investigation into LeAnna Cumber and JEA nears final report”
February 23, 2023

Investigation into LeAnna Cumber and JEA nears final report

Newly released emails seem to show that the husband of City Councilwoman LeAnna Cumber was more involved than known in…

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February 23, 2023

Jacksonville’s airport makes room for more flyers — and their cars

Jacksonville International Airport will add a third concourse, parking and added security space as the number of passengers grows.…

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Danone North America's brands include Silk, So Delicious, International Delight and others.
February 22, 2023

Danone North America adding jobs in Northwest Jacksonville

Danone North America says it will invest up to $65 million to expand its plant in Northwest Jacksonville.…

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February 22, 2023

Scottish Games return Saturday to Clay County Fairgrounds

Haggis and bagpipes, plus games, display and live music are part of the Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games at the…

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February 21, 2023

Mayo Clinic partners with FSCJ on nursing training

Mayo Clinic will help train students at Florida State College at Jacksonville who are working toward an associate degree in…

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February 21, 2023

New nonprofit will guide riverfront park development

The Riverfront Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement of the riverwalk and riverfront parks in Downtown…

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February 20, 2023

Jacksonville police officer charged with DUI

Jacksonville police officer Christopher Krukowski Lamont was arrested on a DUI charge while driving a personal vehicle in St. Augustine.…

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February 20, 2023

Suspect convicted in Clay County slaying

Michael R. Jackson faces the death penalty in the rape and murder of veterinary technician Andrea Boyer in 2007.…

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February 20, 2023

Four sue over collapsed dock ramp in St. Marys

Seventeen people were hurt when a dock gangway collapsed last September in St. ,Marys. A lawsuit alleges that the city…

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February 17, 2023

Van Gogh exhibit extended again in Jacksonville

“Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” will continue to glow and flow in Jacksonville. Its local appearance has been extended…

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February 17, 2023

Longtime Jacksonville dog park to close

Dog Wood Park in Jacksonville, a popular place to exercise a pet, will close Feb. 26 due to issues with…

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February 16, 2023

JSO appeals for help on ‘truly a cold case’ of homicide

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is trying to solve the 1990 shooting death of Glenn Morris, a 22-year-old dad who may…

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February 15, 2023

Time to kick the tires: Jacksonville auto show starts Thursday

New cars and trucks from 181 manufacturers will be on display at the 37th annual Jacksonville International Auto Show at…

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The Kingsley Plantation house.
February 15, 2023

Kingsley Plantation’s historical heritage on display Saturday

Free tours, historical demonstrations and more will be held Saturday at Jacksonville Kingsley Plantation on Fort George Island.…

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February 15, 2023

Jacksonville panhandling law passes easily despite concerns

Jacksonville City Council voted 16-3 in favor of a bill that prohibits panhandling or fundraising from medians without a permit.…

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February 14, 2023

DeSantis announces lawsuit reforms to fight ‘billboard attorneys’

Speaking in Jacksonville, Gov. Ron DeSantis promised reforms to decrease what he called frivolous lawsuits and predatory practices by some…

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February 13, 2023

Jacksonville’s panhandling ban set for vote despite opposition

Jacksonville City Council will vote Tuesday on a bill that blocks people from soliciting at intersections. Opponents say it criminalizes…

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February 10, 2023

City Council candidate under fire for ‘disparaging’ MLK parade video

A group of pastors says City Council District 7 candidate Jimmy Peluso posted a video that demeaned Black women and…

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February 9, 2023

VOTER GUIDE | Duval Property Appraiser 

Three candidates are running to be Duval County Property Appraiser: Danny Becton, Jason Fischer and Joyce Morgan…

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February 9, 2023

Electric Avenue: A showcase for electric vehicles in Jacksonville

Electric cars and trucks will take center stage at Jacksonville’s largest monthly hot rod and classic car cruise-in on Saturday…

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February 8, 2023

Special committee sets next steps in JEA investigation

The Special Investigatory Committee on JEA Matters will ask City Council colleague LeAnna Cumber to voluntarily speak with them.…

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February 7, 2023

City Council members assail JEA committee as ‘very, very scary precedent’

Five Jacksonville City Council members took issue Tuesday with a special committee investigating fellow member LeAnna Cumber.…

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More people are commuting to work on bicycles.
February 7, 2023

Feds help Jacksonville try to end bicyclist and pedestrian deaths

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in traffic safety grants to Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach…

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February 7, 2023

Disc golf is taking flight in St. Johns County

A public meeting is set for Monday to review plans for a new 18-hole disc golf course alongside the St.…