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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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Former Nassau County sheriff’s Sgt. James Hickox.
March 14, 2023

Second cop on DEA task force faces drug charges

Former Nassau County sheriff’s Sgt. Darrell Hickox has been charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.…

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March 13, 2023

Suspended driver’s license? Get it back with Operation Green Light

Drivers can avoid some fees through Operation Green Light in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. John’s counties.…

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March 10, 2023

Victory Park saved after residents discover deed

Arlington residents discovered a 32-year-old deed that blocks plans for a child learning center on the property — plans the…

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Patrick McDowell. | Nassau County Sheriff's Office
March 10, 2023

Shooter pleads guilty in slaying of Nassau County deputy

Patrick Rene McDowell faces a death sentence after Deputy Joshua Moyers was shot to death during a traffic stop in…

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March 9, 2023

Boeing breaks ground on new component operations facility at Cecil Airport

Boeing is already recruiting maintenance and support positions and anticipates creating more than 300 new jobs as the new facility…

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March 9, 2023

Jax launches registry to help in searches of endangered people

The alert came out early on March 3: A 2-year-old child was missing from a home on Avenger Lane. It…

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March 3, 2023

Protesters feel threatened over Confederate monuments

Take ‘Em Down Jax, which is fighting Confederate monuments on public property, held its weekly picket line Friday despite threats…

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March 3, 2023

Arlington Expressway in line for resurfacing

The public can get details about the Arlington Expressway resurfacing during an open house on Thursday.…

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March 2, 2023

New task force combats trafficking and child sex exploitation

Local sheriffs joined the FDLE and Department of Homeland Security to announce a new public-private partnership called INTERCEPT.…

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March 2, 2023

NASCAR great Jeff Gordon roars into The Amelia

Multiple charities will benefit from the 28th annual classic car event held this weekend at and around the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia…

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March 2, 2023

Dozens of roads closing for Gate River Run

Thousands of runners will hit the roads Saturday when the Gate River Run winds through Downtown and into parts of…

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February 28, 2023

Deegan holds huge lead in mayor’s race, but many voters undecided

A poll from the University of North Florida shows Democrat Donna Deegan with 37% support compared with 20% for Republican…

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February 28, 2023

1 dead after FDOT Road Ranger knocks pickup off Buckman Bridge

A 61-year-old driver died after a Road Ranger pickup hit his truck on the Buckman Bridge and knocked it into…

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February 27, 2023

Second arrest made in slaying of 13-year-old Prince Holland

Kentrevious Tyree Garard is accused of killing Prince Holland in a drive-by shooting as the boy returned home from football…

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February 27, 2023

Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St. Johns counties

Baptist Health will soon break ground on a medical campus in Yulee, and construction is underway on a primary care…

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February 24, 2023

Catholic bookstore sues city over Human Rights Ordinance

The Queen of Angels Catholic Bookstore says Jacksonville’s HRO prevents the store from expressing its rejection of transgender pronouns.…

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February 24, 2023

Monster Jam Jax: Big trucks and a Downtown traffic jam

Jacksonville’s annual Monster Jam monster truck show will rumble into TIAA Bank Field on Saturday night for an estimated 70,000…

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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.…