Dan Scanlan
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 1980’s 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 before joining the WJCT News team.
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July 31, 2023

Nuclear Plant Vogtle begins delivering power to JEA

Unit 3 of Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro, Georgia, entered commercial service at 10 a.m. Monday.

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July 28, 2023

Just when you thought COVID was over: Cases are on the rise

The number of COVID-19 cases in Duval County has risen by 32% in the past month, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.

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July 28, 2023

Obelisk rises over JU entrance as a tribute to Arlington and Jax

The 31-foot-tall piece of art decorates a new traffic circle in front of Jacksonville University, reflecting the history and nature of Jacksonville.

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July 27, 2023

Some Jacksonville pools remain in disrepair even if they’re open

One mother from Arlington is frustrated by the conditions and canceled swim lessons. “It’s disgusting, and I am just really humiliated,” she said.

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July 25, 2023

Sheriff T.K. Waters explains shift in jail’s health care

The Duval County jail will cut ties with Armor Correctional Health after a former inmate died. The new provider, NaphCare, also has raised questions.

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July 25, 2023

UF picks Cathedral District for ‘JaxLab CityLab’ architecture program

A University of Florida graduate program will occupy the third floor of St. Johns Episcopal Cathedral ‘s administrative building.

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July 25, 2023

St. Johns County residents can get grants to elevate their homes

Five community meetings are set for residents who want to learn more about FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program.

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July 24, 2023

Late activist Ben Frazier in line for City Council honor

Six City Council members have introduced a resolution honoring the civil rights leader a month after he died.

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July 20, 2023

Babysitter arrested after infant dies in 133-degree car in Baker County

A babysitter in Macclenny was charged with aggravated manslaughter Wednesday after a 10-month-old girl was left in a car for five hours.

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July 20, 2023

Banks the baby jaguar introduced at Jacksonville zoo

The 4-month-old Banks made his public premiere Thursday with mother Babette at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.

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