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Melissa Ross joined WJCT Public Media in 2009 with 20 years of experience in broadcasting, including stints in Cincinnati, Chicago, Orlando and Jacksonville. During her career as a television and radio news anchor and reporter, Melissa has won four regional Emmys for news and feature reporting.
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April 11, 2023

Rebel Readers: New group aims to share rejected books

Two former Duval County educators plan to stock Free Little Libraries throughout the city to distribute multicultural and challenged books.…

By Melissa Ross

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April 5, 2023

City suggests Donna Foundation move 5K away from election

Mayoral candidate Donna Deegan says there are no plans to change the date of the race, but a permit has…

By Melissa Ross

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A traffic signal stops vehicles at Sunbeam Road in Jacksonville.
April 3, 2023

Give your thoughts about traveling Sunbeam Road

The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization wants to hear your opinions about Sunbeam Road from San Jose Boulevard to Philips…

By Melissa Ross

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June 27, 2019

As seas rise, Florida will likely lose more coastal property value than any other state

As coastal property values drop, the economic effects could ripple inland.…

By Melissa Ross, Bill Bortzfield and Brendan Rivers