Michelle Corum
Michelle Corum joined WJCT as "Morning Edition" host in 2012 and has worked in public broadcasting as an announcer and reporter for public radio stations in Lawrence, Kansas, and Interlochen, Michigan. She also manages WJCT's Radio Reading Service for sight-impaired listeners. Her news and feature stories have aired on NPR and the Great Lakes Radio Consortium, and her newscasts have been recognized in the Florida AP Broadcasters Best Radio Newscast categories. Michelle has experience in corporate communication in the metro D.C. area. She earned a master of science degree in administration from Central Michigan University in 2000 and holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Troy University in Alabama.
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Squatters caused this damage in the home of Patti Peeples in Jacksonville. | Patti Peoples
April 3, 2024

Jacksonville woman finds squatters in her home

Patti Peeples helped prompt a tougher Florida law against people who move into homes and refuse to leave.…

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April 1, 2024

ARC opens home for people with intellectual disabilities

The ARC Jacksonville created The Lodges to provide independent living along with mental health support.…

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A person sits near their tent in an empty lot near Ashley and Clay streets in Downtown Jacksonville on March 8, 2024. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
March 21, 2024

Jacksonville works to comply with new homeless law

Mayor Donna Deegan says the law adds urgency to efforts the city has already begun to get people off the…

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“Matches Made in the Heavens” will start at 7 p.m. Friday at MOSH. | Museum of Science and History
February 7, 2024

Planetarium illuminates ‘Matches Made in the Heavens’

The Museum of Science & History will help viewers see cosmic couplings of binary stars and merging galaxies in a…

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The Kerr-McGee Superfund site is along the St. Johns River and Talleyrand Avenue. | Multistate Environmental Response Trust
January 26, 2024

Meetings planned on Kerr-McGee Superfund cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the property owner, Multistate Trust, will discuss air monitoring and other safety measures.…

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November 27, 2023

JaxbyJax Literary Arts Fest celebrates its 10th year

Jacksonvillle’s signature literary event includes workshops, coaching, readings and a student showcase.…

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Jacksonville Chief Resiliency Officer Anne Coglianese.
November 2, 2023

Climate change panel features chief resilience officer

Anne Coglianese will be part of a panel discussion next week hosted by Jacksonville Today’s ADAPT.…

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Creekside High School | News4Jax
October 6, 2023

3 Creekside students arrested for school ‘hit lists’

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old and two 14-year-olds for threats to harm or kill other students.…

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Bees today are threatened with parasites, pesticides, and climate change. | Michelle Corum, WJCT News 89.9
August 18, 2023

Beekeepers huddle as their vital insects face threats

Bees are critical to the world’s food supply, but they are threatened with parasites, pesticides and climate change. …

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Shaun Newman, left, and Ed Stansel judge the Best in Show competition of the First Coast Cup event Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Ruby Beach Brewing in Downtown Jacksonville. | Randall Merideth
July 31, 2023

Home brewers go for the gold at First Coast beer competition

Members of the Cowford Ale Sharing Klub were among those competing Saturday at Ruby Beach Brewing in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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June 1, 2023

Rally planned Friday in Jacksonville to condemn gun violence

People are asked to wear orange to remember shooting victims on National Gun Violence Awareness Day.…

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May 9, 2023

NOAA awards $6 million for Hogans and McCoys creeks

Groundwork Jacksonville received two grants to restore the creeks as part of the planned Emerald Trail.…

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Michelle Davis-Singleton, right, buys honey from Christie Leach at Bee Friends. | Michelle Corum, WJCT News
April 17, 2023

Those busy bees: Jax allergy sufferers turn to honey for relief

Bee Friends, a small business in Murray Hill, says more people are coming in for honey during the spring pollen…

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March 7, 2023

Jax Beach residents fight proposal for taller building

Some residents are up in arms over a proposed development (south of the beachfront Latham Plaza park) of a mixed-use…

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February 7, 2023

Inmates get help to succeed on the outside

Operation New Hope is partnering with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office to set up the nationally recognized Ready4Work program.…

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February 6, 2023

Hear what’s in the works for Downtown Jacksonville

A public meeting, “Riverfront 2025: A Look Ahead,” will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Jacksonville…

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February 1, 2023

Jax film fest moves Downtown this weekend

The Jacksonville Film Festival will take place Friday through Sunday at three Downtown venues.…

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January 19, 2023

USS Orleck could move to new home by March 31

The Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority board this week advanced a 10-year licensing agreement for the floating naval museum.…

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January 18, 2023

Jacksonville may outlaw hate speech displays

A proposed law would ban anyone from projecting images onto someone else’s building — a response to several antisemitic displays…