Michelle Corum Reporter and Radio Reading Service Manager email
Michelle Corum is a reporter who previously served as Morning Edition host at WJCT for a dozen years. She’s worked in public radio in Kansas and Michigan, had her stories heard on NPR, and garnered newscast recognition by Florida AP Broadcasters. She also oversees WJCT's Radio Reading Service for the blind. Michelle brings corporate communication experience from metro D.C. and holds a master's degree from Central Michigan University and a bachelor's degree from Troy University.
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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…