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Media Contact: Neily Jones, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org Jacksonville Today Earns National Recognition in 2026 Nonprofit News Awards Four-part series “The Show Must Go On” named Best Investigative Journalism – Small Division June 29, 2026 — Jacksonville, Fla. — Jacksonville Today received national recognition from the Institute for Nonprofit News in its 2026 Nonprofit News Awards (the …

Media Contact:  Neily Jones, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media and VyStar Credit Union Launch Caregiving Event Series to Support Northeast Florida Caregivers  Community-focused events provide practical resources, expert guidance, and connection for those navigating caregiving  June 10, 2026 — Jacksonville, FL – WJCT Public Media, in partnership with VyStar Credit Union, invites the community to take …

Media Contact:  Neily Jones, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media Appoints Geri Cirillo as Interim President and CEO Cirillo’s 30+ years of service to the organization ensures consistency in daily operations while a national executive search progresses April 21, 2026 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media today announced the appointment of Geri Cirillo as Interim …

Media Contact:  Neily Jones, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org Introducing the Northeast Florida News Collaborative Jacksonville (January 20, 2026) – A coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including Jacksonville Today – plan to tackle the issue of housing costs as a shared editorial project in 2026.  Working together, these print, digital and broadcast outlets will examine the …

Media Contact:  Neily Jones, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT PUBLIC MEDIA ANNOUNCES: New channel lineupFind Your Favorites — and Discover Something New Jacksonville, FL — January 5, 2026 — WJCT Public Media is proud to announce the refreshment of its broadcast television lineup, offering viewers across Northeast Florida five free local channels designed to inform, inspire and …

Media Contact:Neily Jones, Promotion & Marketing Associate904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org 23rd Annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive Hosted by WJCT Public Media Returns This November Community-wide collection of new and lightly used sweaters, jackets, socks and blankets begins Saturday, November 1, 2025 October 29, 2025 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media is partnering with VyStar Credit Union, Suddath and the …

Neily Jones, Promotion & Marketing AssociatePhone #: 904.318.2633Email: nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media Celebrates Public Radio Music Day October 29, 2025 Experience a Night of Local Music Discovery with WJCT News 89.9 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — October 27, 2025 — WJCT Public Media invites listeners to join the celebration of Public Radio Music Day 2025 on Wednesday, October 29 at 9 p.m., …

Neily Jones, Promotion & Marketing Associate904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media Announces Retirement of David McGowan in 2026 National search planned to identify organization’s next President and CEO Oct. 14, 2025 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, today announced that David McGowan will retire as President and CEO …

Media Contact:Neily Jones(904) 318-2633nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media’s Local Education Services Expand with New Reach, New Audiences Early learning family engagement program now in 12 sites; Jobs Explained supports workforce development services across the region Oct. 8, 2025 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, today announced enhancements to its …

Media Contact:Neily Jones(904) 318-2633 nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media’s Local News Products Expand Audiences Jacksonville Today now reaches more than 50,000 daily subscribers; WJCT News 89.9 reports record audience growth Oct. 6, 2025 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, today announced new milestones in its audience development efforts — demonstrating …

Media Contact: Neily Jones (904) 318-2633 nbraren@wjct.org  New Beginnings: WJCT Public Media Starts 2025-2026 Fiscal Year with Strong Community Support, Including Service of Two New Trustees Public media organization transitions to a fully community-funded model Oct. 1, 2025 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, today marked an important …

Media Contact: Neily Jones, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org Film at WJCT Studios Expands Programming for 2025-2026 Season From new independent films to documentaries and classics, program to offer slate of 25+ live screenings Sept. 29, 2025 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, today announced the …

Media Contact:  Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media Announces Fifth Season of Award-Winning “What’s Health Got To Do With It?” With Additional Florida Stations New Season Launches September 27th JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sept. 23, 2025 — WJCT Public Media is proud to announce the return of its flagship health program and podcast “What’s Health …