23rd Annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive Hosted by WJCT Public Media Returns This November

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 …

WJCT Public Media Celebrates Public Radio Music Day October 29, 2025

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., …

WJCT Public Media Announces Retirement of David McGowan in 2026

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 …

WJCT Public Media’s Local Education Services Expand with New Reach, New Audiences

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 …

WJCT Public Media’s Local News Products Expand Audiences

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 …

New Beginnings: WJCT Public Media Starts 2025-2026 Fiscal Year with Strong Community Support, Including Service of Two New Trustees

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 …

Film at WJCT Studios Expands Programming for 2025-2026 Season

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 …

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

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 …

Federal Funding Lost: House Votes to Approve Rescissions Package

Late Thursday evening, Congress approved the  Trump administration’s rescission plan, clawing back $1.1 billion in previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). CPB is the key conduit for distributing federal money to NPR, PBS, and their member stations — including WJCT Public Media. This decision strips CPB of funding meant to carry it through the next two …

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Senate Votes to Approve Rescissions Package

Early Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate passed its amended version of the Rescissions Act of 2025, which includes the proposed rescission of $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). This vote brings the bill one step closer to becoming law — and one step closer to eliminating future federal support for public media. The rescissions package …

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DeSantis Vetoes Funding for Florida Public Media

Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis exercised his line-item veto authority to eliminate Community Service Grants for local public media organizations in Florida, effective in the state’s fiscal year that begins today. For WJCT Public Media, this equates to an annual revenue loss of $470,000. Below is Florida Public Media’s statement on the action: “We are extremely disappointed by the governor’s decision …

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Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Date Set

The Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on the Rescissions Act of 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. The bill passed the House by a narrow majority Thursday, June 12. The hearing is intended to give senators an opportunity to understand and debate the contents of the rescissions package. Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought is …

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House Votes to Pass Rescissions | Call Your Senators Now

Thursday afternoon, the U.S. House voted to pass the Rescissions Act of 2025, moving one step closer to rescinding $1.1 billion in funds previously approved by Congress for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The U.S. Senate will vote next. The rescissions package totals $9.4 billion and also includes funds for USAID, the U.S. Institute of Peace and other foreign …

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Rescission Memo Delivered: Your Immediate Action Is Needed

Late Tuesday afternoon, the White House filed a “rescission” request with Congress, asking it to approve the clawback of already appropriated federal funding of public media for the next two years. This rescission request will be voted on first by the House, and if it passes by a simple majority vote there, it will move to the Senate. The House …

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CPB Funding Spared in House Budget Bill, but Uncertainty Remains

In the early morning hours of May 22, the House passed its reconciliation bill before heading to recess. This bill does NOT target or remove funds from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The reconciliation process will now move to the Senate. To defund CPB through the budget reconciliation process, both the House and Senate must pass a bill that …

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WJCT Public Media Launches Jacksonville’s Jazz Radio and New Show Bop City, Just in Time for Jazz Festival Weekend

Media Contact:  Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media Launches Jacksonville’s Jazz Radio and New Show Bop City, Just in Time for Jazz Festival Weekend JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – May 21, 2025 – WJCT Public Media is proud to announce the official launch of Jacksonville’s Jazz Radio on WJCT 89.9 HD4, a new 24/7/365 station dedicated …

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Trump Moves to Defund Public Media, Targeting NPR and PBS in Executive Order

Thursday night, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease all federal funding for NPR and PBS. This executive order targets the direct federal funding for NPR and PBS from the CPB. The order also targets the indirect federal funding for NPR and PBS from stations like WJCT. WJCT and the hundreds of …

WJCT Public Media Shares New Podcast: Kingpins & Catalysts

Media Contact:  Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media Shares New Podcast: Kingpins & Catalysts Host of First Coast Connect Anne Schindler’s series profiles nine people who have made a mark on Jacksonville.  April 1, 2025 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — WJCT Public Media today announced its newest podcast, Kingpins & Catalysts, a series of revealing, …

WJCT Public Media Brings the Acclaimed National Theatre Live Theatrical Experience to Jacksonville in partnership with London’s National Theatre and BY Experience

Media Contact:  Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media Brings the Acclaimed National Theatre Live Theatrical Experience to Jacksonville in partnership with London’s National Theatre and BY Experience The Motive and the Cue directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes to debut on March 19th at WJCT Studios. Jacksonville, Fla. – March 4, 2025 – …

WJCT Public Media Announces Film and Concert Series for 2025

Media Contact:  Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media Announces Film and Concert Series for 2025Three films and four concerts for the community from January through May JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – January 6, 2025 – WJCT Public Media and the Jacksonville Music Experience (JME) today announced a music-themed film series and another installment of their JME …