WJCT Public Media Partners with StoryCorps to Foster Conversations Across American Ideological Divides
CONTACT: WJCT Public Media Neily Braren | 904.318.2633 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: WJCT Public Media / StoryCorps Nationwide One Small Step Initiative offers opportunity for people to talk about life experiences that formed their values and to listen with respect Northeast Florida Selected as 2020 Participating Community In 2020, when Americans face challenges unlike any other time in our …
Jake Shimabukuro and Orleans to Perform at the WJCT Soundstage in Fall of 2020
Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jake Shimabukuro and Orleans to Perform at the WJCT Soundstage in Fall of 2020 Performances will be presented in partnership with the Florida Theatre Jacksonville, Fla. — June 8, 2020 — WJCT, in partnership with the Florida Theatre, today announced that Jake Shimabukuro will perform at the WJCT Soundstage on October 2, …
WJCT to Convert 89.9 FM to All News/Talk Format and Change Name on July 13, 2020
Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT to Convert 89.9 FM to All News/Talk Format and Change Name on July 13, 2020 Conversion will expand local journalism and bring 13 new shows to Northeast Florida airwaves; station will be known as WJCT News 89.9 Jacksonville, Fla. – June 4, 2020 – WJCT today …
Announcing Jazz Festival Weekend on the Jacksonville Music Experience from WJCT
Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Announcing Jazz Festival Weekend on the Jacksonville Music Experience from WJCT Programming From Local and International Jazz Artists across TV, Radio, Streaming and Social Platforms Over Memorial Day Weekend Jacksonville, Fla. – May 18, 2020 – WJCT today announced Jazz Festival Weekend on the Jacksonville Music Experience …
“JoAnn and the Dragons” by Lenice S.
Name: Lenice S.Title: “JoAnn and the Dragons”Grade: 3rd
“The Princess Knight” by Liani S.
Name: Liani S.Title: “The Princess Knight”Grade: 3rd
“Meera – The Nature Girl” by Neora V.
Name: Neora V.Title: “Meera – The Nature Girl”Grade: 3rd
“Life Cycle of a Bird” by Fiona M.
Name: Fiona M.Title: “Life Cycle of a Bird”Grade: 3rd
“The Caring Turtle” by Aarush R.
Name: Aarush R.Title: “The Caring Turtle”Grade: 3rd
“Saving the Earth” by Amyrah M.
Name: Amyrah M.Title: “Saving the Earth”Grade: 2nd
“Penelope and Pip’s Extraordinary Day” by Penelope P.
Name: Penelope P.Title: “Penelope and Pip’s Extraordinary Day”Grade: 2nd
“Le Witch and Spooky Frog’s Broomstick Adventure” by Matteo L.
Name: Matteo L.Title: “Le Witch and Spooky Frog’s Broomstick Adventure”Grade: 2nd
“Alaskan Princess” by Maven S.
Name: Maven S.Title: “Alaskan Princess”Grade: 1st
“Foxoni and Cataloni The New Ball” by Emily C.
Name: Emily C.Title: “Foxoni and Cataloni The New Ball”Grade: 1st
“The Mermaid and The Puppy” by Paisley E.
Name: Paisley E.Title: “The Mermaid and The Puppy”Grade: 1st
“Ninja Puppy and the Donut Avalanche” by Gunner D.
Name: Gunner D.Title: “Ninja Puppy and the Donut Avalanche”Grade: 1st
“My Bula” by Evangeline T.
Name: Evangeline T.Title: “My Bula”Grade: 1st
“A Special Bumble Bee” by Mila D.
Name: Mila D.Title: “A Special Bumble Bee”Grade: 1st
“Monster Trucks at the Beach” by Rocco D.
Name: Rocco D.Title: “Monster Trucks at the Beach”Grade: Kindergarten
“Selina’s Magic Piano” by Isha B.
Name: Isha B.Title: “Selina’s Magic Piano”Grade: Kindergarten
“Call 911” by Shreya V.
Name: Shreya V.Title: “Call 911”Grade: Kindergarten
WJCT-TV Antenna Viewers Need To Rescan To Keep Our Signal
Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Launches the WJCT-TV Antenna Viewers Need To Rescan To Keep Our SignalWJCT-TV must move to a new frequency on May 1, 2020 at noon. Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT will be moving frequencies on Friday, May 1, 2020 at noon. The change in transmission frequency is mandated …
New FM Antenna Installation
Our new FM antenna is being installed overnight starting Saturday, April 25 at 11 p.m. We will temporarily be off the air while we upgrade our signal. During that time, our radio service will continue to be available via online streaming at wjct.org/listen, the WJCT app or via smart speakers (i.e. Amazon Alexa or Google Home). Thank you for your patience …
WJCT Launches the Jacksonville Music Experience Today
Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Launches the Jacksonville Music Experience TodayLaunch coincides with inaugural Public Radio Music Day April 16, 2020 – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – WJCT today announced the launch of the Jacksonville Music Experience, a new multi-platform collection of services, on April 16, 2020 — the inaugural Public Radio Music Day, designated …
WJCT Public Media Launches AT-HOME LEARNING: Online Resources and a New Television Schedule of Educational Programming
Media Contact: Media Contact: Neily Braren Promotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT 904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Public Media Launches AT-HOME LEARNING: Online Resources and a New Television Schedule of Educational Programming A Florida Public Media Partnership Delivers Resources for First Coast Teachers and Families Jacksonville, Fla. — March 30, 2020 – As many schools and districts across Florida shift …
Dolce & Gabbana Ad (With Chopsticks) Provokes Public Outrage in China
In response to the three controversial videos, many Chinese are calling for a boycott of the brand — although Chinese ads aren’t always respectful of other cultures, either.
UNF Florida Presidential Primary And Issues Poll
Joe Biden is leading 66% to 22% in the race for the Florida Democratic presidential primary against Bernie Sanders in a poll of registered Florida voters released Thursday by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab. | Read the story Full UNF Poll Results Note: N= number How likely are you to vote in the upcoming Florida Democratic Primary election …
Reopening of Casinos Post Covid-19
Reopening of Casinos Post Covid-19 Many facilities were shut down during the covid-19 pandemic and this applied the longest to communal businesses like movie theaters where people sit very closely to one another and eat inside or performance spaces where people sing and project from a stage on to a crowded theater, as well as gyms and casinos. Now, businesses are …
Summary of COVID-19 Cases In Florida
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as of 7:46 a.m. ET 3/10/2020 Positive Cases of COVID-19 14 – Florida Residents 5 – Florida Cases Repatriated* 1 – Non-Florida resident Deaths 2 – Florida Residents Number of Negative Test Results 222 Number of Pending Testing Results 155 Number of People Under Public Health Monitoring 319 – currently being monitored 1161 – people monitored …