The Durrells in Corfu: Season 2
Premieres October 15 at 8PM on WJCT-TV
New Weekend Radio Schedule
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The Florida Roundup
Fridays at 1PM on 89.9FM
David McGowan Named WJCT President & CEO
David McGowan Named WJCT President & CEO (Jacksonville, FL, September 28, 2017); WJCT today announces David McGowan as its new President and CEO effective January 8, 2018. McGowan will be replacing WJCT President and CEO Michael Boylan, who is stepping down. WJCT Board of Trustees Chair and Search Committee Chair Daniel Bean says, “We are very impressed with David McGowan’s …
WJCT’s American Graduate Champions 2017 – Pearl Roziers
Pearl Roziers retired as Assistant Superintendent of School Choice for Duval County Public Schools Watch more American Graduate Champion videos HERE!
WJCT’s American Graduate Champions 2017 – Larry Roziers
Larry Roziers retired as the Assistant Superintendent over Athletics, JROTC, and the Department of Family and Community Engagement for Duval County Public Schools. Watch more American Graduate Champion videos HERE!
WJCT’s American Graduate Champions 2017 – Matthew Ohlson
Matthew Ohlson is an Assistant Professor of Leadership, School Counseling & Sports Management at the University of North Florida. Watch more American Graduate Champion videos HERE!
WJCT’s American Graduate Champions 2017 – Vicki Murphy
Vicki Murphy is the IB Program Coordinator at Pedro Menendez High School. Watch more American Graduate Champion videos HERE!
WJCT’s American Graduate Champions 2017 – SFC Myron Jackson
SFC Myron Jackson is an Army JROTC instructor at Wolfson High School. Watch more American Graduate Champion videos HERE!
WJCT and WLRN Partner to Present New Statewide News Program, The Florida Roundup
WJCT and WLRN Partner to Present New Statewide News Program, The Florida Roundup Show Debuts Friday, October 6 and Airs Weekly on Fridays at 1pm on Florida Public Radio Stations (Jacksonville, FL, September 26, 2017); WJCT and WLRN are partnering for a new weekly radio news show, The Florida Roundup, which debuts Friday, October 6 at 1pm on 89.9 WJCT …
Ken Burns: The Vietnam War
September 20-21 & 24-28 at 8PM on WJCT-TV
After Hurricane Irma
Monday, Sept. 18
9-11am on 89.9FM WJCT
Mariachi Primera Costa-Studio 5 Sessions-First Coast Connect
WATCH: Mariachi Primera Costa perform in Studio 5 for First Coast Connect. #mariachijax
Poldark Season 3 Premiere
Sunday, October 1 at 9PM on WJCT-TV
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Jenni Reid – Studio 5 Sessions
Jacksonville Musician/Actress Jenni Reid performs new music on First Coast Connect. You may recognize Jenni from the TV show One Tree Hill. Jenni Reid Music Fans #studio5sessions wjct.org/studio5sessions/
WJCT Public Broadcasting Announces Its American Graduate Champions
WJCT Public Broadcasting Announces Its American Graduate Champions Honorees To Be Recognized at TEACH Conference on Sept. 16 (Jacksonville, FL, August 30, 2017); WJCT Public Broadcasting is pleased to announce its five local American Graduate Champions to be honored at the TEACH Conference on September 16 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Downtown. After soliciting nominations from the community, the Champions …
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WJCT Public Broadcasting Closes Its Online Auction
WJCT Public Broadcasting Closes Its Online Auction Thanks First Coast Community for Its Support of Long-Running Fundraiser Program (Jacksonville, FL, August 25, 2017); WJCT Public Broadcasting announces the closing of its long-running auction which has been part of WJCT’s fundraising programs for more than fifty years. WJCT President and CEO Michael Boylan says, “As we focus our fundraising efforts in …
Dream Day Celebration
Local children with life-threatening enjoy a fun-filled event at the annual Dream Day Celebration.
Urban Mining
According to the EPA, electronic waste is the fastest growing type of waste in the country. Urban Mining helps to handle end-of-life electronics through either refurbishing or recycling used electronics – all with the goal of diverting these electronics and their components from area landfills.
Dr. Quinones
One of America’s most notable neurosurgeons, Dr. Alfredo Quinones, talks about his unique and inspiring life story.
Good Dough
Logan Moore and his wife had always wanted to start a business. After a visit to a local doughnut shop in Virginia, they decided to open Good Dough in San Marco. But neither of them had any experience in baking. They met Amanda Gibson and began a journey creating handmade artisan doughnuts for the community to enjoy.
Hometown 604
On this episode of Hometown, handmade artisan doughnuts are on the menu at Jacksonville’s newest doughnut shop, Good Dough. One of America’s most notable neurosurgeons, Dr. Alfredo Quinones (KEEN-YO-NAYS), talks about his unique and inspiring life story. Recycling and refurbishing end-of-life electronics is the mission of Urban Mining. Local children with life-threatening enjoy a fun-filled event at the annual Dream …
WJCT Studio 5 Sessions : Godspell-“Beautiful City” Joshua K. A. Johnson
Studio 5 Sessions – Joshua K.A. Johnson performs “Beautiful City” from the Apex Theatre Studio musical “Godspell” on First Coast Connect. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. #studio5sessions
LIVE performance by Madison Carr – STUDIO 5 SESSIONS
Jacksonville singer-songwriter Madison Carr recently joined us for a Studio 5 Session, performing an original song at WJCT.
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine _Studio 5 Sessions
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine _Studio 5 Sessions. Jacksonville bluegrass band Grandpa’s Cough Medicine performs live at WJCT studios on Jan. 5.
“Beneath the Underdog” – Nellie McKay Studio 5 Sessions
“Beneath the Underdog” – Nellie McKay performs for Studio 5 Sessions and Electro Lounge. Nellie McKay is a British-American singer-songwriter, actress and former stand-up comedian. Her musical genres include jazz to rap and disco to funk. WJCT 89.9
WJCT’s Great Auction
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Preserving America’s Musical Past: The Story behind ‘Hotsy Totsy’
(Jacksonville, FL, June 27, 2017); On June 4, 2017, local public broadcasting station WJCT launched ‘Hotsy Totsy,’ a new radio program featuring music from the 1920s and 1930s. The program, which airs every Sunday night at 9 p.m. all summer long on 89.9 WJCT-FM, is hosted by WJCT Music Director David Luckin and features classic songs from the earliest days …
City Spending: Where Should Our Money Go?
Each quarter, the public is invited to submit questions on a new topic by email to communitythread@wjct.org or on Twitter using the hashtag #WJCTThread. Members of the public are also invited to attend the “Community Thread” TV show taping and ask questions directly to a panel of experts. Our news team will also sift through the questions and provide answers …
WJCT Public Radio Receives Two National PRNDI Awards
(Jacksonville, FL, June 26, 2017); WJCT Public Radio won two first place, national awards from Public Radio News Directors, Inc. (PRNDI). The double recognition includes being honored in the best local call-in program category for “First Coast Connect: The Morning after Hurricane Matthew,” a special 89.9 WJCT Public Radio call-in show airing on Saturday, October 8, about the aftermath of …
Jacksonville Magazine Fashion Project
The Jacksonville Magazine Fashion Project is a fashion show conceived to showcase the best local talent in the fashion industry. The fashion Show is the culmination of a contest to select the best local designers and models. There is a long process of qualification to participate and the winners of both contest will be showcased in Jacksonville Magazine, giving these …
On Purpose
“On Purpose” is an original monologue production created, written, and performed by Ebony Payne-English. The play tells the stories of nine different women – their experiences, hopes, dreams, and fears. JaMario Stills, an alumni of Julliard and founder of Phase Eight Theater Company, directs the play. He discusses his friendship with Ebony Payne-English and how “On Purpose” found its way …