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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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 …

Poll Finds Race For St. Johns County Sheriff Wide Open

By Bill Bortzfield/WJCT News A new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab and 103.9 FM WSOS finds 75% of registered St. Johns County voters haven’t decided who they will cast their ballot for to replace Sheriff David Shoar, who will be retiring at the end of his term. St. Augustine Beach Police Chief Rob Hardwick, a …

UNF/FCN Feb. 20 Florida Presidential Poll Results

Here are the complete results of a poll conducted by the University of North Florida Public Research Lab done in conjunction with First Coast News. | Read story coverage of the poll Poll note:  n= number of respondents If the general election were held today and the candidates were Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg, who would you vote for? Answer …

5+ Effects Of Covid-19 Lockdowns On The Casino Industry

Without a doubt, the effects of Covid-19 have been felt by almost all kinds of industries. Some of them have been facing, and they still have to face, serious consequences in terms of sales opportunity and growth. Just to mention a couple of industries that have been deeply affected by the pandemic period, consider the tourism and travel industries. With …

Slideshow: Jacksonville Beach’s Deck The Chairs

Photos by David Luckin/WJCT Deck The Chairs in Jacksonville Beach is now on display nightly through January 1, 2020. Now in its seventh year, the annual lighted sculptural exhibit uses the iconic lifeguard chairs from the American Red Cross Life Saving Corps. The lighted works of art focus on promoting things that are considered “uniquely Beaches,” reflecting a holiday theme …

UNF Poll Of Florida Voters On Trump Impeachment Inquiry And 2020 Election

The latest public opinion poll by researchers at the University of North Florida finds Democratic and Republican voters pretty evenly split on the issue of impeaching President Donald Trump. [ Read the story ] Poll Questions And Results n= stands for the number of respondents. Do you approve or disapprove of the House of Representatives formally starting an impeachment inquiry into President …

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WJCT Radio Tower Outage Update

Updated October 14, 2019 4:00 p.m. As of 4PM Monday, 10/14, we continue to restore power to our FM service. As of now, our HD radio stations and radio reading service should be available. We anticipate operating at full power within the next 48 hours. Meanwhile, our service continues to be available via online streaming, at wjct.org, via the WJCT …