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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 …

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 …

National Memorial Day Concert – Sunday at 8PM on WJCT-TV 7.1

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 …

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 …

HBO Max Wants To Know, How You Doin’? As It Teases ‘Friends’ Reunion

By Brakkton Booker

WarnerMedia announced the six principle cast members of ‘Friends’ will reunite for an unscripted special in May 2020 — 16 years after the iconic sitcom went off the air.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Launches Political Group To Boost Progressive Candidates

By Deirdre Walsh

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., rolled out a political action committee to help raise money for outsider candidates — some running against her own House colleagues.

Thailand’s Constitutional Court Dissolves Major Opposition Party

By Merrit Kennedy

The court said the party’s leader violated election law because he gave the new party about $6 million – far more than Thai law allows for political donations. He insists the money was a loan.

Canadian PM Trudeau Says Rail Barricades ‘Must Come Down’, Doesn’t Say How

By Laurel Wamsley

Protesters have blocked key railways, shutting train traffic in much of the country. Demonstrators are trying to stop a pipeline project being built through the lands of the Wet’suwet’en people.

Family Demands Video Release After Alabama Mall Shooting Death

Police initially said Emantic “EJ” Bradford Jr., who died Thanksgiving night, shot a teenager during a fight. But officials later retracted, saying it was unlikely he fired the shots that injured two.

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 …

Tune In! 1A with host Todd Zwillich – Weekdays at 10AM on 89.9FM

Retire Safe & Secure with Ed Slott – Dec. 29 at 3PM on WJCT-TV 7.1

It’s A Wonderful Life: Radio Special – Dec. 25 at 8PM on 89.9FM

It’s A Wonderful Life: WJCT Radio Special – Dec. 25 at 9AM on 89.9FM

Call The Midwife Holiday Special – Dec. 25 at 9PM on WJCT-TV 7.1

Christmas at Belmont – Dec. 23 at 9PM & Dec. 24 at 10PM on WJCT-TV 7.1

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas – Dec. 24 & 25 at 11AM on WJCT-TV 7.1

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 …

The Pulse Radio Special: Science & Thanksgiving – Nov. 28 at 9AM & 8PM on 89.9FM WJCT

UNF Poll Of Florida Voters On DeSantis Job Performance, Recreational Pot, Other Topics

UNF’s latest poll finds a large majority of Florida voters approve of the job Gov. Ron DeSantis is doing. The poll also asked a variety of other questions. [ Read the story ] Poll Questions And Results n=stands for the number of respondents. Do you approve or disapprove of the way that Ron DeSantis is handling his job as Governor …

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 …

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 …

WJCT Partners with BritBox The Largest Streaming Collection of British Content, To Launch Newest Member Benefit

Contact: Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.358.6304 • nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PBS Passport + BritBox offering combines streaming services to provide access to the best collection of British content Unique bundled offering to be available later this year (Jacksonville, FL, September 23, 2019) – Coming later this fall, WJCT will launch its newest member benefit, PBS Passport + …

Hanukkah: A Festival of Delights – Sunday at 1PM on WJCT-TV 7.1

FPREN Post Test 2

Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better For The Planet? Here’s The Science

By Nancy Matsumoto

There are many elements to consider: climate, animal welfare, greenhouse gas emissions, land use. And with so many factors at play, sometimes the answer gets complicated.

Markets In Argentina Plunge After Poor Primary Showing For Incumbent President

By Scott Neuman

Investors feared that the country could default on its $57 billion IMF loan if President Mauricio Macri loses October elections to his leftist rival.

As Hong Kong Protests Continue, China’s Response Is Increasingly Ominous

By Emily Feng

For weeks Beijing largely ignored the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. But as they have continued, China’s government has become increasingly outspoken.

Energy Boom That Trump Celebrates Began Years Before He Took Office

By Scott Horsley

President Trump tours a Pennsylvania petrochemical plant Tuesday to highlight the U.S. energy boom. Trump claims credit for surging oil and gas production, but the trend began before he took office.

It’s The Go-To Drug To Treat Opioid Addiction. Why Won’t More Pharmacies Stock It?

By Nina Feldman

It can be hard enough finding a doctor who prescribes buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid addiction. But patients also report difficulty with pharmacies that refuse to stock the drug.

Police Crack Down On Protesters Occupying Honk Kong’s Airport

By Merrit Kennedy

Operations at the major aviation hub initially appeared to be returning to normal early Tuesday, but by the afternoon, hundreds of pro-democracy activists had returned to departure areas.

Trump Administration Seeks Decertification Of Immigration Judges’ Union

By Richard Gonzales

The administration argues that immigration judges are managers who are barred from forming a union. The leader of the union says the administration wants the judges to speed up deportation cases.

Trump Administration Makes Major Changes To Protections For Endangered Species

By Nathan Rott

Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says the revisions will make the landmark conservation law more efficient. Critics say it will hurt endangered plants and animals as they face mounting threats.

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