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 …

WJCT Public Media Announces Debut Film Series

 Media Contact:  Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media Announces Debut Film SeriesThree music-themed films coming to WJCT Studios this January JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – January 2, 2024 – WJCT Public Media today announced their debut Film at WJCT Studios series. Starting on January 15, WJCT will kick off the series with music-related films presented under …

WJCT Public Media and WJXT agree to cooperative launch of NextGen TV in Jacksonville

Media Contact:  Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media and WJXT agree to cooperative launch of NextGen TV in Jacksonville New TV standard to debut alongside existing ATSC 1.0 signals for both stations. December 5, 2024— JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — WJCT Public Media today announced a new partnership with Graham Media’s WJXT News4Jax to begin broadcasting …

22nd Annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive Hosted by WJCT Public Media Returns This November

Media Contact:  Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org 22nd Annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive Hosted by WJCT Public Media Returns This November New and lightly used sweaters, jackets and blankets will be collected beginning Friday, November 1, 2024  October 31, 2024 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media is partnering with VyStar Credit Union, Suddath, and …

WJCT Public Media to Celebrate Public Radio Music Day on October 23

CONTACT: Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate Phone #: 904.318.2633 Email: nbraren@wjct.org For Immediate Release October 23, 2024 WJCT Public Media to Celebrate Public Radio Music Day on October 23 Noncommercial music stations will highlight how they uplift local artists and bring people together through this commemorative celebration JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — October 23, 2024 — WJCT Public Media and the Jacksonville …

WJCT Public Media Announces the 2024 TEACH Conference

Media Contact:  Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media Announces the 2024 TEACH Conference TEACH is a day-long conference created to engage, empower, and inspire educators  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — October 14, 2024 — WJCT Public Media is hosting its annual TEACH Conference, in partnership with VyStar Credit Union, on Saturday, November 23, 2024. This day-long …

WJCT Announces New Additions to Board of Trustees

Media Contact:  Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Announces New Additions to Board of Trustees Daniel Foley, David S. Loeb, M.D., Patricia McElroy and Jerry S. Wilson elected at the annual meeting. Bill Hendrich elected board chair JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October 2, 2024 – WJCT Public Media today announced four new additions to its Board of …

WJCT Public Media Announces Fourth Season of “What’s Health Got To Do With It?” Starting September 21, 2024

Media Contact:  Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.318.2633 • nbraren@wjct.org WJCT Public Media Announces Fourth Season of “What’s Health Got To Do With It?” Starting September 21, 2024 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sept. 19, 2024 — WJCT Public Media is pleased to announce the return of “What’s Health Got To Do With It?” for its fourth season, launching on September …