Bill Bortzfield
Digital Content EditorBill joined WJCT News in September of 2017 from The Florida Times-Union, where he served in a variety of multimedia journalism positions.
As WJCT's Digital Content Editor, Bill produces digital news content for WJCT.org, the station's smartphone app and social media. He also reports for 89.9 FM and occasionally works on videos for WJCT's media platforms.
He's covered stories ranging from presidents and community leaders to hurricane preparations and automotive news.
Bill also worked as the Digital Director at First Coast News, overseeing that station's website, apps and social media platforms.
He got his start as a TV news producer, working at stations including KRIV-Fox 26 in Houston, where he also served as the assistant news director, and at KESQ-ABC 3 in Palm Desert, Calif., where he was the station's news director.
Married with two grown children, Bill enjoys cars, motorcycles, community events and - most importantly - family and friends.
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America’s biggest public charging network is offering free charging for the holiday weekend in Jacksonville and at its stations across the country.The… -
Ed White High School on Jacksonville's Westside is the third Duval County public school to announce it is shifting to online learning since the start of… -
Jacksonville City Councilman Matt Carlucci has introduced emergency legislation to name the City Council’s chambers after former Jacksonville mayor and… -
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hoping to reach the next generation of anglers with five new educational games developed in… -
While to-your-door alcohol delivery isn’t new, the number of delivery service options for thirsty residents of Northeast Florida is growing.Drizly, which… -
Power outages continue to have widespread impact in Louisiana, and are now extending into Mississippi, as JEA crews from Jacksonville and other utilities… -
Plans to replace and expand Jacksonville’s Skyway system are taking another step forward.The Jacksonville Transportation Authority announced Thursday it… -
The price of rent in the Jacksonville metro area is continuing its upward trajectory, according to data out this week.Although the amount of available… -
Jacksonville City Councilman Tommy Hazouri’s office announced Wednesday that Hazouri was back in the hospital due to complications from his July 2020 lung… -
Jacksonville’s hot housing market continues to lure new players. The real estate go-between company Ribbon announced Tuesday it is expanding to…
