Cyd Hoskinson
Reporter / Host, "All Things Considered"Cyd Hoskinson began working at WJCT on Valentine’s Day 2011.
Among her many accomplishments, she hosted and produced a children’s radio show called "Balloons"; covered the Ted Bundy trial and, later, the Atlanta child murder trials; co-wrote, researched and produced "Flyers of Fortune," a radio documentary about an American pilot, who fought in the Spanish Civil War; co-produced a storytelling festival Telling Tales, at the Carter Center in Atlanta; interviewed former President Jimmy Carter, Coretta Scott King, Hosea Williams, Andrew Young, newspaper columnist Sydney J. Harris, Joan Fontaine and celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.
Cyd is also a big fan of modern audio drama and, before coming to Jacksonville, she served on the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company’s Board of Directors.
She has a degree in elementary education from Florida State University — everything else she’s picked up along the way.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure into law Monday to honor the 100 million people, he says, who have fallen victim to communist regimes around the world. The observance will be added to public school curriculums. -
The average price of regular unleaded in Florida is around $4.07 a gallon — 10 cents lower than last week. -
The eight loggerhead sea turtles were nursed back to health at the Georgia Aquarium after they were found cold and stunned off the coast of New England in January. They will be released Tuesday at Little Talbot Island State Park. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced changes to Florida’s COVID-19 guidance, including pushing back on corporate masking, reducing isolation for students and other Floridians and giving physicians the flexibility to use off-label prescriptions. -
Friends and families will come together at Smalls Park on Jacksonville’s northside Sunday to remember those they’ve lost to COVID-19. -
Jacksonville activists joined thousands around the country this weekend to show support for women’s reproductive freedom. -
Jacksonville non-profit Rethreaded is adding something tasty to its product line with the acquisition of the locally owned Amelia Toffee Co.In addition to… -
People living near Naval Station Mayport may hear gunfire coming from the base next week, but the Navy says not to worry.The noise and increased activity… -
The St. Johns River Ferry is running again after a damaged steering unit had knocked it out of service since Saturday. The Jacksonville Transportation… -
St. Johns County school employees and visitors will have to wear a face mask or shield on school property.District officials said the new policy will…