Dan Scanlan
ReporterDan Scanlan is a veteran journalist with almost 40 years as a radio, television and print reporter in the Jacksonville area, as well as years of broadcast work in the Northeast.
An avid automobile enthusiast who has written about classic cars and events for national magazines, Dan began his broadcast career at radio stations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He moved to Jacksonville in the early 1980’s to be news director at a local station, then shifted to WJXT-TV as overnight and morning news anchor and reporter.
That led to three years at the NBC station in Jacksonville as police reporter and morning news anchor, followed by time as a public relations and advertising director involved in a number of political campaigns.
After a stint managing a hotel comedy club, Dan began a 34-year career as police and current events reporter at the Florida Times-Union, before joining the WJCT News team.
You can reach Dan at dscanlan@wjct.org, (904) 607-2770 or on Twitter at @scanlan_dan.
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The number of COVID-19 cases in Duval County has risen by 32% in the past month, according to data from the Florida Department of Health. -
The 31-foot-tall piece of art decorates a new traffic circle in front of Jacksonville University, reflecting the history and nature of Jacksonville. -
One mother from Arlington is frustrated by the conditions and the repeated cancellation of swim lessons. "It's disgusting, and I am just really humiliated," she said. -
The Duval County jail will cut ties with Armor Correctional Health Services after a former inmate died. The new provider, NaphCare, also has raised questions. -
A University of Florida graduate program will occupy the third floor of St. Johns Episcopal Cathedral 's administrative building. -
Five community meetings are set for residents who want to learn more about FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. -
Six City Council members have introduced a resolution honoring the civil rights leader a month after he died. -
The 4-month-old Banks made his public premiere Thursday with mother Babette at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. -
A babysitter in Macclenny was charged with aggravated manslaughter Wednesday after a 10-month-old girl was left in a car for five hours. -
Sheriff's T.K. Waters hosted his first town hall meeting to announce changes in patrol districts, which he said will improve interaction with the community.
