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 county has scheduled community meetings in May and June to get residents' ideas for a strategic plan. -
The bridge over the St. Johns River will link Clay and St. Johns counties, just south of the existing Shands Bridge. The Florida Department of Transportation will explain the project during a meeting May 23. -
The third annual Riverside Avondale Preservation Garden Tour will access several gardens for a look at different styles, with live music and workshops. -
The historic U.S. Navy destroyer will reopen at its new home on what is being called The Navy Pier, after a May 12th commemoration of its 1945 launching. -
Isaiah M. Oliver, head of the community foundation in Flint, will replace retiring Nina M. Waters in Northeast Florida. -
The bill sponsored by Rep. Kiyan Michael of Jacksonville imposes new restrictions on employers, hospitals and local governments. -
Wolfson is the first children’s hospital in the Southeast to adopt the new Swoop Portable MRI Imaging System, which brings the equipment to the child's bedside. -
The St. Augustine City Commission unanimously appointed Assistant City Manager David Birchim to replace John Regan when Regan retires June 2. -
Former Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Chief Andre Ayoub will take over for Todd Smith, who departs while under investigation. -
Capt. Ian Johnson took over for Rear Adm. Wes McCall as Navy Region Southeast commander at a ceremony Friday at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
