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 monthlong project will remove about 10,000 cubic yards of material from the area for use as landfill, beach replenishment and construction projects. -
Joseph Lester Boles was suspended for 90 days after he admitted to misconduct and conflict of interest after two complaints from clients. -
A bill in the Florida Legislature would make it a felony to transport people who may be in this country without legal status. -
Members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department discovered that the grave of Henry J. Bradley had no headstone. So they got him one. -
Meritorious Awards included a homicide detective who solved the murder of a Coast Guard officer and a civilian computer expert who protected the agency's database during a hacking. -
City officials and other community leaders kicked off the local observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week on Monday, April 24, 2023, at City Hall. -
A town meeting focused on beautification, safety and other enhancements is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Courtyard Jacksonville Orange Park. -
Smoke in the Bryceville area has made driving more difficult, the Florida Highway Patrol warned. -
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office kicked off its 1-mile Law Enforcement Torch Run on Thursday in front of the Police Memorial Building. -
Sandlot JAX is billed as a one-of-a-kind fitness and music festival open to people of all ages and abilities.
