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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Jacksonville Mayor-elect Donna Deegan said her new executive team comes from across the political spectrum and represents the culture of collaboration she wants to have as she takes office July 1. -
WJCT radio host Melissa Ross is leaving "First Coast Connect" to serve as Donna Deegan's director of strategic initiatives and press liaison. -
The Atlantic Beach City Commission this week approved its first splash pad at Donner Park. The attraction could be bubbling away by next spring. -
Apple Computers co-founder Steve Wozniak and former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski are on the Florida Forum lineup for 2023-24. -
The utility has begun a four-year transition to new water meter technology that will make it easier to monitor how much water a customer is using. -
Andrew Lynn Overheul faces 15 to 60 years in prison for recording a 12-year-old player on his team, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. -
Berg's legacy helped fund legal services for the poor in Florida and beyond. The endowment was presented by his brother, local investor Gilchrist B. Berg. -
A bronze bell to commemorate Jacksonville’s 200th birthday was unveiled at a historical society event at the city's Main Library. -
An electrical problem closed the center for two to four weeks, disrupting summer camp and an Juneteenth program. -
Jacksonville Mayor-elect Donna Deegan announced transition committees that will focus on seven topics ranging from infrastructure to arts.
