Melissa Ross
Talk Show Host/Executive ProducerMelissa Ross joined WJCT in 2009 with 20 years of experience in broadcasting, including stints in Cincinnati, Chicago, Orlando and Jacksonville. During her career as a television and radio news anchor and reporter, Melissa has won four regional Emmys for news and feature reporting.
In addition to hosting First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross, she also co-hosts the weekly Florida Roundup, which airs Fridays on NPR stations across the state.
Her many accolades include a fellowship with the Metcalf Institute Science Immersion Workshop, where she learned hands on about the science of climate change.
As executive producer of The 904: Shadow on the Sunshine State, Melissa and WJCT received an Emmy in the documentary category at the 2011 Suncoast Emmy Awards. The 904 examined Jacksonville’s status as Florida’s murder capital.
WJCT’s First Coast Connect With Melissa Ross has received multiple national awards from Public Radio News Directors Inc. for best call-in program.
Prior to joining WJCT, Melissa spent three years in the corporate communications field at Jacksonville’s Dalton Agency. During her stint at Dalton, she was cast in the HBO film "Recount" playing — what else? — a reporter!
Married with two children, Melissa is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and Communications.
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Ian recovery efforts, a mounting death toll and ongoing flooding. Plus: How to build a more resilient Florida? -
Harvey, founder and CEO of AI Squared, talks about growing up in Northwest Jacksonville and how young people can follow his path. -
On today’s show, a look at Ian’s impact as we check in with cities across the state. Then later: a former FEMA official brings us up to date on the emergency response effort. Plus: will Florida be able to handle all of the insurance claims now that the storm has passed? And how much is climate change to blame for the stronger and more intense storms the state is facing? -
The 904 Day campaign is focused on supporting local businesses, organizations, destinations and causes — both in Jacksonville and across the broader Northeast Florida community. -
Lawsuits challenging HB 7; new polling for statewide elections; federal plan to save key deer -
The heated campaign in District 2 reflects the politics involved in nonpartisan school board races this year. -
Frazier said he’s been asked to speak in Geneva because the Northside Coalition is a plaintiff in the lawsuit challenging Florida’s “anti-riot” bill. He said he'll also discuss voting restrictions, school instruction, congressional districts and more. -
Owner Alex Podlas, born in Ukraine, says changing the name of his business is a small way he can publicly support Ukrainian democracy. He says his customers have embraced the change, too. -
When the Times-Union building opened in 1967, it was a mid-century modern affair — bright, new and splashy, with a large staff and budget to match. -
A direct descendant of French explorer Jean Ribault says it would be a mistake to rename two Duval County Public Schools bearing the Ribault moniker.The…
