Rhema Thompson
Reporter/ProducerRhema Thompson began her post at WJCT on a very cold day in January 2014 and left WJCT to join the team at The Florida Times Union in December 2014.
She has been in the news industry for more than six years, working in both broadcast and print. She received her master's degree in broadcast from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Connecticut and is a Husky for life.
Before joining the WJCT team, she served as education reporter for the Pensacola News Journal. Over the course of her career, she has produced for CBS News and covered crime, courts, arts and entertainment for several publications including The Newport Daily News, The Hartford Courant and The New York Daily News.
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With the sound of the Andrew Jackson High School band drumming in the background, hundreds of students, parents and teachers packed the Jackson High… -
In the Hands On Children’s Museum, about 10 little firefighters in bright pink shirts are busy at work, sliding down fire poles and rolling firetrucks… -
Duval County is one of 60 urban school districts across the nation to join the first national pledge to boost academic success among young black and… -
Another big leadership change is underway in Duval County Public Schools.Mason Davis will be taking the reigns as the district’s new assistant… -
A new major federal science grant will give more Jacksonville University students a leg up in the fields of science, technology, math and engineering.The… -
A circuit judge has ruled Marissa Alexander will not get a second chance to argue Stand Your Ground.In an order issued Friday, Judge James Daniel denied… -
In neatly pressed button-ups and khakis, Aaron Talbot and Joel Adams prepared to enter the Duval County Courthouse Friday morning.They were on their way… -
The Duval County School Board primary elections are next month and six candidates are racing to fill two district seats.Friday afternoon, a few dozen… -
The new school year is about a month away, along with an unprecedented new performance incentives program in Duval County Public Schools. However, with… -
A $500,000 grant will go toward a new citywide effort to boost the number of children with health care.The grant is part of a National League of Cities…
