JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – WJXT had a big night at the Suncoast Emmy Awards on Saturday, taking home four wins across multiple categories.
The Suncoast Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in television production across Florida and surrounding regions, recognizing the best in news, public affairs, and cultural programming.
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WJXT was honored with wins for:
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion - News (no production time limit)
The Woman President Nixon Tried to Silence
- Joy Purdy – Reporter
- Ciara Earrey – Photographer
Military - News (no production time limit)
Invisible Legacy
- Ciara Earrey – Photographer
- Aleesia Hatcher – Reporter
Public Affairs Program - Series
Positively JAX
- DeVaughn Murphy – Producer
- Terri Cope-Walton – General Manager
- Jennifer Waugh – Host
- Melanie Lawson – Host
- Emily Hassan – Graphic Designer
Historical/Cultural - Long Form Content (longer than 10 minutes)
Tracing the Roots: The Story of Juneteenth
- DeVaughn Murphy – Videographer
- Cierra Richardson – Producer
- Jenese Harris – Talent
- Aaron Farrar – Talent
- Kendra Mazeke – Producer
- Will Sandidge – Photographer
- Darrin Hooper – Editor
- Tarik Minor – Talent
- Earl Bersamin – Graphic Designer
- Jonathan Lundy – Associate Producer
- Robert Brown – News Director
This year’s wins continue WJXT’s tradition of delivering compelling, impactful stories that resonate with the community.
WJXT was also nominated for:
Sports Story - News (no production time limit)
Florida Coaches Continue Fight for Better Pay
- Justin Barney – Reporter
Talent - Sports
Jamal St. Cyr: Bringing the Game to Life
- Jamal St. Cyr – Anchor
Reporter - Daily News
John Asebes
- John Asebes – Reporter