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.
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
Reporter – Daily News
John Asebes
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