Jennie McKeon
Digital Content Producer/ReporterJennie joined WUWF in 2018 as digital content producer and reporter.
After graduating from University of West Florida in 2009 with a B.A. in Communication Arts/Journalism, she worked for print publications across Northwest Florida including InWeekly, The Destin Log and Northwest Florida Daily News. In 2016, she was named Features Writer of the Year by Gatehouse Media.
Born in Pennsylvania, she admits to being a "Yankee who drinks sweet tea."
Jennie is a proud supporter of Gulf Coast Kid's House and board member at Save our Kittens and Cats (SOCKS) in Fort Walton Beach. When she's not reading or listening to podcasts, she enjoys photography, 80s movies, re-watching "The Office" and looking at pictures of your cats. Contact: 850.473.7301 or jennie@wuwf.org.
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Destin City Council voted unanimously on a resolution requesting the State of Florida to authorize the city as the manager of the proplsed Holiday Isle park. -
Around the world, Muslims are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, which ends on March 19. During this time, observers fast from sunup to sundown, join in communal prayer, and study the Quran. Self-reflection and acts of charity are also pillars of the holy month. At the Islamic Da’awa Center & Masjid of Fort Walton Beach this past Saturday, locals came together to break their fast and pray. -
Eddie Duran’s trial has been set for September 28. The former Okaloosa County deputy is charged with first-degree manslaughter for the 2024 shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson. Duran has pleaded not guilty. -
A committee with the Okaloosa NAACP is working to memorialize Augustus “Gus” Tart, a man born into slavery who became a pioneer of what is now Okaloosa County. -
Local leaders in Okaloosa County will hold a public meeting Tuesday night to discuss the construction of Sylvania Heights Stormwater Park. The project is a significant effort from Okaloosa County to address flooding issues in the neighborhood. -
Brianna Bailey, a fine arts major at the University of West Florida, will be one of those cosplayers at this weekend's Pensacon. She’s spent months working on costume pieces to re-create K-2SO, from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” She’s also working on a custom Mandalorian build. -
Destin officials and residents attended Tuesday’s Okaloosa County Commissioner meeting, urging the board to accept an interlocal agreement between the city and county regarding the proposed park at Holiday Isle. -
Florida Power & Light recently distributed warm weather kits to seniors in the community. When it comes to severe weather, older citizens are particularly vulnerable. -
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump held a press conference Tuesday morning at the Chester Pruitt Recreational Center in Fort Walton Beach calling for transparency and accountability nearly two years after the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson. -
After another delayed court date, the family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson is asking the local community to stand with them in demanding justice.
