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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City of Pensacola has lost a $1 million grant to plant trees from Washington federal cuts. -
Northwest Florida legislators Sen. Don Gaetz and Rep. Alex Andrade have introduced legislation to “hold down” property insurance costs in Florida. -
The historic SS United States has completed safety requirements from local, state, and federal agencies to begin its move from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, where it will undergo preparations before becoming the world’s largest artificial reef in Okaloosa County. -
After a record-breaking snowfall in Northwest Florida, road crews and emergency officials are working to keep roads safe. -
A new web-based tool from Okaloosa County helps citizens identity who is responsible for roadways in the county. -
News of President Joe Biden banning new offshore oil and gas drilling along the eastern Gulf of Mexico was well received by local environmental advocates. -
Every Christmas Eve, for the past four years, Aaron Erskine has gone from house to house delivering gifts to immigrant families in the local area. He shares about that experience with WUWF. -
Two initiatives were approved at the Dec. 12 Escambia County Commissioner meeting to provide more than two dozen affordable homes.
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The Remote Area Clinic will be set up at the Pensacola Fairgrounds on Saturday starting at 6 a.m., offering medical, dental, and vision services. -
The 2024 Pensacola Maker Faire is Saturday, Nov. 16 in Museum Plaza.
