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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Okaloosa County staff heard from dozens of Destin citizens at its first town hall meeting regarding the proposed park at Holiday Isle. What they heard was a lot of opposition to the early plans for the site. -
Since 2019, The Village Hands has served hundreds of children in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties providing diapers, clothes, toys, and more. -
The Okaloosa Legislative Delegation heard from constituents Monday night in Shalimar. -
A local high school student was awarded the 2025 Keep Florida Beautiful Youth Champion of the Year award. -
Okaloosa County’s Natural Resources Team was recognized on Tuesday for its work with coastal and maritime preservation. -
Okaloosa County Commissioners unanimously agreed to reach out to state and federal legislators to oppose a 74,000-acre carbon storage hub potentially located in Florala, Alabama. -
City of Pensacola staff and Mike Kimberl met Monday afternoon to discuss the weekly meal share at Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. This was days after Kimberl, an advocate for homeless issues and co-founder of the Pensacola Food Not Bombs chapter, was arrested and charged for resisting an officer and violating city ordinance — both are misdemeanors. -
The University of West Florida’s Argo Pantry continues to expand its reach providing grocery items to students. -
Thanksgiving meals at Waterfront Rescue Mission and Harbor Docks are served free to offer a break to those in need. -
Okaloosa County Commissioners unanimously approved sending a letter to legislators opposing Eastern Gulf drilling.
