Bill Bortzfield
Bill joined WJCT News in September of 2017 from The Florida Times-Union, where he served in a variety of multimedia journalism positions.
He was the homepage editor for Jacksonville.com and worked on projects that included an automotive column and podcast, along with handling assignments such as elections and special web sections.
He's covered stories ranging from presidents and community leaders to hurricane preparations and beyond.
Bill also worked as the Digital Director at First Coast News, overseeing the stations' website, apps and social media platforms.
He got his start as a TV news producer, working at stations including KRIV-Fox 26, where he also served as the assistant news director and at KESQ-ABC 3, where he was the station's news director.
Married with two grown children, Bill enjoys cars, motorcycles and most importantly - family and friends.
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With legislators in Florida and other states looking at allowing college athletes to get paid for endorsements, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and other... -
A large majority of voters approve of the job Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is doing, according to the University of North Florida’s Opinion Research Lab. -
Anglers take note: You now have six additional recreational red snapper fishing days to take advantage of this year. -
Lakeland-based Publix, which has a large presence on the First Coast, is the latest major business to request that its customers not openly carry guns. -
Area drivers are beginning to see some gasoline shortages as Hurricane Dorian is on track to hit Florida before the end of the Labor Day weekend. -
Hurricane Dorian’s economic impact is already being felt in Jacksonville as Mayor Lenny Curry announced Thursday afternoon that the football game... -
There have been almost 100,000 traffic crashes in Florida so far this year with 838 deaths and more than 63,000 injuries. -
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park , about an hour's drive north of Tampa, announced on Friday its underwater memaid theater is open. -
Monday morning's commute along Interstate 295 between the Buckman Bridge and Interstate 95 could be significantly faster, but it will cost you. -
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