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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Mayor Lenny Curry has completed his 14-day self-isolation after being exposed to someone with COVID-19. -
Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) announced Tuesday a revised back-to-school plan that takes into account what the district is calling the “fluid... -
Jacksonville has been added to the list of cities that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has deemed “hotspot jurisdictions.” As a... -
Duval County students returning to the classroom this fall will sit behind protective barriers meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus. -
https://youtu.be/_DWMvZ8_OSY Friday Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said that some are “clearly not taking this virus seriously,” as he urged people to... -
Mayor Lenny Curry said Tuesday the percentage of positive COVID-19 cases has dropped as compared to the city’s peak. -
A new AAA survey released Monday found that 42% of Floridians interviewed by the auto club group said they would be less likely to evacuate for a storm... -
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry has been quick to try and capitalize on the possibility of the August Republican National Convention's being moved out of... -
Jacksonville University President Tim Cost is planning for a fall semester return to the traditional on-campus experience. -
As Jacksonville and Florida relax restrictions meant to keep people at home, some area doctors are warning against heading back to work or shopping...
