Tom Wills, who has spent 49 years on the anchor desk at WJXT Jacksonville, steps down following the 6 p.m. newscast Friday, May 31. He started as a weekend anchor at WJXT, then moved to 11 p.m. later that year.
Terri Cope Walton, VP and general manager of WJXT-WCWJ, saluted her outgoing anchor. "Throughout his tenure, Tom Wills has been a stalwart in the field of journalism, capturing historical moments with his impeccable reporting,” she said. “From the Supreme Court hearing on the Pentagon Papers to becoming the face of the story during the Lynyrd Skynyrd tragedy, Tom's dedication to delivering accurate and insightful news has left a mark on the industry. What makes Tom truly great at WJXT is his unwavering integrity, his exceptional ability to connect with viewers, and his relentless pursuit of the truth.”
