Keitha Nelson Biography

Keitha Nelson is an American Anchor working with First Coast News where he serves the station as a co-anchor for Good Morning Jacksonville. She has been working with the station since the month of August 2013. 

Keitha Nelson Career

Nelson works with First Coast News where she serves the station as a co-anchor for Good Morning Jacksonville. She is a 17-years news veteran serving as a co-anchor of Good Morning Jacksonville. Asides from this, she is driven to serve the Jacksonville community which she has called home for nearly a decade.

In her time being a member of the First Coast News team, she has helped lead the coverage of major hurricanes that have devastated First Coast communities which include Hurricanes Irma and Matthew.  She has been recognized for her work in journalism as well as her community involvement, having earned numerous community service awards.

Asides from this, she has won an Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism from Women in Media. She has also contributed to team awards which include both an Edward R. Murrow and a Peabody for Hurricane Katrina coverage and an Emmy.

Nelson has also covered breaking news stories across the country and has also gained market-exclusive interviews with national figures and newsmakers. This includes leading the coverage of the Kamiyah Mobley story. Asides from this, she also enjoys sharing the stories of underserved communities and helping to preserve the voices of historic figures.

He is also very passionate about telling little-known stories in creative, eye-opening ways. The year 2021 saw him help create a Black History special that incorporated local artists and trailblazers called VIVID Hues 365.

Asides from this, she is also involved with many Jacksonville area organizations, leading her voice and time donating countless hours to local groups. Asides from this, she also serves on the board of the local non-profit Hope at Hand, which provides art and poetry therapy to at-risk populations.

Keitha is a proud graduate of Nicholls State University where she attended school on a Track and Field scholarship. Asides from this, she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She shared her difficult journey to motherhood publicly in a six-part series on Good Morning Jacksonville.

Additionally, she shares the journey with the First Coast News’ YouTube page where Keitha opened up about refusing to suffer in silence while undergoing In Vitro Fertilization. She also says that was one of the most rewarding series she has delved into during her career knowing it helped families across the First Coast and far beyond.

Keitha Nelson Age

Nelson likes to keep her personal life private hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. However, she might be in her 30’s.

Keitha Nelson Height

Nelson stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.

Keitha Nelson Family

Nelson posted a photo of his sister, Chief Petty Officer Stacy Simone, on the 11th of November 2022 wishing her a Happy Veterans Day. She, however, manages to keep more information regarding her family away from the limelight. We will update this information once more information is available to the public.

Keitha Nelson Husband

Nelson is married to Reggie. The couple has two children, twins Journey and Trey. Keitha opened up about her difficult journey to motherhood in a six-part series on Good Morning Jacksonville and First Coast News’ YouTube page, where she refused to suffer in silence while undergoing In Vitro Fertilization. She says it was one of the most rewarding series she’s worked on in her career because it helped families all over the First Coast and beyond.

Keitha Nelson Net Worth

Nelson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.

Keitha Nelson Salary

Nelson earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Keitha Nelson WJXX

Nelson works at WJXX where she works alongside other famous WJXX anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Haley Harrison
2. Mike Prangley
3. Jordan Wilkerson
4. Casey Feindt
5. Atyia Collins
6. Tristan Hardy
7. Briana Ray-Turner
8. Heather Crawford
9. Ken Amaro
10. Tim Deegan
11. Jeannie Blaylock

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Nelson.