Keitha Nelson Biography

Keitha Nelson is an American award-winning journalist currently serving as co-anchor of Good Morning Jacksonville. She joined the station in August 2013.

Keitha Nelson Career

Keitha is a Nicholls State University graduate who attended on a track and field scholarship.  She is motivated to give back to the Jacksonville community, which she has called home for nearly a decade. Keitha has helped lead coverage of major hurricanes that have devastated First Coast communities, including Hurricanes Matthew and Irma, during her time as a member of the First Coast News team. Keitha has received numerous community service awards as well as an Award of Excellence in Broadcast Journalism from Women in Media for her work in journalism and community involvement. She has also contributed to team awards such as an Edward R. Murrow, a Peabody, and an Emmy for Hurricane Katrina coverage.

Keitha has covered breaking news stories across the country and obtained market-exclusive interviews with national figures and newsmakers, including first-person coverage of the Kamiyah Mobley case. She enjoys sharing the stories of underserved communities and assisting in the preservation of historical figures’ voices. Keitha is driven by the desire to share little-known stories in novel and eye-opening ways. In 2021, she collaborated on VIVID Hues 365, a Black History special that featured local artists and trailblazers.

She is active in many Jacksonville-area organizations, lending her voice and time to countless local organizations. She is a member of the board of directors of the local non-profit Hope at Hand, which provides art and poetry therapy to at-risk populations. She is a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated member.

Keitha Nelson WJXX

Keitha 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. Matthew Copeland
5. Nichelle Cobb
6. Mindy Wadley
7. Casey Feindt
8. Atyia Collins
9. Tristan Hardy
10. Briana Ray-Turner
11. Makayla Lucero
12. Robert Bradfield
13. Kailey Tracy
14. Anne Schindler
15. Harold Goodridge
16. Jessica Clark
17. Mia O’Brien
18. Lauren Rautenkranz
19. Katie Jeffries
    
20. Lewis Turner
21. Chris Porter
22. Anthony Austin
23. Heather Crawford
24. Ken Amaro
25. Tim Deegan
26. Jeannie Blaylock

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 has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Nelson has any siblings.

Keitha Nelson Husband

Keitha 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.

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