The NAVY brought my husband and me to WA in 2010. I had never lived outside of Florida at that time (I was in my 20s) and I’ll admit, I didn’t enjoy my first year here. However, that did change and I grew to absolutely love it! While here (far from any family or friends) I enrolled at the University of Washington Tacoma for communications, completed my internship with Steve Pool KOMO and ultimately made my dreams a reality. We left after almost five years, went to Charleston for a few and then came back here in 2017 for my husband’s final tour. He retires this summer! 🥳 While here this time, I earned my meteorology degree from Mississippi State University and started working for KING 5.
These last few years have been so amazing. Not only have I grown as a meteorologist/reporter, I have grown as a person. I feel like I really fell into my own here and I am so grateful for everything I have achieved and gained (including friends) at KING.
So now what? Well, I’m transferring to our sister station WTLV/WJXX in Jacksonville, FL to co-host First Coast Living (its version of New Day NW). Y’all know that is right up my alley. So, what about weather? Oh, they’ll be using me for hurricane coverage, no doubt. 😅
To say I’m excited is an understatement (especially since I have close family there) but that doesn’t mean I’m excited to leave. WA has been our home for almost 10 years! I will miss so much. ❤️
Thank you, KING, for giving me a chance and allowing me to flourish. And, thank you at home for giving me the opportunity to inform you and hopefully make you smile/laugh along the way. 🙂
My last day at KING 5 is Sunday, March 14th. My first day at FCL is Monday, March, 22nd. Am I crazy?! Yes, the answer is yes. 🤪
I hope you continue following me and my journey (cross-county road trip) on social media! Twitter/Instagram: @jordanwtv
-Jordan ☺️
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Congratulations, Jordan, it has been our pleasure to have you brightening our newscasts. Jacksonville will be lucky to have you!
I lived in Jacksonville for 5 years. Great city. Enjoy the new look Jaguars and Jacksonville Landing. Best of luck!!!
She did not mention a word about children...maybe she is one of those "career women"....probably for the best--dragging children around the country is hard on kids anyway!
Dick what is your address? lol
If I hadn't left Seattle when I retired three years ago, by now I'd probably be sleeping with a knife in my hand under a blue tarp in The Jungle on Beacon Hill and panhandling in front of the three gas stations and the Red Apple Market. Instead, I have a house that's paid for and I take in more every month than I spend.
And I don't lock my doors.
Are you crazy? Not if you're leaving Seattle.
Businesses will flee as well. Violence, destruction and taxation. Seattle City Council idiots are killing the city.
The only ones that DON"T see it are the City Council and Mayor.