SPECIAL COVERAGE
Stephanie Brown brings depth and context to local news reporting. She thrives with continuing coverage and breaking complex stories down to a relatable level. Stephanie also quickly turns content in breaking news situations.
TRACKING YOUR TAX DOLLARS
THE TRIAL OF FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN CORRINE BROWN
THE SINKING OF CARGO SHIP EL FARO
The City of Jacksonville's budget in FY 2019 topped $1.2 billion. Stephanie provided the most in-depth local reporting on how that money was being spent, while holding lawmakers accountable for the investments.
When longtime Jacksonville Congresswoman Corrine Brown was federally indicted, Stephanie brought full coverage from the initial allegations to gavel-to-gavel reporting, including Brown's conviction and sentencing.
Jacksonville-based cargo ship El Faro sank in 2015, killing all 33 people on board. Stephanie covered the breaking news when the search for survivors was called off, the multiple federal investigations, and the change the maritime industry has seen.
DUVAL ACADEMY MANAGEMENT AND JUVENILE ESCAPES
THE TRIAL OF DONALD SMITH
Amid a series of escapes from a Department of Juvenile Justice facility, Stephanie dug deeper in to the company managing Duval Academy and the mistakes that ultimately led the state to sever ties.
Donald Smith has been sentenced to death for the 2013 kidnapping, rape, and murder of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle