LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate First Coast News Least Biased based on balanced story selection that does not use emotional wording. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Firstcoastnews.com is the news website for television stations WTLV and WJXX in Jacksonville, Florida. The website covers local news, sports, weather, and lifestyle. The website lacks transparency as they do not disclose ownership or staff.
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
First Coast News is owned and operated by TEGNA Inc., which operates 66 television stations in 54 markets. They state TEGNA’s purpose is to serve the greater good of our communities. Revenue is based on advertising and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the First Coast News website covers local news through journalists often using television station videos. Headlines do not use loaded language such as this: Both right lanes of I-295 SB near Roosevelt Boulevard blocked due to crash with injuries. National and world news is generally delivered through Associated Press videos.
Editorially and politically, the website does not publish opinion content. However, when reporting on politics, they typically rely on video and text from other TEGNA affiliates such as this: White House official: Trump will not testify in his own defense. Finally, the website features fact checks from TEGNA’s fact check service VERIFY Fact check. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate First Coast News Least Biased based on balanced story selection that does not use emotional wording. We also rate them HIgh for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 1/24/2020) Updated (04/25/2024)
Source: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/
Last Updated on April 25, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
Do you appreciate our work? Please consider one of the following ways to sustain us.
or
Left vs. Right Bias: How we rate the bias of media sources