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Who is Chris Porter from First Coast News?

Chris Porter is a 3-time Emmy-nominated sports anchor and reporter working at First Coast News WTLV-WJXX in Jacksonville, Florida, as a Sports Director. He has been part of this network since April 2009.

How old is Chris Porter?

As of 2025, Chris is 46 years old. He was born on July 10th,1979, in the United States, making him a Cancer. His birthday is always on July 10th every year.

Chris Porter’s Parents and Siblings

Porter was born and raised by his Black parents in the United States. Nevertheless, he has not revealed any further information about his mother, father, or siblings, if he has any.

Chris Porter Education

Regarding his eduaction, Chris attended Fort Valley State University in Macon, Georgia, where he earned his degree in Communication in 2004.

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Chris Porter’s Wife and Children

Regarding his marital entanglements, Chris is happily married to Jovi Alisa. The couple is the proud parents of a daughter. He loves posting his family on his social media pages, most especially on his Twitter account.

Career Background

Porter is a Sports Director at First Coast News WTLV-WJXX in Jacksonville, Florida. He has covered anything sports-related across the First Coast since 2009. As Sports Director, Chris has reported on countless sporting events, with highlights including the Jaguars’ annual London game since its inception, the 2016 Olympics from Rio, the yearly Florida/Georgia game, and both the University of Florida and Florida State’s NCAA championship runs.

Chris is also recognized around the First Coast for his Friday sports show that features local sports and athletes, #TeamSideline.  He joined the First Coast News sports family after spending 5 years at First Coast News’ sister station, WMAZ in Macon, Georgia. While there, central Georgians could count on Chris to deliver high-energy coverage of Atlanta college and professional sports teams in addition to local high school sports. He obtained several awards for his reporting while in Macon, including a Merit Award from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for Best Sports Story.

Besides being a journalist, Chris is actively involved in the Jacksonville community, volunteering his time at the Emmett Reed Community Center. He also enjoys working out, spending time with his family, and enjoying some of the beautiful spots around the First Coast.

Chris Porter Height

Porter has an estimated height of 5 feet 9 inches, equaling 1.82 meters.

Chris Porter Salary

He has an estimated annual salary ranging from $ 89, 175 K to $ 179, 475 K.

Chris Porter’s Net Worth

Porter has an approximate net worth of $ 1 million– $ 3 million. Nevertheless, his career as a sports anchor/reporter is his main source of revenue

Chris Porter, First Coast News

Porter works at First Coast News with his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as

  1. Jeannie Blaylock-Anchor
  2. Tim Deegan-chief meteorologist
  3. Heather Crawford-Evening Anchor
  4. Anthony Austin-Evening Anchor

Is Chris Porter on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok?

You can follow him via TwitterInstagram, or Facebook. Chris doesn’t appear to have a public TikTok or Snapchat account.

By Eunice