WJXL-FM (92.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and serving the Jacksonville metropolitan area. WJXL-FM is owned by River City Broadcasting, LLC.FM Query Results: WJXL-FM, fcc.gov. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
The station airs a sports radio format, and is simulcast on AM 1010 WJXL. They serve as the flagship stations of the Jacksonville Jaguars Radio Network.1010 XL/92.5 FM ON-AIR , 1010XL. Retrieved September 16, 2018.Basch, Mark. "How 1010 XL scored radio rights for the Jacksonville Jaguars", Jacksonville Daily Record. September 21, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2018. Most weekday shows have local hosts, with the Infinity Sports Network Network heard late nights and weekends.
WJXL-FM's effective radiated power is 1,700 watts. The studios, offices and transmitter are located on Hogan Road in Jacksonville."Contact Us", 1010 XL. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
History The station began broadcasting in November 1989 as WOKF, and was originally licensed to Folkston, Georgia. The station aired a country music format. The station was originally owned by former Folkston mayor Jack Mays.Dickson, Terry. "Jack Mays, former Folkston mayor and Charlton County commission chairman, dies", The Florida Times-Union. October 9, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2018. By 1999, the station had adopted an oldies format.Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999, Broadcasting & Cable. 1999. p. D-112. Retrieved September 16, 2018. In 2002, the station was sold to TAMA Group for $650,000."Radio Business", Radio & Records. May 10, 2002. p. 5. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
In December 2003, the station's call sign was changed to WFJO, and the station adopted a rhythmic oldies format as "Jammin' Oldies 92.5."Devine, Cathy (2004-2005). The M Street Radio Directory. Thirteenth Edition. p. 165. Retrieved September 16, 2018. By 2005, the station had begun airing an urban gospel format.Devine, Cathy (2005). The M Street Radio Directory. 2005-2006 Edition. p. 164. Retrieved September 16, 2018. By 2006, the station had begun airing a regional Mexican format as "Fiesta 92.5".Devine, Cathy (2006). The Radio Book 2006-2007. p. 167. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
In 2009, the station began airing progressive talk programming overnight and mornings as "Radio Free Jacksonville," while the Rejoice! Musical Soul Food urban gospel network aired afternoons and evenings. Later that year, the station began airing a Spanish tropical format as "La Nueva Fiesta"."Format and Slogan Changes", VHF-UHF Digest. September 2009. p. 16. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
Shortly thereafter, the station began simulcasting the sports programming of 1010 WJXL.Basch, Mark. "Pending Sales Lead to Format Changes at 4 Local Radio Stations; Progressive Talk-Show Programming Will Move to One Station", The Florida Times-Union. August 5, 2009. Retrieved September 16, 2018."Local Focus signs Seven Bridges Radio", Radio & Television Business Report. November 6, 2009. Retrieved September 16, 2018. In March 2011, the station returned to a gospel music format as "Joy 92.5."Venta, Lance. "Brokered Programming Frequency Shift In Jacksonville", Radio Insight. March 15, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
In 2011, the station was moved to Jacksonville Beach, Florida."Proposed Minor Modification of Licensed Facility and Community of License Change", fcc.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2018."Federal Communications Commission FCC Broadcast License", fcc.gov. Retrieved September 16, 2018. In 2012, the station was purchased by River City Broadcasting for $1.95 million.Venta, Lance. "1010XL Jacksonville Adds FM Simulcast", Radio Insight. March 23, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2018. In March of that year, the station returned to simulcasting 1010 WJXL. In September 2012, the station's call sign was changed to WJXL-FM.
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