Deirnesa Jefferson

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Deirnesa Jefferson joined the WCCB News Rising team in October 2022. She is a native Floridian and University of Central Florida alumna. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in legal studies. During her time at the University of Central Florida, Deirnesa worked as a multimedia journalist for Knightly News, the campus newscast for the University of Central Florida.

After graduation she started her journalism career in radio and landed her first job as a part time reporter for News 96.5 WDBO in Orlando, Fl. After her time there she transitioned to an on air role as a multimedia journalist at CBS 4 in Gainesville, FL. After two years there she continued her career in Augusta, GA at WJBF Channel 6. She’s covered a variety of stories including legislation, public safety, and community impact stories.

Deirnesa is excited to be a part of WCCB’s Rising morning team.

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Crush Your Money Goals

How to crush your money goals in 2025

WCCB's Deirnesa Jefferson talks to nationally recognized money coach, speaker, CEO, and financial expert Bernadette Joy about her new book 'Crush your money goals' and how to attain financial freedom.Β 

Mistletoe Market Returns At Camp North End

Mistletoe Market returns to Camp North End

Camp North End welcomes the return of their Mistletoe Market today featuring a host of vendors, food, drink, ice skating, live music and more. The market is open 3-8pm on Saturdays, December 7th, 14th & 21st.