Mayor Deegan was elected to office on May 16, 2023 and is Jacksonville, Florida’s 45th mayor. After graduating from Florida State University, Mayor Deegan started a career in broadcast journalism, which culminated in a role as a lead anchor at First Coast News. Over her 25 years of reporting, she established herself as a trusted voice for her community. Mayor Deegan’s three bouts with breast cancer inspired her to start the nonprofit organization, the DONNA Foundation in 2003. The foundation supports cancer patients, survivors, and health care providers. The Deegan Administration is focusing on infrastructure, public health, and economic development initiatives to improve the quality-of-life for Jacksonville residents.