CNN takes over Jacksonville station for ‘Debate Night’

By NewscastStudio October 22, 2014

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WJXT-TV transformed its morning show set, located in Studio B, into a debate stage for Tuesday nights Florida gubernatorial debate.

The changes include new graphic panels on the set and logos for both CNN and WJXT-TV. CNN’s “election stars” were added to create a border around the bottom.

CNN also brought along its debate podiums, typically seen during presidential debates.

WJXT-TV’s main set was designed by FX Design Group.