Java Ingram is a New Orleans native/ Texan and is excited to call Florida home! Prior to joining Great Day Live in 2019 as Host, Java served as Host of a lifestyle-entertainment show in Birmingham, AL. She also woke up dark and early, weekday mornings to help drivers make it to their destinations safely as a Traffic Anchor.
Java started her on-air broadcast career in the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. In Tupelo, she served as Morning News Anchor, Producer, Videographer and Reporter.
Java is an award-winning journalist, having been recognized by the Associated Press for Best Anchor, Best Reporter and Best Franchise Reporting, just to name a few. In 2023, Java and Photojournalist Rob Born were nominated for an Emmy for the GDL series, Great Day Dining.
When she's not working, Java is very passionate about giving back to the community having served on the Corporate Boards for The Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi, The Civic Ballet Company, The Doniphan Dance Project and the Leadership Council for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama. She has also volunteered with a number of civic organizations. Locally, Java volunteers her time with organizations like The Centre for Women. Over the years Java has hosted The Centre's Gourmet Feastival. In January, Java emceed the organizations annual Leadership Luncheon which included an interview with America's First Black Female Billionaire, Sheila Johnson. Johnson co-founded BET and is the founder of the Salamander Collection which including Innisbrook.
