Bridgette spent five days covering the Pulse Nightclub massacre in Orlando. Dani loves traveling, trying new restaurants and playing volleyball. She received a Suncoast Regional Emmy Award in 2019 for her “Spot News” reporting on the Miracle on the St. Johns River. Ben Becker is a weekend anchor and reporter for Action News Jax. Buresh began his television meteorology career at WHO-TV in Des Moines, Iowa, then at WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio before coming to Northeast Florida nearly 20 years ago. She has received six Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards for “Investigative Reporter,” "Crime Reporting," "Politics/Government Reporting," "Spot News," "Newscast” and “General Assignment Reporting.”. When I’m not working or chasing my girls, I’m busy running after Teddy Roosevelt, my golden retriever! Alicia can also fly drones and is a FAA certified drone pilot. I don’t take it lightly that you invite us into your home and make us a part of your day or daily routine. Amber Krycka returns the Midwest as co-anchor of 25 News at 5pm, 6pm and 10pm. He worked on the team that launched the Historic Jacksonville Main Street Cruise and has a passion for cars. After six months as a reporter at WOKV, Christy was promoted to anchor for Jacksonville’s Morning News. Letisha Bereola anchors Action News Jax This Morning. He also served as an on-air news and sports personality with WUFT-FM and ESPN Gainesville. After nearly a year as a reporter on the U.S.-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley, he returns home to the Sunshine State. Before that, Robert reported in Knoxville, TN, for three years at WVLT News. Greg Dee 7:44 AM, Oct 28, 2015 . Amber comes from a reporter and anchor role at WJAX-TV Jacksonville, Florida. He's originally from East Providence, Rhode Island. Before moving to Jacksonville, she started her career in South Bend, Indiana, as a reporter and fill-in anchor. Garrett loves tropical forecasting which is why he loves the Jacksonville area and the weather that we see here so often during the spring and summer. He was also named Anchor of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters. When I’m not on the set, chances are I’m preparing to chair, host, speak or help organize events from the many nonprofits, schools or civic groups to which I remained tied. While at WMDT, Dani led team coverage on multiple large-scale animal cruelty investigations that landed a first-place Associated Press finish for in-depth reporting in 2018. Bridgette grew up south of Orlando and attended the University of Central Florida, earning a bachelor's in Political Science. Other than a few flurries, we’re dry Friday;…, 25 NEWS – WEEK |. Happy driving! In a line of questioning with Bridgette, Murray essentially confessed to the murder, apologizing to Action News Jax's cameras. In addition to covering live breaking news events, he has traveled the world with the US Military reporting from Afghanistan, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Ramstein, Germany. He co-anchors CBS47 and FOX30 on weekend evenings. She joined CBS47/FOX30 Action News Jax in October 2014 as a reporter and was weekend evening anchor before joining the morning team. CBS47 and FOX30 are the Official Stations of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Brent hosts the Monday night show called Jaguars All Access. Action News Jax Sunday; ... he was struck in the head,” Fauquier County Sheriff Robert P. Mosier told reporters Friday evening. Letisha was recognized in New York City at the 2017 Black Women in Media awards, where she was given the “Influencer” award. Becker graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism from American University in Washington, D.C. I also talked to Mayport business owners who can't wait for the influx of people and millions of dollars into our local economy. She also contributed to the station’s Associated Press award-winning coverage of an Amtrak train that derailed, carrying dozens of US Congressmen. Reach out to Lorena via email at LInclan@actionnewsjax.com or follow her on Twitter @LorenaANjax. Marcel is the definition of a true local as he was born and raised in the market. When she's not out covering stories Lorena enjoys spending time with her high school sweetheart turned husband, their two dogs, and visiting her family in South Florida. Report this profile; About. Tweets from https://twitter.com/ActionNewsJax. During his time in East Tennessee, Robert was awarded an Emmy for his part in team coverage of a large trash fire that sparked evacuations and environmental concerns in North Knoxville. Buresh is a self-professed "weather holic" and his fascination with weather developed at a very young age while growing up in rural Iowa. Before that, she worked as a camera operator and studio tech at WTVJ NBC6 in Miramar. Prior to that, Christy spent two years at 104.5 WOKV in Jacksonville. Growing up in Baltimore, Md., she had an early interest in journalism and hosted a news magazine show in high school. Dani is passionate about people and believes it's a privilege to get the chance to tell the stories that matter most to the viewers. She also was at the Supreme Court when major rulings came down on the Affordable Care Act, gay marriage, and immigration. Blair has received many honors for his reporting and anchoring including seven Emmy awards. Mike Buresh is chief meteorologist at Action News Jax. Lorena holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Miami’s School of Communication. Action News Jax reporter Christy Turner filled out the pre-registration form and found at the end, a message appeared stating, “based on state and county vaccination priorities, we are only scheduling appointments for people 65 years or older.” “Very misleading, in my opinion,” Townsend said. Courtney Cole is an American journalist who anchors Action News Jax This Morning on the weekends and reports during the week. News runs in my blood. 2907 Springfield Road East Peoria, IL 61611 I am happy to call Jacksonville and the surrounding counties home, because I was born and raised here. Corey spent three summers in Starke and Gainesville providing radar coverage for University of Florida engineers conducting rocket launches to induce lightning strikes! I take every opportunity to say "Thank you.". She is a journalist … The award-winning sports department has been recognized with Emmy Awards and nominations, Edward R. Murrow Awards and Associated Press Awards for sportscasts and storytelling. Alicia earned her Master's degree in International Affairs at Georgetown University and her bachelor's degree in Journalism from George Mason University. Robert graduated from Quinnipiac University with a broadcast journalism degree in May 2014. Tenikka confronted local massage establishments accused of employing unlicensed workers and talked to experts about the other concerns associated with this illegal practice. If you have a story idea, email her at dbozzini@actionnewsjax.com. Ryan Nelson joined Action News Jax as a reporter in June 2018. While building his skills and portfolio, he created his own television show from concept to completion, that consisted of him competing against local athletes on every skill level. If you would like to send Steph a story idea or say hello, feel free to email her at sbennett@actionnewsjax.com. ), get lost in a good book, travel, hang out with family and friends -- and making new ones! He began his career as a meteorologist at the local FOX affiliate in Columbia, South Carolina in 2012. Join to Connect CBS47/FOX30 Action News Jax. Samantha is a New York City native having grown up in Brooklyn and Staten Island. Corey began his on-air career in 2014 in Amarillo, TX at the NBC affiliate. Feel free to drop by his Twitter page or email him at csimma@actionnewsjax.com and say hi! On the lighter side of things, Courtney had the pleasure of covering the biggest celebration in Savannah, (and arguably one of the best in the world! Steph graduated from New Mexico State University (Go Aggies!) She was born and raised in Miami. When she's not on the job, you can find Meghan training for her next race, reading a good thriller, or looking for a new restaurant to try! Paige has called Jacksonville home for 24 years. You can catch his forecasts on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax This Morning from 4:30 AM to 9 AM and CBS47 Action News Jax at Noon Monday through Friday. I took viewers into the unfinished USS Little Rock--the first ship headed our way. He played outfield for the Eagles team that made it to the Division II College World Series in 1999. The New Jersey native previously worked for the NBC station in Charlottesville, Virginia. I was pre-med, a biology major. I like to physically turn the pages—preferably a presidential biography. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Corey's love for the weather began at a very young age. She also raised the awareness of homeless veterans in central Kentucky by reporting widely on their plight. If you have a story idea or would like to invite Tenikka to be a part of your community event, email her at thughes@actionnewsjax.com. Tenikka regularly volunteers her time to read to children at local schools and day cares, sharing her passion for youth literacy and education. As early as the second grade, Mike's mom says he was drawing weather maps and "always looking at the sky. Alyssa attended Florida State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Meteorology with a Minor in Mathematics. It followed her reporting on a Lexington firefighter was diagnosed with cancer and died after a long struggle for his life. Amber joined the Action News Jax team in August 2016 from WTVQ, Lexington, Kentucky. Alicia also covered the disappearance and murder of Mollie Tibbetts, the University of Iowa student who was last seen in July 2018 in her hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. While she was working there, she was a part of the team that helped launch the weekend morning newscasts. The temperature pattern change has begun. Blair recently joined the Board of Directors of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a charity for Wendy's that focuses on help foster care find families across the United States and Canada. Phil Amato co-anchors Action News This Morning and Action News Jax at Noon. When she’s not reporting, she ’s always down to try a new restaurant (or recipe! The crash involved a trash truck that maneuvered around safety gates and onto the tracks. 75,519 talking about this. If you know someone with a sports story to tell, email him at mrobinson@actionnewsjax.com. WATCH | ABC Action News Latest Headlines. He is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) from the American Meteorological Society and is also a member of the National Weather Association. Updated 1:35 pm CST, Thursday, February 4, 2021 Bridgette is an Emmy-nominated reporter and weekend evening co-anchor for Action News Jax. Cox Media Group Meghan Moriarty joined the Action News Jax team in August 2019, and she’s thrilled to call Jacksonville her new home. He lives in Northern Virginia with his husband, along with their three children and boxer dog, Laguna. She is most interested in covering the criminal justice system, local trials, and breaking news. Lena Pringle anchors the 4:30 a.m. half hour of The Morning Show and provides traffic updates throughout the rest of the morning news, then reports on events in the community. Alicia also won an IBNA (Iowa Broadcast News Association) award on her work investigating an invasive "super-weed" called Palmer amaranth and how it could impact Iowa's nearly $14 billion corn and soybean crops industry. Before moving to Jacksonville, Letisha worked at WALA FOX10 News in Mobile, Alabama where she was an anchor and reporter for three years. She also played a role in team coverage for Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Irma. In addition to his work with the station, Marcel is a self-taught still photographer. 11:19 PM, Dec 09, 2018 . Courtney is a Hampton University alumna (#GoPirates!) Details: Bridgette Matter Bridgette is an Emmy-nominated reporter and weekend evening co-anchor for Action News Jax. While I was at St. Olaf College, I played golf and baseball. Blair covered the 2016 Presidential election extensively, reporting from both political conventions and traveling across the country to report live from the Presidential Debates and primaries. Christy Turner is an award-winning journalist who has called Jacksonville home for more than five years. Ben Becker is a weekend anchor and reporter for Action News Jax. In the past, he has also been the sideline reporter for the Jaguars radio broadcasts and does the TV sideline reporting for the preseason games. Robert’s work highlighted the school’s work to turnaround retention rates and rejuvenate the campus. is thrilled to return to Florida as a reporter and excited to call Jacksonville home. Mike is an avid writer and has a large following in the blog-o-sphere -- "Buresh Blog" and "Talking the Tropics With Mike" (hurricane season June 1st-Nov. 30th). Ryan graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications in 2016. Marcel Robinson joined the Action Sports Jax team as a sports reporter & photographer in June of 2017. News Tips: 309-698-3737 I hope to see you at your next event! What a workout! She joined the Action News Jax team in 2012. Uganda's Bobi Wine urges 'strong action' over disputed polls. I took an internship at KELO-TV in Sioux Falls, and after a few months they hired me. I talk to teens when visiting our local schools to think about landing their first job, not just their dream job for later. I’m a certified golf and baseball nut. There she quickly became passionate about helping people in the community, becoming a truth seeker and story teller. From there, I went to Raleigh, North Carolina, and WRAL-TV. Since its inception in 2018, "Tenikka's Books for Kids" has helped collect nearly 6,000 new books for local children. When she’s not out covering stories, Christy enjoys spending time with her loved ones, going to the beach, watching or playing sports, and working out. After graduation, I moved to Columbus, Georgia, to work for the ABC affiliate WTVM-9. She earned an undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland at College Park. Tim Deegan is a Meteorologist at First Coast News in Jacksonville, Florida… Alyssa joined the First Alert Weather team in January 2020 and anchors the Saturday and Sunday evening newscasts on CBS47 and FOX30. She started her career as a reporter at WCTV in Tallahassee, Florida. Elizabeth loves spending time at the beach, exercising, playing games and trying new restaurants. Now that I am in Jacksonville, I've started to learn how to surf. Right before Florida voted on Amendment 2, medical marijuana, I flew to Los Angeles to investigate how their similarly written law worked. She called Georgia home for three years. I didn’t always want to follow in my dad’s footsteps. He also assisted viewers with an array of consumer concerns. Ben graduated from Springfield College in Massachusetts with his bachelors degree in Sports Journalism/Communications and a minor in marketing. Tenikka enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants with her husband. Garrett Bedenbaugh is a First Alert Meteorologist for Action News Jax. Tenikka's research has also been published in the Journal of Health Communication. Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press. She graduated summa cum laude with an undergraduate degree in Mass Communications from Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. Lorena began her broadcast journalism career in the Texas Panhandle. She also often hosted a weekly political affairs show that dove into political topics and held lawmakers accountable. He co-anchors CBS47 and FOX30 on weekend evenings. Becker hosted various programs, including the weekday afternoon Hot List, the weeknight Pregame, Gametime, Postgame and The Blitz. Originally from Clinton, South Carolina, he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. While in DC, Jacqueline has covered some major news stories, including President Obama's second inauguration, the Pope's visit and the Navy Yard mass shooting. Stephanie Bennett joined Action News Jax in November 2020. Meghan was the first to obtain the driver’s medical records, showing he had a high level of marijuana in his system at the time of the crash. She is excited to be in Jacksonville covering the weather in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Amber Krycka returns the Midwest as co-anchor of 25 News at 5pm, 6pm and 10pm. She was the first TV reporter on the scene where white supremacists, holding lit tiki torches, clashed with counter-protesters. On her days off, Alicia enjoys yoga, reading, traveling, hanging out with her friends and visiting her family in Tampa, Ormond Beach, and Fort Myers. Paige Kelton, an award-winning journalist, moved from the anchor desk to the management team at WJAX-TV and WFOX-TV. She is a proud graduate of the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College. I exposed how easy it was to buy marijuana, as someone from out of state and with no legitimate medical reason. She attended Hofstra University. There, she was a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor. Before that, he worked at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, where he was an anchor on ESPNews and ESPN Classic. While in Panama, she got rare access to the canal zone and spoke exclusively with the CEO of the Panama Canal, Jorge Quijano. ), the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and working with cast and crew of Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med. She has also interned at ABC News and CNN in Washington D.C. and worked as a web editor and overnight producer at WNEW 99.1 FM, a 24-hour news station covering news across the district. Already, her career has brought her face to face with historic events and people. While in Central Florida, she covered the case against George Zimmerman as well as other high-profile cases, such as the disappearance of Michelle Parker and the hazing death of FAMU drum major Robert Champion. Lorena Inclán anchors Action News Jax This Morning on the weekends and reports during the week. She spent much of her career in Orlando as the lead reporter on the Casey Anthony case. Join to Connect. The Action News Jax app delivers an exclusive regional newscast, sports coverage, and weather reports anywhere in the world. I now anchor CBS47 Action News Jax This Morning and Action News Jax at Noon, with another long-timer in television news, Phil Amato. She has a special interest in covering issues that affect children and serves on the Community Advisory Board for the First Coast Child Protection Team. Alyssa Pejic is a First Alert Meteorologist for Action News Jax. She was also a regional Emmy nominee in 2019 for “Continuing Coverage.”. He joined the Action Sports Jax team in August of 2012 and is happy to be back in his home state of Florida. Robert also won an Edward R. Murrow for his work on an enterprise piece featuring Knoxville College’s solo graduate at its Summer 2019 ceremony. He recently produced and anchored primetime programs, "Boston's Bravest" that focused on occupational cancer in the fire service and the Emmy Award-winning "Deep Sea Drug War" that took Blair to the Pacific Ocean with the US Coast Guard to see their crackdown on major drug cartels. 20 talking about this. Jacqueline enjoys focusing on matters related to aviation and transportation, as well as veterans issues. Corey attended the University of Oklahoma, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Meteorology with a Minor in Mathematics. Apr 15, 2014 … Apr 15, 2014 … First Coast News (whose newscasts are shared by our local NBC and … action news has been the combined news operation of WAWS and … 8 recent News Anchor Salaries submitted: $32000 , $42000 . Local Jax Fox news anchor John Bachman Has his own theory as to the reason behind the assault Blair also sits on the Board of Directors for the Rescue Ranch in Statesville, NC, a non-profit foundation by NASCAR driver Ryan Newman and his wife, Krissie to help improve the lives of animals and educate the public. Alyssa began her on-air career in 2018 in Greenville, NC, at the CBS affiliate. In 2016, Letisha was named a Black Pages “Florida Top 20 under 40” for her work in Jacksonville and accomplishments, including becoming the first Florida A&M University broadcast journalism student to land a reporter position in a Top 60 market right out of college. Winds are keeping us colder, and making it feel frigid. I try to carve out time to read—actual books—not on a tablet. University of North Florida. In fact, my dad even worked with our Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh back in the '80s in Des Moines, Iowa! She is currently enrolled at UCF working on a master's in Criminal Justice. log in to manage your profile and account. Murray killed a beloved St. Johns County priest. Stuart graduated from the University of Florida in 2007 and as a proud Gator graduate he's quick to point out that was the year they won both football and basketball national titles. Jobs and careers at The Local Station in Jacksonville, Florida, WJXT - Jacksonville's Channel 4. Alicia Tarancon is thrilled to trade in her snow boots for flip flops and be back home in the Sunshine State. When she’s not chasing stories, she’s chasing her toddler Miles, reading books, hanging with her husband and trying out new recipes. I moved back to Jacksonville to bring news to the community I care most about and love. Becker and his family love calling the Jacksonville area home. She’s covered hurricanes in Florida, multiple Kentucky Derby’s, tornados in Nebraska, the historic Senate race of Mitch McConnell vs. Alison Grimes, and national events too. Tenikka is an Emmy-winning journalist and a Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Award recipient. John Bachman is an evening anchor at Action News Jax. Becker came to Action News Jax from CBS12 in West Palm Beach, where he served as an anchor/reporter covering Florida politics and investigations into public safety and government waste. Katie Jeffries joined the First Coast News team in May 2012. It’s how I stay connected and in touch with you, my neighbor and our viewer. She was a weekend morning meteorologist and reporter. © 2021 Cox Media Group. When he's not at the station, you'll find Corey playing video games, listening to music and playing music, watching college football or the OKC Thunder or boogie boarding at the beach. 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