He frequently makes his way back to the small town to get away from the "city life" on occasion. She also got a first-hand look at gunfire detection technology being used at a Georgia college and how it could impact law enforcement response to potential threats on campuses. HAPPENING NOW. He anchors the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. weekday newscasts on WJAX and the 6:30 and 10 p.m. newscasts on WFOX. Letisha was recognized in New York City at the 2017 Black Women in Media awards, where she was given the “Influencer” award. Alyssa began her on-air career in 2018 in Greenville, NC, at the CBS affiliate. She joined the Action News Jax team as general assignment reporter in March 2018. He was typically on the losing end of those competitions. Storms and big events piqued his interest, which grew into a love and respect during college. 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. 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. Blair regularly reports from the White House and Capitol, covering President Donald Trump. Blair recently appeared as a guest on the Dr. Oz show and was invited to the White House to talk about his reporting in "Boston's Bravest.". 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. Prior to coming to work in Jacksonville, she worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor at KCRG-TV9 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Prior to joining the Washington Bureau, Blair was a weeknight anchor in Boston. She joined the Action News Jax team as a general assignment reporter in December 2018. I take every opportunity to say "Thank you.". He moved to Boise, Idaho a few years later and was the main anchor for KBCI-TV. Jacqueline Fell came to the Washington Bureau in June 2012 from Orlando, Florida. Becker graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism from American University in Washington, D.C. If you have a great sports story that needs to be told, email him at swebber@actionnewsjax.com. is thrilled to return to Florida as a reporter and excited to call Jacksonville home. 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. Get the most accurate Jacksonville-area forecast in town with the First Alert Weather App from Action News Jax - WJAX/WFOX. Dale Carson is Action News Jax's Law and Safety Expert. With its interactive radar, you can track the Hurricane location and see where it is heading so that you can prepare yourself before. I also love to chase that little white ball. We are working to ⦠When not helping you get to work or school on time, you can find Elizabeth with her husband Chad, daughter Campbell and two dogs Lanier and Major. Blair Miller can be seen weekdays covering news from Washington, D.C. She spent much of her career in Orlando as the lead reporter on the Casey Anthony case. Mike Buresh is chief meteorologist at Action News Jax. Shortly after graduating, Mike earned the American Meteorological Society's "Seal of Approval" and has also achieved his Certification for Broadcast Meteorologist which certifies that Mike meets specific educational and experience criteria and has passed rigorous testing in his knowledge and communication of meteorology and related sciences needed to be an effective broadcast meteorologist. Robert Grant joined the Action News Jax team as a reporter in August 2020. Dani Bozzini is a general assignment reporter at Action News Jax. Action News Jax Mediakits, Reviews, Cost, Contacts, Traffic (1.51M Visits/Mo), Ads.txt. She attended Hofstra University. Local breaking news and headlines from the source you can count on in Jacksonville, Florida, WJAX-TV, CBS47 and FOX30, Action News Jax. Traffic Alert: 6000 Argyle Forest Blvd. 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. Dan also hosts a weekday radio program on 1010XL and 92.5 FM from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dan is married to "BWR," beautiful wife Reagan, and has three children: Danielle, Drew and the boy king, Brooks. 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. Letisha Bereola anchors Action News Jax This Morning. In fact, my dad even worked with our Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh back in the '80s in Des Moines, Iowa! I could add professional tastes tester to my resume. 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. I love traveling and exploring but again, there’s no place like home. He’s married to his beautiful wife Debra and has two children. I didn’t get much sleep and that era of my life is blur, but I just knew it would give me a jump in my career. He lives in Northern Virginia with his husband, along with their three children and boxer dog, Laguna. Stuart Webber is a sports anchor and reporter for Action Sports Jax. Dale earned his Juris Doctor degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2000 and has built a successful practice in criminal defense. Before coming to Iowa, Alicia began her reporting career in Gainesville, Florida at CBS 4 where she covered everything from Donald Trump's campaign rally in Ocala to Hurricane Hermine and the Zika virus. The Action Sports Jax Dream 18 was started in 2010 to help promote area golf courses, junior golf and raise money in a grassroots fashion for charity. She’s lived in the Pacific Northwest, the desert Southwest, and is excited to now try out Northeast Florida! Dr. Aquino is a doctor of osteopathic medicine and internal medicine hospitalist for Baptist Health. I exposed how easy it was to buy marijuana, as someone from out of state and with no legitimate medical reason. He began his career as a sports producer at WJLA in Washington, D.C. Becker’s interests include golf and many charitable causes, including Chai Lifeline and mentoring emerging broadcasters. The book is required reading for criminal defendants, probationers, parolees, and people at risk of arrest. She also served many years as a local education reporter covering Duval and St. Johns counties, with Duval being one of the top 20 largest school districts in the nation. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. You can often find Tenikka spending time in local classrooms, promoting youth literacy and education. In North Carolina, I anchored the investigative and consumer team at FOX-8 News. Stephanie Bennett joined Action News Jax in November 2020. She also played a role in team coverage for Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Irma. Kid Care Report; Restaurant Report; Send Ben; Where is Joleen? Before moving to Jacksonville, she started her career in South Bend, Indiana, as a reporter and fill-in anchor. log in to manage your profile and account. While at OU, Corey worked on various research projects with mobile Doppler radars - including cloud chemistry, tornadoes, hurricanes, and even lightning. She's responsible for covering important developments from Capitol Hill, federal agencies and the White House that impact local viewers. Before that, he worked at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, where he was an anchor on ESPNews and ESPN Classic. I’ve had the unbelievable honor to receive awards for my work with children, simply doing what I was led in my heart to do. Samantha is a New York City native having grown up in Brooklyn and Staten Island. He anchors newscasts on WJAX and WFOX and can be heard daily on 104.5 WOKV in addition to a number of other local radio stations. She has nearly a decade of experience as a journalist, right here in Jacksonville, where she moved after graduating from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcast Journalism. She was born and raised in Ohio, but moved to Pensacola, FL, before college. When I’m not working or chasing my girls, I’m busy running after Teddy Roosevelt, my golden retriever! She was the first reporter in the country to obtain additional information about the gunman and the venues he cased in the months before. Before that, she worked as a camera operator and studio tech at WTVJ NBC6 in Miramar. Courtney is a Hampton University alumna (#GoPirates!) Happy driving! Ryan grew up in Hawthorne. She traveled to The Bahamas to document the debris washing up ashore, went to Washington D.C. for the release of the longest voyage data recorder transcript ever released by the National Transportation Safety Board, and has covered all three Marine Board of Investigation hearings probing the sinking. Phil Amato co-anchors Action News This Morning and Action News Jax at Noon. Action News Jax CBS47 & FOX30 is serving North-East Florida and South Georgia local coverage you can count on with local news, sports, weather, and traffic. She also often hosted a weekly political affairs show that dove into political topics and held lawmakers accountable. Letisha was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and moved to small town Florida when she was a teenager. Dani loves traveling, trying new restaurants and playing volleyball. Dr. Michelle Aquino is Action News Jax's Medical Expert. Corey Simma is a First Alert Meteorologist for Action News Jax. He is the son of former Jacksonville Sheriff Dale Carson, had a distinguished career in law enforcement as a Miami-Dade County police officer and as a special agent of the FBI. Tenikka also enjoys connecting with viewers at community events across the area. She is also proud of her contribution to the Action News Jax team's regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Large Market Television. It’s how I stay connected and in touch with you, my neighbor and our viewer. Dawn Lopez co-anchors Action News This Morning and Action News Jax at Noon. Garrett Bedenbaugh is a First Alert Meteorologist for Action News Jax. BUCKMAN BRIDGE SLOWDOWNS! Alicia can also fly drones and is a FAA certified drone pilot. 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. Corey spent three summers in Starke and Gainesville providing radar coverage for University of Florida engineers conducting rocket launches to induce lightning strikes! Reach out to Lorena via email at LInclan@actionnewsjax.com or follow her on Twitter @LorenaANjax. Jacqueline enjoys focusing on matters related to aviation and transportation, as well as veterans issues. He once was afraid of storms. 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. 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. More importantly, though, I met my wife, Jen. What a workout! Follow Dan on Twitter @DanHicken and send him an email. ), the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and working with cast and crew of Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med. Blair has received many honors for his reporting and anchoring including seven Emmy awards. Jacqueline's inside-the-courtroom-Twitter coverage has been recognized with various industry award nominations. Tenikka also investigated how a lack of supervision at a St. Augustine hospital may have led to the death of a young father who committed suicide in the hospital's behavioral health unit. He played outfield for the Eagles team that made it to the Division II College World Series in 1999. Lorena holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Miami’s School of Communication. She was born and raised in Miami. She is a proud graduate of the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College. I didn’t always want to follow in my dad’s footsteps. Steph graduated from New Mexico State University (Go Aggies!) In his free time, Ryan loves playing drums, meeting new people and reading a good book. Elizabeth has held several titles in a newsroom including Associate Producer and Assignment Desk Editor but most recently served more than five years as a general assignment reporter covering everything from local plane crashes to high-profile murder trials. I took viewers into the unfinished USS Little Rock--the first ship headed our way. I am happy to call Jacksonville and the surrounding counties home, because I was born and raised here. On her off time, Bridgette loves to cook, travel, and spend time visiting her family and friends in Central Florida. Phil got his start in Billings, Montana in 1984 where he anchored the weekend newscast and was a reporter during the week. 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. Ryan Nelson joined Action News Jax as a reporter in June 2018. I like to remind Mike of that regularly! While there, she was the only bilingual anchor, reporter and producer for KFDA NewsChannel10 and its sister station, Telemundo Amarillo. She joined the Action News Jax team in 2012. Bridgette spent five days covering the Pulse Nightclub massacre in Orlando. Dan grew up in Miami playing sports, where he was honored numerous times. Tenikka regularly volunteers her time to read to children at local schools and day cares, sharing her passion for youth literacy and education. She also provided in-depth coverage of the multiple recounts in contested Florida races in the 2018 midterm elections which led to recognition by the Florida Society of Professional Journalists for best political coverage. While I was at St. Olaf College, I played golf and baseball. She has also worked at stations in Memphis, Tennessee, and Macon, Georgia. 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. Letisha has had some incredible opportunities during her time at Action News Jax, including covering a local American Idol contestant in Los Angeles (#TeamTyanna) and rappelling down a downtown building — live — to help raise money for Boys Scout of America. Ryan worked to grow the network’s digital presence in its first year of American Collegiate athletics coverage. In Mobile, Letisha extensively covered the impacts of a foul chemical smell and its link to a major gas company and the heartbreaking effects of synthetic marijuana in South Alabama. She traveled to Key West, Florida, to sit down with a national expert on consumer fraud and identity theft to learn about new technology designed to better protect consumers. She called Georgia home for three years. 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