She graduated summa cum laude with an undergraduate degree in Mass Communications from Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. If you have a story idea, email her at dbozzini@actionnewsjax.com. Before that, she worked as a camera operator and studio tech at WTVJ NBC6 in Miramar. Tenikka regularly volunteers her time to read to children at local schools and day cares, sharing her passion for youth literacy and education. She called Georgia home for three years. Five of joint FOX and CBS local affiliate Action News Jacksonville's lead anchors have been notified that they will be let go before the end of the year. Dani loves traveling, trying new restaurants and playing volleyball. 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. University of North Florida. 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. He's originally from East Providence, Rhode Island. She was the first TV reporter on the scene where white supremacists, holding lit tiki torches, clashed with counter-protesters. Amber joined the Action News Jax team in August 2016 from WTVQ, Lexington, Kentucky. Bridgette has corresponded and interviewed with several local high profile prisoners, including Ruben Ebron, Michael Dunn and James Rhodes. Her career began in North Platte, Nebraska where she was both a reporter and news anchor. Prior to making the move to the River City, Tenikka spent five years working as an anchor and reporter with Action News Jacksonville's sister station, WSOC-TV in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) from the American Meteorological Society. 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. When she’s not chasing someone down for a story, Steph enjoys trying new sushi spots and exploring all the outdoor activities Florida has to offer. Of them all, Amber says she is very proud of helping push a firefighter cancer bill through the Kentucky state legislature. If you have a great sports story that needs to be told, email him at swebber@actionnewsjax.com. Murray killed a beloved St. Johns County priest. |. Alyssa loves to be in the community at schools discussing weather and showing support at public events. Amber Krycka returns the Midwest as co-anchor of 25 News at 5pm, 6pm and 10pm. 11:19 PM, Dec 09, 2018 . She joined the Action News Jax team as general assignment reporter in March 2018. I grew up in a newsroom with my dad, also John Bachman, who was in the business for about 40 years. Before ESPN, Becker served as sports director and anchor at WPTV in West Palm Beach, Florida. Personally, Amber is a small-town girl from Michigan. Letisha Bereola anchors Action News Jax This Morning. He anchors the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. weekday newscasts on WJAX and the 6:30 and 10 p.m. newscasts on WFOX. Robert Grant joined the Action News Jax team as a reporter in August 2020. Bridgette spent five days covering the Pulse Nightclub massacre in Orlando. She has reported extensively on Jacksonville's battle against child abuse and online predators. 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. Ryan won a first-place SPJ Regional Mark of Excellence award for radio in-depth reporting and finished as a Finalist for the SPJ National Mark of Excellence as a student in 2015. Brent has had the fortune of being at some big-time events like the Super Bowl, World Series, The Masters and National Championship Games, but he really enjoys telling stories about the local athletes -- professional and amateur. In addition to his work with the station, Marcel is a self-taught still photographer. Tenikka enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants with her husband. I took an internship at KELO-TV in Sioux Falls, and after a few months they hired me. 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. Action News Jax Sunday; ... he was struck in the head,” Fauquier County Sheriff Robert P. Mosier told reporters Friday evening. Samantha Manning joined Cox Media Group's Washington D.C. Bureau in October 2019. It followed her reporting on a Lexington firefighter was diagnosed with cancer and died after a long struggle for his life. Join to Connect. What a workout! 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. CBS47 and FOX30 are the Official Stations of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Brent hosts the Monday night show called Jaguars All Access. Ryan Nelson joined Action News Jax as a reporter in June 2018. I don’t take it lightly that you invite us into your home and make us a part of your day or daily routine. During his time there, Robert covered big stories including the Buffalo Roundup, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and surging meth rates on the Pine Ridge Reservation. He began his career as a meteorologist at the local FOX affiliate in Columbia, South Carolina in 2012. or news25@week.com, All content © 2000 - 2021, WEEK Television, Inc. All rights reserved. I took the MCAT to get into medical school. I love raising my family in the Jacksonville community. ), get lost in a good book, travel, hang out with family and friends -- and making new ones! She is excited to be in Jacksonville covering the weather in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. In his free time, you will find him at the gym, exploring northeast Florida, checking out community events, visiting family and friends, following his favorite sports teams, and talking about his favorite subject: weather. Now that I am in Jacksonville, I've started to learn how to surf. Lorena Inclán anchors Action News Jax This Morning on the weekends and reports during the week. 20 talking about this. Dawn Lopez co-anchors Action News This Morning and Action News Jax at Noon. 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. A reporter was kicked out of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall and threatened with arrest for asking a question ... Action News Jax has received several … I love traveling and exploring but again, there’s no place like home. Prior to reporting, Meghan was a Video Editor for the CBS affiliate, WUSA*9, in Washington DC. Corey is thrilled to be in Jacksonville covering the weather in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia! During her five years in Florida, Samantha covered the 2016 Republican National Convention and the 2016 Democratic National Convention. The Action News Jax app delivers an exclusive regional newscast, sports coverage, and weather reports anywhere in the world. It’s how I stay connected and in touch with you, my neighbor and our viewer. Stuart Webber is a sports anchor and reporter for Action Sports Jax. While working in Texas, Ryan told stories surrounding illegal immigration, border violence, weapons smuggling and the existing border fence. I try to carve out time to read—actual books—not on a tablet. He also assisted viewers with an array of consumer concerns. 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. He joined the Action Sports Jax team in August of 2012 and is happy to be back in his home state of Florida. As a senior at Miami Sunset he was named honorable mention all county in water polo and also has the dubious distinction of being kicked out of the National Honor Society. Becker came to Action News Jax from CBS12 in … Phil Amato co-anchors Action News This Morning and Action News Jax at Noon. Becker graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism from American University in Washington, D.C. Tampa Bay’s Big Game. She volunteers at a local nursing homes; participates actively in her church, sings, plays the piano and keeps both her head and body in shape by lots of outdoors activities. Blair is a graduate of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Stephanie Bennett joined Action News Jax in November 2020. She was born and raised in Miami. Phil has been a fixture in Jacksonville since 1994. In his spare time you can find Dan at a local ball field questioning umpires, berating referees and making a fool out of himself. In Stuart's spare time you'll find him doing what else but watching and playing sports. 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. Mike is also an active member of the Jacksonville Salvation Army Advisory Board. I now anchor CBS47 Action News Jax This Morning and Action News Jax at Noon, with another long-timer in television news, Phil Amato. Paige Kelton, an award-winning journalist, moved from the anchor desk to the management team at WJAX-TV and WFOX-TV. Lorena has played an integral role in covering the sinking of the SS El Faro and the loss of its 33 crew members. 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. Samantha is a New York City native having grown up in Brooklyn and Staten Island. Alicia earned her Master's degree in International Affairs at Georgetown University and her bachelor's degree in Journalism from George Mason University. 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. 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. Robert graduated from Quinnipiac University with a broadcast journalism degree in May 2014. Tim Deegan is a Meteorologist at First Coast News in Jacksonville, Florida… Local Jax Fox news anchor John Bachman Has his own theory as to the reason behind the assault Corey spent three summers in Starke and Gainesville providing radar coverage for University of Florida engineers conducting rocket launches to induce lightning strikes! She is a three-time Associated Press award-winning journalist. Whether you have a traffic tip or would like to see your side of town highlighted more often during traffic reports, Elizabeth says to contact her on social media or send her an email at ecampbell@actionnewsjax.com. Brent lives in St. Johns County with his wife, Stefanie, and their 12-year-old twins, Tyler and Kaylee. Ben Becker is a weekend anchor and reporter for Action News Jax. There, she was a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor. TV Reporter at CBS47/FOX30 Action News Jax Jacksonville, Florida Area 377 connections. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Corey's love for the weather began at a very young age. Ryan grew up in Hawthorne. 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. Before moving to Jacksonville, Letisha worked at WALA FOX10 News in Mobile, Alabama where she was an anchor and reporter for three years. 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. You can often find Tenikka spending time in local classrooms, promoting youth literacy and education. He has traveled extensively including trips to Australia, Asia, Central and South America, Galapagos Islands and three times to Africa. I exposed how easy it was to buy marijuana, as someone from out of state and with no legitimate medical reason. 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. He frequently makes his way back to the small town to get away from the "city life" on occasion. Garrett Bedenbaugh is a First Alert Meteorologist for Action News Jax. She anchors the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. weekday newscasts on CBS47 and the 6:30 and 10 p.m. newscasts on FOX30. Prior to being in Boston, Blair was a main evening anchor in Charlotte, North Carolina. He also won first place in the Florida AP College Broadcasting in the same category, and placed as a Finalist in their Sports category. 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. When she’s not chasing stories, she’s chasing her toddler Miles, reading books, hanging with her husband and trying out new recipes. Courtney is a Hampton University alumna (#GoPirates!) Originally from the Peach State, Elizabeth grew up in Atlanta, GA where she visits as often as she can to see family and friends. He uses his talents as a still photographer, often making trips home and away to find the perfect images for his portfolio. Blair regularly reports from the White House and Capitol, covering President Donald Trump. He once was afraid of storms. Before that, Robert reported in Knoxville, TN, for three years at WVLT News. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Alyssa began her on-air career in 2018 in Greenville, NC, at the CBS affiliate. Dani is from the small town of Los Gatos, California. Her next stop was at the ABC affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she reported on the historic Arkansas River Flood, state legislation, and education policy. Katie Jeffries joined the First Coast News team in May 2012. We have the best discussions about our favorite small businesses and restaurants we find around town. She also contributed to the station’s Associated Press award-winning coverage of an Amtrak train that derailed, carrying dozens of US Congressmen. He moved to Boise, Idaho a few years later and was the main anchor for KBCI-TV. Then it was on to WGHP-TV, a FOX-owned and operated station in High Point, North Carolina. Garrett is very active on social media and loves seeing all of the #FirstAlertWX photos and videos from viewers in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. 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. Updated 1:35 pm CST, Thursday, February 4, 2021 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. If you know someone with a sports story to tell, email him at mrobinson@actionnewsjax.com. When she’s not reporting, she ’s always down to try a new restaurant (or recipe! Originally from Clinton, South Carolina, he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I've been fortunate to cover some important stories to Jacksonville. Samantha was a political reporter in Knoxville, Tennessee covering the Tennessee General Assembly prior to her time in Florida. Local breaking news and headlines from the source you can count on in Jacksonville, Florida, WJAX-TV, CBS47 and FOX30, Action News Jax. Buresh is a self-professed "weather holic" and his fascination with weather developed at a very young age while growing up in rural Iowa. Prior to coming to work in Jacksonville, she worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor at KCRG-TV9 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Action News and 6abc.com are Philadelphia's source for breaking news, weather and video, covering Philadelphia, Pa., NJ, and Delaware. I am happy to call Jacksonville and the surrounding counties home, because I was born and raised here. Keep in touch with WFOX Action News Jax to get the breaking news, investigative journalism, public reporting, and much more from Jacksonville, Florida. He was the lead nightside multi-media journalist and also anchored the station’s Saturday morning show. 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. I like to physically turn the pages—preferably a presidential biography. 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. Growing up in Baltimore, Md., she had an early interest in journalism and hosted a news magazine show in high school. She was also a regional Emmy nominee in 2019 for “Continuing Coverage.”. I also went to Wisconsin, where crews are building Littoral Combat Ships headed for homeport in Jacksonville starting in 2016. In his free time, Ryan loves playing drums, meeting new people and reading a good book. 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