Going Ringside Ep. 66: River City Wrestling Con preview
On this episode of Going Ringside we preview the biggest wrestling fan event in Florida all year: River City Wrestling Con, which is slated to bring in the biggest wrestling stars on the planet to World Golf Village on June 8-9. Also on this episode, we talk to the family of a journeyman boxer who was trained by Muhammad Ali and just passed away.
Going Ringside Ep. 62: Montez Ford and rare interview with trainer of Cena/Lesnar/Orton/Batista
On this packed episode of Going Ringside we're joined by WWE star Montez Ford who's also married to Bianca Belair. We'll also announce the winner of our Smackdown Ticket giveaway contest. And we also catch up with "Nightmare" Danny Davis who trained stars like John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton and Batista.
Going Ringside teams with River City Wrestling Con for major announcement
On Friday night, The Going Ringside Podcast is teaming up with River City Wrestling Con for a major announcement concerning its event in June. The live press conference will be held at World Golf Village and streamed live on News4JAX.com, News4Jax+ and the News4JAX YouTube Channel.
Going Ringside Ep. 45: AEW Owner Tony Khan
On this special episode of Going Ringside we're joined by AEW owner Tony Khan. In this episode we discuss several important issues in the wrestling world right now including AEW's longterm plans, the status of former Champion MJF and how they acquired "The Rated R Superstar" Adam Copeland. We also discuss the importance of Jacksonville to their business as the promotion returns home to Daily's Place January 10th.
Going Ringside podcast goes live to cover sentencing of former wrestling superstar Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch
WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Tamara Sytch, aka “Sunny,” faced up to 26 years in prison after she was accused of DUI manslaughter that resulted in the death of a Daytona Beach Shores man. The Going Ringside with The Local Station podcast carried the entire 6 hour hearing on News4JAX+, News4JAX.com and the News4JAX YouTube channel.
Live from the ring: ‘Going Ringside’ takes podcast to meet global wrestling icons who once descended on Jacksonville
For the first time in News4JAX history, ‘Going Ringside’ took the pro wrestling podcast to the ultimate world of wrestling for fandom at the annual River City Wrestling Con at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds in a live podcast event.
WATCH LIVE: Pro wrestling podcast ‘Going Ringside with The Local Station’ from River City Wrestling Con
River City Wrestling Con is Florida's annual celebration of pro wrestling fandom. Wrestling icons, attractions and live wrestling matches are spread out over two days. Episode 16 of Going Ringside is LIVE from the event.
‘I always love the Jags’: Dedicated Jags fans make waves of teal in sea of red, gold for AFC divisional round showdown
Among the sea of Chiefs nation, there were still sounds of roaring “Duvvaalll’s” being heard as Jags fans tailgated and enjoyed themselves in the colder than normal temperatures at the Arrow Head Stadium.
Your Voice Matters: Clay County voters to decide on keeping property tax hike
Clay county voters will have the opportunity to vote on whether a property tax hike should remain in effect for another 4 years. This is the property tax increase passed by voters in 2018 to secure schools. Much of that money went to starting up a school district police force.
Man says he was there when shooting occurred during car meeting outside grocery store
A witness told News4JAX on Tuesday that he was there when a 17-year-old was wounded in a shooting over the weekend at what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said was a car club meeting in a parking lot on Roosevelt Boulevard.
Ex-Congresswoman Corrine Brown argues religious discrimination in appeal
Corrigan’s decision came after the juror said the “Holy Spirit” told him Brown was not guilty. “If affirmed on appeal, the district court’s holding poses significant concerns for religious people who believe that God communicates with them,” said the brief, led by the Nebraska attorney general’s office. But religious jurors may not say that they believe the inner voice they attribute to the divine told them the same thing. “The district court’s decision here handily withstands that review. “What the argument is that Corrine Brown was discriminated against in that she had a juror removed from her panel for religious reasons, and you can’t remove a juror for religious reasons,” Nichols said Tuesday.
Gov. DeSantis backs ‘anti-mob’ proposal in response to protests
The proposal titled “anti-mob legislation draft” would expand the list of “forcible felonies” under Florida’s self-defense law to include property crimes. “We don’t want to see our cities burning like across the nation without consequences, so Gov. Meanwhile, a rally to protest the proposal is planned for 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Duval County Courthouse. The first survey question by AP VoteCast found 42% of Florida voters surveyed have a gun in their household. Only 32% of Joe Biden voters have a gun in their house compared to 51% of President Donald Trump voters.
Help us track down the rest of Dino 4
If you didn’t know about Dino 4 before Scott Johnson’s story aired Thursday, you do now. And we need your help. Tell us what you remember about this lovable mascot, and let us know if you’ve seen his eyes or shoes lying around. Otherwise, let us know if you think this character is due for a comeback.
'Uncle Rico' stops at TIAA Bank Field, visits Jaguars' Gardner Minshew
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Football history was made Thursday at TIAA Bank Field when Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew met with actor Jon Gries, who you likely recognize as Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite. Here is a look at News4Jax reporter Scott Johnson's interview with the man, the myth and the legend (reference to Uncle Rico). Gries, dressed much to the likes of Uncle Rico, pulled up to TIAA Bank Field in the character's trademark burnt orange Dodge van. GALLERY: 'Uncle Rico' visits TIAA Bank FieldRELATED: 'Uncle Rico' dines at Jacksonville Beach Waffle HouseJohnson: "What brought you out here today?" On Thursday, he settled for launching one over the statue of the jaguar at TIAA Bank Field.
Gardner Minshew creates pair of jorts for fan on The Mark Brunell Show
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Back by popular demand, Gardner Minshew made his second special appearance Monday evening on The Mark Brunell Show. The Jaguars rookie quarterback has his own kind of style -- and he was willing to share while on the show. He created a pair of jorts, on the spot, for one fan by trimming the man's jeans with a pair of scissors. Seeing it down here, it really is awesome," said Minshew, who joined teammate Myles Jack News4Jax sports anchor and reporter Cole Pepper on the show. When Minshew made his debut on The Mark Brunell Show last week, his goal was to get better after Week 2's heartbreaking loss to the Texans.