Chris Will

News4JAX Reporter

Chris Will has joined the News4JAX team as a weekend morning reporter, after graduating from the University of Florida in spring 2024. 

Chris graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in journalism. During his time in Gainesville, he covered a wide range of stories across the Sunshine State. His coverage of Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award. 

As a student, Chris was a part of WUFT News. He served as an anchor, reporter, producer and sports anchor. His work got him the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists award for top student reporter and top student sportscaster. He also completed internships at WESH 2 News in Orlando and WPBF 25 News in West Palm Beach.

After being born in St. Louis, Chris moved to the Fort Lauderdale area. He is a big sports fan and enjoys playing indoor and beach volleyball. He was the president of the club volleyball team at UF and hopes to continue playing in the Jacksonville area.
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Union asking Chartwells to raise starting pay to at least $15 per hour for school employees

‘We deserve fair wages’: DCPS food service workers demand living wage, respect and support as potential strike looms

Read full article: ‘We deserve fair wages’: DCPS food service workers demand living wage, respect and support as potential strike looms

Contract negotiations have broken down between the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, the union representing the food service workers in the Duval County Public Schools system, and Chartwells K12, the district’s food service provider.