The extensive career of News4JAX’s lead anchor Tom Wills has come to a close but that’s not without the city of Jacksonville recognizing his impact in the community over the past 49 years at The Local Station.

WJXT anchor Tom Wills is retiring Friday after 49 years with the station. We reached out to some notable sports figures in Jacksonville and had them give Wills their best.

Tom Wills retires from WJXT on May 31, 2024 after 49 years. He writes his final article for News4JAX.com

Tom Wills, who is retiring Friday after 49 years in Jacksonville, saw the city go from football dreamer to a pro football town during his time here.

It might seem like the end of an era for some. But as longtime New4JAX lead anchor Tom Wills embarks on his new life-calling of retirement, it’s a new beginning — guided by God.

As Tom gets ready to retire after 49 years of dedicated service at the anchor desk, News4JAX gathered the invaluable lessons that he has taught some of our staff members over the years.

For nearly five decades, you’ve allowed News4JAX anchor Tom Wills to come into your homes -- and these days straight to your phones -- to deliver the news. He'll do it for the last time on Friday before he enters a well-deserved retirement.

Tom Wills shares the most memorable news stories he's covered as the longtime lead anchor for WJXT - Channel 4.

News4JAX asked community members to share memories and messages ahead of his retirement.

The News4JAX team is honoring anchor and newsman Tom Wills during the last week of May, 2024 leading up to his retirement.

The 1970s saw Channel 4 continue its long tradition of aggressive investigative journalism.