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This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How Jacksonville’s business landscape is steadily developing
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How Jacksonville’s business landscape is steadily developingIn this episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition,” host Kent Justice sits down with Tyler Mathews, the newly appointed CEO of England-Thims & Miller, Inc. (ETM), a leading infrastructure and development consulting firm in Florida.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - JU president addresses financial concerns about university
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - JU president addresses financial concerns about universityIn this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice interviews Tim Cost, president of Jacksonville University (JU), about recent financial concerns and the university’s strategic direction.
Downtown Jacksonville set to see billion-dollar boom in residential, hospitality projects, but challenges persist
Read full article: Downtown Jacksonville set to see billion-dollar boom in residential, hospitality projects, but challenges persistIn the latest episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice welcomed Jake Gordon, CEO of Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), to discuss the 2024 State of Downtown Report.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - What’s in store for the city’s urban core?
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - What’s in store for the city’s urban core?In this episode on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition host Kent Justice sits down with Jake Gordon, CEO of Downtown Vision, Inc., to discuss the 2024 State of Downtown report.
Vote Now! Which News4JAX personality has the best (worst?) ugly Christmas sweater?
Read full article: Vote Now! Which News4JAX personality has the best (worst?) ugly Christmas sweater?It’s the holiday season! That means it is time for decorations, Santa Claus and, of course, some really ugly sweaters.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Rep. Aaron Bean talks reshaping Washington
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Rep. Aaron Bean talks reshaping WashingtonCongressman Aaron Bean joins This Week in Jacksonville to talk about strategies for reshaping Washington.
This Week in Jacksonville Special Edition: Discussing the assassination attempt of Donald Trump
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville Special Edition: Discussing the assassination attempt of Donald TrumpDonald Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after what law enforcement officials are treating as an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Officials said the man who opened fire was a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania. News4JAX Political Analyst Rick Mullaney and Government Law Attorney Chris Hand joined Kent Justice in this special edition of This Week in Jacksonville focused on the assassination attempt of former President Trump.
Deegan faces panel of local journalists in televised event; Davis attends separate untelevised event with parents
Read full article: Deegan faces panel of local journalists in televised event; Davis attends separate untelevised event with parentsThe Mayoral Candidate Forum is happening Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at the WJXT-4 studios. Kent Justice along with journalists from First Coast News, WJCT and the Florida Times Union will ask questions to one of the two candidates, Democrat Donna Deegan. Both candidates, Deegan and Republican Daniel Davis were invited months ago. Deegan accepted, Davis declined.
Mayoral Candidate Forum: What questions do you have?
Read full article: Mayoral Candidate Forum: What questions do you have?We are a little more than two weeks away from Jacksonville’s election day – and next week, News4JAX is going to take a closer look at some of the issues impacting our community.
Mayoral Candidate Forum to air on Channel 4 and First Coast News, May 3, 7 p.m.
Read full article: Mayoral Candidate Forum to air on Channel 4 and First Coast News, May 3, 7 p.m.We are a little more than two weeks away from Jacksonville’s election day – and next week, News4JAX is going to take a closer look at some of the issues impacting our community.
Your Voice Matters: We’re interviewing every Jacksonville mayoral candidate. What are your questions?
Read full article: Your Voice Matters: We’re interviewing every Jacksonville mayoral candidate. What are your questions?In the coming weeks, News4JAX is planning to sit down with all eight candidates who are running for Jacksonville mayor in the 2023 election.
Watch Here: News4JAX 2022 Election Special
Read full article: Watch Here: News4JAX 2022 Election SpecialNews4JAX had a team of reporters on the scene throughout various counties in Florida and Georgia covering the candidates hoping to win their races. Anchor’s Kent Justice, Mary Baer, and Tom Wills also sat down at a roundtable with other political experts to give insight on the midterm election.
Your Voice Matters: What are your questions for St. Johns County commissioner Henry Dean?
Read full article: Your Voice Matters: What are your questions for St. Johns County commissioner Henry Dean?One of the guests on This Week In Jacksonville, the weekly show where anchor Kent Justice hosts a discussion with decision-makers and other people behind the news, is St. Johns County Commissioner Henry Dean.
Familiar heroes: Brothers pull 3 people from rip current at Atlantic Beach -- but this isn’t the first time
Read full article: Familiar heroes: Brothers pull 3 people from rip current at Atlantic Beach -- but this isn’t the first timeOne of those brothers helped save two other people exactly 11 years ago to the day -- News4JAX Anchor Kent Justice and his son.
Week of Valor: Veterans & military members are Jacksonville community’s backbone
Read full article: Week of Valor: Veterans & military members are Jacksonville community’s backboneAs we head into what the city of Jacksonville has called the Week of Valor, Sunday's "This Week in Jacksonville" will focus on issues facing veterans.
Week of Valor: Veterans & military members are Jacksonville community’s backbone
Read full article: Week of Valor: Veterans & military members are Jacksonville community’s backboneAs we head into what the city of Jacksonville has called the Week of Valor, Sunday's "This Week in Jacksonville" will focus on issues facing veterans.
Florida’s record budget; new bills signed into law; upcoming special legislative session
Read full article: Florida’s record budget; new bills signed into law; upcoming special legislative sessionOn this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” state Sen. Audrey Gibson and state Rep. Cord Byrd discuss the recent legislative session, the record-setting state budget, newly signed bills and the upcoming special session.
Meet the 3rd winner of our Countdown to Christmas Sweepstakes
Read full article: Meet the 3rd winner of our Countdown to Christmas SweepstakesAfter collecting more than 8,600 entries over the past two weeks, News4Jax drew the third winner of our Countdown to Christmas Sweepstakes on Thursday. The winning entry belong to Eddie Chris, who’s taking home a brand new 65-inch TV for the holidays. It took a few moments for the news to sink in when News4Jax anchor Kent Justice called Eddie’s phone. Reminder: the deadline to enter for a chance to win the fourth and final TV is 9 a.m. Monday. We’ll draw our last winner that morning and then announce the results on News4Jax at 6 p.m.
Kent Justice is hosting an Ask Me Anything
Read full article: Kent Justice is hosting an Ask Me AnythingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you’ve ever wanted to get to know Kent Justice, here’s your chance. This morning, Kent will be hosting an Ask Me Anything for News4Jax Insiders. That means you’ll have an opportunity to ask him questions in real-time during a live chat on our website. This Ask Me Anything kicks off at 11 a.m., so don’t be late. To take part in this live chat, you’ll need to be a member of News4JAX Insider.
Barriers on Capitol Hill; Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office preps ahead of Election Day
Read full article: Barriers on Capitol Hill; Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office preps ahead of Election DayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On this edition of “This Week In Jacksonville,” News4Jax political analyst Rick Mullaney of Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute co-hosts alongside News4Jax anchor and reporter Kent Justice. Former U.S. Reps. David Jolly and Patrick Murphy discuss a new book, which they co-authored, designed to talk about barriers on Capitol Hill. Duval County Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan talks about high voter turnout and concerns just before Election Day. And Mullaney describes the five things that could be affected if the Democrats earn a majority in the Senate.
TWIJ: GOP view of ‘court packing;’ history of voting in Florida; state House candidates
Read full article: TWIJ: GOP view of ‘court packing;’ history of voting in Florida; state House candidatesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Supreme Court may have a new associate justice very soon. A future Florida House speaker who is also a local attorney discusses the process and the potential of “packing the court” after the election with host Kent Justice. Rick Mullaney also breaks down the way Florida votes historically and what we’re looking for on election night. Plus, the Democrat running hoping to unseat that future House speaker in District 24.
Trump, Biden go at it -- from a distance -- in town halls
Read full article: Trump, Biden go at it -- from a distance -- in town hallsAngry and combative, Trump refused to denounce the QAnon conspiracy group — and only testily did so regarding white supremacists. Trump and Biden were supposed to spend Thursday night on the same debate stage in Miami. The presidential rivals took questions in different cities on different networks: Trump on NBC from Miami, Biden on ABC from Philadelphia. Trump was Trump. “It could say that I’m a lousy candidate, that I didn’t do a good job,” Biden said.
REPLAY: Rutherford & Deegan square off in only televised debate
Read full article: REPLAY: Rutherford & Deegan square off in only televised debateREPLAY: Rutherford & Deegan square off in only televised debatePublished: October 14, 2020, 9:45 pmWatch U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., and Donna Deegan square off in Jacksonville for the only televised debate in the 4th Congressional District race. Wednesday’s debate, hosted by News4JAX in partnership with Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute, will be moderated by Kent Justice.
Rutherford & Deegan square off in only televised debate
Read full article: Rutherford & Deegan square off in only televised debateJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., and Democratic challenger Donna Deegan squared off Wednesday evening in the only televised debate in the 4th Congressional District race. During the debate, Deegan and Rutherford both touched on the coronavirus pandemic, health care, the economy and social justice. The individual income tax cuts expire in 2025. Deegan said she would support that plan, while Rutherford said absolutely not. People simply want racial justice.”Watch: Rutherford & Deegan ask each other a questionTo learn more about the candidates, visit News4Jax’s Voter’s Guide.
President Trump visits Jacksonville for ‘Great American Comeback’ rally
Read full article: President Trump visits Jacksonville for ‘Great American Comeback’ rallyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – President Donald Trump walked off Air Force One to a crowd of thousands at Jacksonville’s Cecil Airport on Thursday, where he hosted a “Great American Comeback” campaign rally. RELATED: Florida leaders speak as crowd awaits President Trump’s Jacksonville visitThe president began his speech by making a promise to his assembly of supporters. “Forty days from now, we’re going to win Florida, we’re going to win four more years in the White House," Trump said. Before his visit to Jacksonville, he spoke at an airport hangar in swing-state North Carolina to a crowd that included health care workers. When asked what issues mattered to her, Deborah Kramp, a Trump supporter, responded: “Supreme Court justice, that’s number one.
Clay County Sheriffs Office invites community to share ideas to bridge gap with law enforcement
Read full article: Clay County Sheriffs Office invites community to share ideas to bridge gap with law enforcementCLAY COUNTY, Fla. The Clay County Sheriffs Office on Thursday will be holding an event called Talking for a Change.The Sheriffs Office is inviting the community to help come up with ideas to bridge the gap with law enforcement. Through organized discussion, we hope together we can find solutions we, as an agency, can present at the next National Sheriffs Association conference, the Sheriffs Office said in a Facebook post. News4Jax anchor Kent Justice will moderate Thursdays event, which will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Cedar Point Baptist Church at 1650 Blanding Boulevard in Middleburg. Everyone is welcome to attend, but you are encouraged to register ahead of time by contacting Tina Hodges at thodges@claysheriff.com or at 904-529-6160. The Sheriffs Office said social distancing will be directed and face masks will be available for those in need.
City Council President-Designate Tommy Hazouri; Civic Council CEO Jeanne Miller and Georgia U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter
Read full article: City Council President-Designate Tommy Hazouri; Civic Council CEO Jeanne Miller and Georgia U.S. Rep. Buddy CarterOn This Week in Jacksonville, Kent Justice reports on Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry testifying before congress and speaks to City Council President-Designate Tommy Hazouri about the issues in front of the council. Also on Sundays program: Jacksonville Civic Council CEO Jeanne Miller talks about wanting to pass an update to the Human Rights Ordinance and Coastal Georgias U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter speaks about the investigation into the controversial killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Salute to Nassau County Council on Aging’s 45 years of service
Read full article: Salute to Nassau County Council on Aging’s 45 years of serviceAMELIA ISLAND, Fla. – A dinner, dance and fundraiser Friday night at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort celebrated the Council on Agin’s 45 years of service to seniors in Nassau County. News4Jax anchor Kent Justice was master of ceremonies at the Council on Aging’s 16th annual gala, themed “SS Saphhire Seas, Gem of the Island.” State Sen. Aaron Bean looked the part, dressing as “Admiral of Auction, the Commodore of Coin” has he hosted a live auction to raise money in support of NCCOA. “In almost five decades, NCCOA now offers a full complement of programs, services and resources for seniors in Nassau County," Executive Director Janice Ancrum said. Pianist John Springer and the Leelynn Osborn Live Band provided entertainment.
This Week In Jacksonville: Mayor Curry and JEA CEO Aaron Zahn
Read full article: This Week In Jacksonville: Mayor Curry and JEA CEO Aaron ZahnFrom the half-cent sales tax proposal to all things JEA, Mayor Curry, JEA CEO Aaron Zahn, and City Councilman Dr. Ron Salem each sit one-on-one with Kent JusticeCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
This Week In Jacksonville: Mayor Curry and JEA CEO Aaron Zahn
Read full article: This Week In Jacksonville: Mayor Curry and JEA CEO Aaron ZahnFrom the half-cent sales tax proposal to all things JEA, Mayor Curry, JEA CEO Aaron Zahn, and City Councilman Dr. Ron Salem each sit one-on-one with Kent JusticeCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Previewing Thursday's Democratic primary debate
Read full article: Previewing Thursday's Democratic primary debatePolitical analyst Rick Mullaney joins News4JAX political reporter Kent Justice to discuss what we saw in Wednesday nights debate. Also, they explore who stands to benefit the most in Thursday's debate, and why Joe Biden wont target other candidates on stage even if they go after him. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
VIDEO: Previewing Thursday's Democratic primary debate
Read full article: VIDEO: Previewing Thursday's Democratic primary debatePolitical analyst Rick Mullaney joins News4JAX political reporter Kent Justice to discuss what we saw in Wednesday nights debate. Also, they explore who stands to benefit the most in Thursday's debate, and why Joe Biden wont target other candidates on stage even if they go after him.
VIDEO: Previewing Wednesday's Democratic primary debate
Read full article: VIDEO: Previewing Wednesday's Democratic primary debateNews4Jax political analyst Rick Mullaney, who heads up Jacksonville Universitys Public Policy Institute, joins anchor Kent Justice for a preview of the action on the first of two nights of debates.