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News4JAX honored for work in the community, stories that make a difference
Read full article: News4JAX honored for work in the community, stories that make a differenceThe Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists held its annual Florida News Awards ceremony Saturday night in Orlando. The program celebrates excellence in broadcast and digital journalism across the state.
River City Live looks back with Vic Micolucci
Read full article: River City Live looks back with Vic MicolucciAs we bid farewell to Vic Micolucci, we can’t help but feel a twinge of sadness knowing we’ll miss his witty dad jokes, his steadfast commitment to covering local stories, and his uplifting spirit that always brightened our days here at WJXT.
Vic’s positive impact on Jacksonville’s community remains his greatest achievement
Read full article: Vic’s positive impact on Jacksonville’s community remains his greatest achievementVic Miccolucci has been getting results and saving lives in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia for more than a decade.
Vic Micolucci: A dedicated investigative journalist, leaving a lasting impact through each story
Read full article: Vic Micolucci: A dedicated investigative journalist, leaving a lasting impact through each storyAdvocacy. Accountability. Results.Those are three characteristics that anyone a part of the News4JAX I-TEAM carries with them as they tackle each story.
Storm Chaser: How Vic Micolucci documented tragedy, resilience and worked to keep communities safe during hurricanes
Read full article: Storm Chaser: How Vic Micolucci documented tragedy, resilience and worked to keep communities safe during hurricanesHere are the hurricanes that will live on in Vic’s mind long after he leaves Channel 4.
From ‘budding talent’ to award-winning journalist: Viewers, colleagues reflect on Vic Micolucci’s time at WJXT
Read full article: From ‘budding talent’ to award-winning journalist: Viewers, colleagues reflect on Vic Micolucci’s time at WJXTFollowing our announcement of the impending departure of longtime anchor, report and I-TEAM investigator Vic Micolucci, well wishes and memories from viewers came flooding in, along with recollections from longtime colleagues, past and present.
A stroll down Memory Lane: Vic Micolucci, Chris O’Rourke reminisce on adventures over the years
Read full article: A stroll down Memory Lane: Vic Micolucci, Chris O’Rourke reminisce on adventures over the yearsAfter working together for almost a decade at News4JAX, this duo has become more than coworkers. In fact, they call each other “brother.”
Vic’s Next Chapter: Beloved News4JAX anchor, reporter Vic Micolucci is making a career change
Read full article: Vic’s Next Chapter: Beloved News4JAX anchor, reporter Vic Micolucci is making a career changeAfter more than a decade of outstanding service to Channel 4, News4JAX anchor, reporter and I-TEAM investigator Vic Micolucci will soon embark on a new chapter in his career.
Man who spent days at bus stop after being discharged from local hospital to undergo leg surgery
Read full article: Man who spent days at bus stop after being discharged from local hospital to undergo leg surgeryThe News4JAX I-TEAM is investigating reports of a man who spent at least five days at a bus stop after being discharged from the hospital and was left on a public bench with a broken leg.
‘That is inhumane’: Man spends days at bus stop after being discharged from local hospital with bruises, broken leg
Read full article: ‘That is inhumane’: Man spends days at bus stop after being discharged from local hospital with bruises, broken legThe News4JAX I-TEAM is investigating reports of a man who spent at least five days at a bus stop after being discharged from the hospital and was left on a public bench with a broken leg.
Remember? Saturday marks 34 years since Jacksonville’s last white Christmas
Read full article: Remember? Saturday marks 34 years since Jacksonville’s last white ChristmasThe historic event resulted when arctic air pushed temperatures below freezing through Florida with ice accumulating down to Miami.
Doorbell cameras are the newest tool for police. Here’s how JSO plans to use yours — if you let them
Read full article: Doorbell cameras are the newest tool for police. Here’s how JSO plans to use yours — if you let themSheriffs in two local counties are asking you to give them access to your security cameras to solve crimes faster and make communities safer.
Killer swing shoots one anchor up leaderboard in 2nd annual Morning Show Golf Tournament
Read full article: Killer swing shoots one anchor up leaderboard in 2nd annual Morning Show Golf TournamentIn honor of The Players Championship, our anchors took part in the second annual Morning Show Golf Championship – this year taking on the greens at Top Golf.
We laughed, cheered & cried: Most memorable Morning Show moments of 2022
Read full article: We laughed, cheered & cried: Most memorable Morning Show moments of 2022Looking back over 2022, we chose our top 10 memorable moments from The Morning Show and collected them here for you to revisit and reminisce – or maybe see for the first time!
Local law enforcement and rescue agencies are in Southwest Florida helping Hurricane Ian survivors
Read full article: Local law enforcement and rescue agencies are in Southwest Florida helping Hurricane Ian survivorsAs people work to recover from the devastation Hurricane Ian left behind, they have helping hands from Northeast Florida. Several law enforcement and rescue agencies from our area sent teams to help with everything from rescues to clean up.
‘We’re just getting started’: Search and rescue teams comb Fort Myers Beach for those who survived, and those who didn’t
Read full article: ‘We’re just getting started’: Search and rescue teams comb Fort Myers Beach for those who survived, and those who didn’tFort Myers Beach is destroyed. The pain, suffering and destruction is indescribable.
Fort Myers: A scene of devastation & heartbreak
Read full article: Fort Myers: A scene of devastation & heartbreakHurricane Ian’s wind, rain and storm surge has caused at least a dozen deaths, flooded homes, left millions without power and flattened businesses. Now, people who live there are assessing the damage, and preparing to rebuild what Ian destroyed.
Search and rescue begins in North Port after Hurricane Ian leaves wake of damage
Read full article: Search and rescue begins in North Port after Hurricane Ian leaves wake of damageThe worst of Hurricane Ian slammed ashore in Southwest Florida on Wednesday with brutal rains and wind lashing everything in sight.
Category 4 Hurricane Ian blows ashore in Southwest Florida
Read full article: Category 4 Hurricane Ian blows ashore in Southwest FloridaHurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday in Southwest Florida as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the U.S., swamping city streets with water and smashing trees along the coast.
POSITIVELY JAX: Tiny Yorkie lost on Jacksonville Beach has an adventure before his owners are found
Read full article: POSITIVELY JAX: Tiny Yorkie lost on Jacksonville Beach has an adventure before his owners are foundAn 18-year-old Yorkie created quite the stir Wednesday night after he took himself for a solo stroll on Jacksonville Beach.
🔒 Insider First Look: Former CIA operative’s story now ‘Declassified’
Read full article: 🔒 Insider First Look: Former CIA operative’s story now ‘Declassified’A local man who spent three decades as an operative with the Central Intelligence Agency reveals some of his career's most dangerous and fascinating stories.
Annual prom night event for people with special needs lets hope, love ‘Shine-Thru’
Read full article: Annual prom night event for people with special needs lets hope, love ‘Shine-Thru’Roughly 450 churches participated across 39 countries in the 8th Annual Night to Shine event on Friday -- which was again a virtual and drive-thru red carpet experience because of the ongoing pandemic.
Former Jacksonville man pleads guilty in nationwide travel scheme, stealing nearly $800,000
Read full article: Former Jacksonville man pleads guilty in nationwide travel scheme, stealing nearly $800,000Juan Arteaga, the man at the center of an I-TEAM investigation that started in January 2019, pleads guilty to wire fraud in connection with a nationwide travel scam.
Federal agents scour 1,000-square-mile swath of ocean in search for missing diver
Read full article: Federal agents scour 1,000-square-mile swath of ocean in search for missing diverThe U.S. Coast Guard is leading the search for a missing diver but is getting help from several agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
JSO assistant chief first to enter race to become next Jacksonville sheriff
Read full article: JSO assistant chief first to enter race to become next Jacksonville sheriffThe race to become the next Jacksonville sheriff is still more than two years away, but one candidate has already thrown her hat into the ring.
‘Night to Shine’ special needs prom continues with COVID precautions
Read full article: ‘Night to Shine’ special needs prom continues with COVID precautionsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The annual Night to Shine prom for people in Jacksonville with special needs took place Friday afternoon with new safety precautions. While the pandemic has made many of the proms virtual, the Jacksonville committee is continuing the tradition with an in-person, drive-thru red carpet Friday afternoon. GALLERY: Photos from Night to Shine eventThis year’s event was held at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South Campus on Beach Boulevard. News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci returned to host the red carpet party for a fourth time, alongside city of Jacksonville director of public affairs Nikki Kimbleton. That includes help from the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and PRI Productions.
Gov. DeSantis backs ‘anti-mob’ proposal in response to protests
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis backs ‘anti-mob’ proposal in response to protestsThe 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.
As Biden pulls ahead of Trump in Georgia, state says there will likely be a recount
Read full article: As Biden pulls ahead of Trump in Georgia, state says there will likely be a recountATLANTA – Democrat Joe Biden took a narrow lead over President Donald Trump in the battleground state of Georgia early Friday morning. State officials couldn’t immediately provide the number of uncured absentee ballots. Provisional lists are kept at the county level, and there are thousands outstanding statewide that county officials will decide on whether to count by Friday. Donald Trump Jr. spoke Thursday evening at an event in Atlanta, along with several Georgia elected officials and decried the process. Meanwhile, outside the State Farm Arena where the final Georgia votes are being counted, we have a growing crowd.
Spotlight on Georgia as state’s 16 electoral votes remain at stake
Read full article: Spotlight on Georgia as state’s 16 electoral votes remain at stakeMeanwhile, outside the State Farm Arena where the final Georgia votes are being counted, we have a growing crowd. At stake in Georgia are 16 electoral votes. The lawsuit alleges that a Republican observer watched a poll worker take unprocessed absentee ballots from a back room and mix them into processed absentee ballots waiting to be tabulated. In Georgia, ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day in order to count. In the race to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency, Democrat Joe Biden currently has 264 while Trump has 214.
LIVE UPDATES: ‘We’re going to win this race' Biden says in address to nation
Read full article: LIVE UPDATES: ‘We’re going to win this race' Biden says in address to nation4:36 a.m.Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump are in a dead heat in the race for Georgia. Currently, former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump by just 11,438 votes statewide. The latest counts gives Trump’s Democratic challenger Joe Biden a small lead, but the race is still too early to call. The electoral vote has former vice president Joe Biden in front of President Donald Trump, 238-213, at this point. Mullaney adds an update on Wisconsin that helps out former vice president Joe Biden in the race for the White House.
Join News4JAX Insider for Ask Vic Anything Q&A
Read full article: Join News4JAX Insider for Ask Vic Anything Q&AOn Thursday, were hosting Ask Vic Anything here on News4JAX.com. [RELATED: SIGN UP FOR NEWS4JAX INSIDER]Starting at 10:30 a.m., Vic will answer your questions in real-time for 30 minutes. All you need to do is sign up for a free News4JAX Insider account, brainstorm some questions and sign on Thursday. So, join us on Thursday for Ask Vic Anything. Learn more or sign up for Insider by visiting its official page on News4JAX.com.
Jacksonville City Council to honor life of WJXT’s Sharon Siegel-Cohen
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council to honor life of WJXT’s Sharon Siegel-CohenJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Our WJXT family continues to mourn beloved executive producer Sharon Siegel-Cohen, who lost a courageous battle this month with Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS. Her accomplishments and life are being recognized in a resolution that will be introduced Tuesday night to the Jacksonville City Council by Councilwoman Joyce Morgan, who was an anchor at WJXT in the 90s and early 2000s. READ | City Council resolution to honor Sharon Siegel-CohenA Jacksonville native and a friend to hundreds, Sharon, 62, shaped countless lives in her work with WJXT, including scores of interns who came through our doors. Many of them eventually came to work for WJXT themselves, among them anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci. The day Sharon passed, Micolucci posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, calling Sharon his dear friend, mentor, work mother and fearless leader.
Jimmy Fallon uses News4Jax clip in his show... again
Read full article: Jimmy Fallon uses News4Jax clip in his show... againJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Local Station appeared on The Tonight Show featuring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night. It happened during a segment in which Fallon appeared to poke fun at the coronavirus scare. This wasn’t the first time News4Jax was featured on the show. Anchor Vic Micolucci had a clip run in a show last year. In this clip, Vic was reporting on two men who were arrested for trying to get an alligator drunk.
St. Johns County artists bring needed relief to Bahamas
Read full article: St. Johns County artists bring needed relief to BahamasABACO ISLANDS, Bahamas - There are still no hotels, restaurants or electricity on the hardest-hit islands of the Abaco, yet volunteers from the Jacksonville area continue to visit the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci returned to the Bahamas last week for the fourth time with a group of St. Johns County do-gooders determined to make a difference. Luc Renaud and Benjamin Swatez, both from St. Augustine, have spent the last month in the Bahamas, visiting schools and shelters with their group called the Goodness Tour. But at the end of it all, we made it," said Nadia McDermott, a teacher at Fox Town primary. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Jaguars' Najee Goode shares how teammates helped with Dorian relief
Read full article: Jaguars' Najee Goode shares how teammates helped with Dorian reliefJACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - One Jacksonville Jaguars player spent the bye week with News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci in the Bahamas. Jaguars linebacker Najee Goode and Micolucci stopped by "The Mark Brunell Show" on Monday evening to talk about their time assisting with Hurricane Dorian relief in the Abacos last week. Goode said he was inspired when he went to the recent screening of the WJXT Films documentary "96 Hours of Anguish," which was put together by Micolucci. After seeing the documentary, Goode and his wife, Jasmine, helped develop a new game plan to help out the storm-torn Bahamas. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Jaguars' Najee Goode to join News4Jax on trip to Bahamas
Read full article: Jaguars' Najee Goode to join News4Jax on trip to BahamasNEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. - New hope is heading to the Bahamas after the islands were pummeled by Category 5 Hurricane Dorian. It's coming from Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker and Super Bowl champ Najee Goode, who was inspired when he went to the recent screening of the WJXT Films documentary "96 Hours of Anguish," which was put together by News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci. Since its release, it's helped raise awareness and money for relief efforts in The Bahamas. After seeing the documentary, Goode and his wife, Jasmine, helped round up a fresh game plan to help out the storm-torn Bahamas. It's been way more than I thought, you know, being the grind of the season," Goode said.
WATCH: Vic Micolucci takes flight with the Geico Skytypers
Read full article: WATCH: Vic Micolucci takes flight with the Geico SkytypersJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Visitors flocking to the Jacksonville Sea and Sky Air Show this weekend will get the chance to see several former military aircraft including the Geico Skytypers. The World War II-era planes are known for writing messages with smoke in the sky at shows across the country. For the first time Thursday, News4Jax anchor Vic Micolucci got the opportunity to join them. They are the love of my life, Baldasso said of the World War II-era aircraft. To learn more, watch Vics flight in the video above or check our frequently asked questions page.
WATCH: Vic Micolucci takes flight with the Geico Skytypers
Read full article: WATCH: Vic Micolucci takes flight with the Geico SkytypersJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Visitors flocking to the Jacksonville Sea and Sky Air Show this weekend will get the chance to see several former military aircraft including the Geico Skytypers. The World War II-era planes are known for writing messages with smoke in the sky at shows across the country. For the first time Thursday, News4Jax anchor Vic Micolucci got the opportunity to join them. "They are the love of my life," Baldasso said of the World War II-era aircraft. To learn more, watch Vic's flight in the video above or check our frequently asked questions page.
'96 Hours of Anguish' premieres on big screen at Sun-Ray Cinema
Read full article: '96 Hours of Anguish' premieres on big screen at Sun-Ray CinemaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - News4Jax and Sun-Ray Cinema are teaming up for a special showing of WJXT Channel 4's documentary on the disaster in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. The film, 96 Hours of Anguish, which premiered on News4Jax two weeks ago, is making its big screen debut in Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Love & Life Foundation, a non-profit organization, which is helping rebuild the Bahamas. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Fashion funds the cure for pediatric cancer
Read full article: Fashion funds the cure for pediatric cancerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation put on a fashion show to honor children with cancer on Friday night. About 20 young cancer fighters made their runway debut at Fashion Funds the Cure. Each model was introduced to the audience at the beginning of the show, showing off the seasons latest trends. Proceeds from Fashion Funds the Cure will be donated to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Trusted Hurricane Dorian relief groups on the ground in the Bahamas
Read full article: Trusted Hurricane Dorian relief groups on the ground in the BahamasTents are set up in front of homes destroyed by Hurricane Dorian at a luxury resort in Castaway Cay, Abaco, Bahamas. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)JACKSONVILLE, Fla - After Hurricane Dorian devastated parts of the Bahamas, many are asking where they can donate and which charities are trustworthy. While many groups have pulled out of the relief mission, these groups remain on the ground daily, working to make a difference. Founder Jimbo Stockton is based in Jacksonville BeachMedical teams responding to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. A foundation formed after Hurricane Dorian that is bringing tents, food, water and aircraft to the Bahamas.
Trusted Hurricane Dorian relief groups on the ground in the Bahamas
Read full article: Trusted Hurricane Dorian relief groups on the ground in the BahamasJACKSONVILLE, Fla – After Hurricane Dorian devastated parts of the Bahamas, many are asking where they can donate and which charities are trustworthy. While many groups have pulled out of the relief mission, these groups remain on the ground daily, working to make a difference. Founder Jimbo Stockton is based in Jacksonville BeachMedical teams responding to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. A foundation formed after Hurricane Dorian that is bringing tents, food, water and aircraft to the Bahamas. The group has been on the ground in the Bahamas, flying through Marsh Harbour since immediately after the hurricane.
Devastation, desperation remain in the Bahamas after Dorian
Read full article: Devastation, desperation remain in the Bahamas after DorianJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - As the Bahamas strives to recover from Hurricane Dorian, News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci on Monday traveled to the Bahamas to bring supplies to some of the hurricane victims. One of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, Dorian razed parts of the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm. In the immediate aftermath of Dorian, Micolucci spent 96 hours on the ground with relief crews in the hardest-hit areas of the Bahamas. Though this week marks Micolucci's third time in the Bahamas since Dorian, he said the devastation and desperation still remain everywhere he looks. Although groups are bringing food, water and supplies, Micolucci said it is a difficult situation.
Devastation, desperation remain in the Bahamas after Dorian
Read full article: Devastation, desperation remain in the Bahamas after DorianJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the Bahamas strives to recover from Hurricane Dorian, News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci on Monday traveled to the Bahamas to bring supplies to some of the hurricane victims. One of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, Dorian razed parts of the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm. In the immediate aftermath of Dorian, Micolucci spent 96 hours on the ground with relief crews in the hardest-hit areas of the Bahamas. Though this week marks Micolucci's third time in the Bahamas since Dorian, he said the devastation and desperation still remain everywhere he looks. Although groups are bringing food, water and supplies, Micolucci said it is a difficult situation.
Devastation, desperation remain in the Bahamas after Dorian
Read full article: Devastation, desperation remain in the Bahamas after DorianJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - As the Bahamas strives to recover from Hurricane Dorian, News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci on Monday traveled to the Bahamas to bring supplies to some of the hurricane... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Devastation, desperation remain in the Bahamas after Dorian
Read full article: Devastation, desperation remain in the Bahamas after DorianJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - As the Bahamas strives to recover from Hurricane Dorian, News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci on Monday traveled to the Bahamas to bring supplies to some of the hurricane... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
'96 Hours of Anguish': Documentary highlights destruction, dedication in Bahamas
Read full article: '96 Hours of Anguish': Documentary highlights destruction, dedication in BahamasNews4Jax reporter Vic Micolucci spent 96 hours on the ground with relief crews in the hardest-hit areas of the Bahamas. You can see firsthand the damage Hurricane Dorian left behind in the hour-long documentary, "96 Hours of Anguish," presented by WJXT Films.
Vic Micolucci previews '96 Hours of Anguish' documentary
Read full article: Vic Micolucci previews '96 Hours of Anguish' documentaryNews4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci spent 96 hours on the ground and in the air in the hardest hit areas of the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. He joins us with a preview of a special broadcast... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Florida pilot finds stranded villagers in debris, said it 'looked like landfill'
Read full article: Florida pilot finds stranded villagers in debris, said it 'looked like landfill'ABACO ISLANDS, Bahamas - A Florida pilot and his wife located dozens of missing villagers stranded in the Abacos after a tip from a News4Jax reporter. Justin Johnson and his wife Angela, a nurse, run Timberview Helicopters in Destin. News4Jax reporter Vic Micolucci was flying with the crew Tuesday afternoon when he spotted a large pile of debris in the distance. Over the weekend, the Johnsons and Lawson Bates, of Medic Corps, found 3 young girls stranded on the other side of a washed-out bridge. The helicopter team brought the sisters into their helicopter and flew them to their grandparent's house, where there were supplies and a generator.
4 days in The Bahamas: Vic Micolucci visits devastated islands
Read full article: 4 days in The Bahamas: Vic Micolucci visits devastated islandsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - After 11 days, the death toll since Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm remains at 50, but more than 1,000 people are missing. News4Jax spent four days on the ground in the hardest hit areas including Marsh Harbor, Fox Town, Treasure Cay and Freeport, witnessing hundreds of Bahamians in dire need. In the video above, reporter Vic Micolucci shows the devastation he witnessed firsthand during his trip. Personnel said they found 10 bodies in four days, and they believe there are many more beneath the debris. Here is a list of the nonprofits News4Jax witnessed on the ground in the Abacos:Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Emergency volunteers bring vital medical supplies to Abacos
Read full article: Emergency volunteers bring vital medical supplies to Abacos"Everybody here on this island alone says it's easily more than 200," News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci said by phone as he traveled with medical volunteers focused on saving lives as conditions get worse. There was only room for one alongside medical volunteers traveling to the center of the destruction from Hurricane Dorian. We have cots and blankets, and the plane is potentially going to bring back some Bahamians that need to be evacuated." @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/9R9JMiUFx1 Vic Micolucci WJXT (@WJXTvic) September 10, 2019Medical volunteers have been delivering care and medications on a daily basis. The government has estimated that up to 10,000 people from the Abacos alone will need food, water and temporary housing.
Humanitarian crisis in Bahamas
Read full article: Humanitarian crisis in BahamasThe Bahamian Governor General addressed his countrymen Tuesday with words of encouragement in the face of tragedy. Floridians continue efforts to help. Vic Micolucci traveled with medical volunteers... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Rescue and recovery in the Bahamas after Dorian
Read full article: Rescue and recovery in the Bahamas after DorianNews4Jax reporter Vic Micolucci and photojournalist Jesse Hanson are in the Bahamas showing us how some of the hardest hit are getting a life-line through cruise ships. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Royal Caribbean sends thousands of meals, supplies to the Bahamas
Read full article: Royal Caribbean sends thousands of meals, supplies to the BahamasFREEPORT, Bahamas - Crews on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Mariner of the Sea delivered 20,000 meals and supplies to Freeport, Bahamas for those struggling in the island nation in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/wV0XqEDWp6 Vic Micolucci WJXT (@WJXTvic) September 7, 2019Then at 7 a.m., Micolucci posted sunrise pictures from the Freeport dock as crews unloaded. Relief supplies coming off Mariner of The Seas and into Freeport, Bahamas. Staff and volunteers for Royal Caribbean worked through the night cooking meals, boxing them up and sending them out. Follow along with reporter Vic Micolucci and photojournalist Jesse Hanson as they travel the hurricane-ravaged area on News4Jax.com.
Royal Caribbean sending thousands of meals and supplies to the Bahamas
Read full article: Royal Caribbean sending thousands of meals and supplies to the BahamasRoyal Caribbean Mariner of the Sea crews offload Hurricane Dorian recovery supplies in Freeport, Bahamas. FREEPORT, Bahamas - News4JAX reporter Vic Micolucci is following recovery efforts in Freeport, Bahamas as crews on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Mariner of the Sea deliver 20,000 meals and supplies to those struggling in the island nation in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/wV0XqEDWp6 Vic Micolucci WJXT (@WJXTvic) September 7, 2019Then at 7 a.m., Micolucci posted sunrise pictures from the Freeport dock as crews unloaded. Relief supplies coming off Mariner of The Seas and into Freeport, Bahamas. @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/bGx7KwXIBb Vic Micolucci WJXT (@WJXTvic) September 7, 2019Micolucci will continue to update recovery efforts in the Bahamas on Twitter.
Much needed aid is arriving to the people of the Bahamas
Read full article: Much needed aid is arriving to the people of the BahamasNews4Jax reporter Vic Micolucci left Port Canaveral yesterday on a ship carrying tens of thousands of meals for those in need. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Vic Micolucci traveling to Bahamas to cover Hurricane Dorian relief efforts
Read full article: Vic Micolucci traveling to Bahamas to cover Hurricane Dorian relief effortsNews4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci is traveling to the Bahamas to cover the rescue and recovery of the hurricane-ravaged islands. On Friday night, Micolucci and News4Jax photojournalist Jesse Hanson left from Cape Canaveral on the Mariner of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. It's part of the cruise line's fleet that is helping deliver supplies to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. From there, the News4Jax crew hopes to document the rescue efforts. On Sunday, the crew will be on a smaller island, where it hopes to meet with volunteers and agencies helping out.
Vic Micolucci traveling to Bahamas to cover Hurricane Dorian relief efforts
Read full article: Vic Micolucci traveling to Bahamas to cover Hurricane Dorian relief effortsNews4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci is traveling to the Bahamas to cover the rescue and recovery of the hurricane-ravaged islands. On Friday night, Micolucci and News4Jax photojournalist Jesse Hanson left from Cape Canaveral on the Mariner of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. It's part of the cruise line's fleet that is helping deliver supplies to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. From there, the News4Jax crew hopes to document the rescue efforts. On Sunday, the crew will be on a smaller island, where it hopes to meet with volunteers and agencies helping out.
Vic Micolucci heading to Bahamas to cover Hurricane Dorian relief efforts
Read full article: Vic Micolucci heading to Bahamas to cover Hurricane Dorian relief effortsNews4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci will be heading to the Bahamas to cover the rescue and recovery of the hurricane-ravaged islands. Micolucci and News4Jax photojournalist Jesse Hanson will be leaving from Cape Canaveral on Friday evening on the Mariner of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. It's part of the cruise line's fleet that is helping deliver supplies to the Bahamas, which slammed by Hurricane Dorian with 185 mph winds. From there, the News4Jax crew hopes to document the rescue efforts. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
VIDEO: Swimming armadillo surfaces during Vic Micolucci's live report
Read full article: VIDEO: Swimming armadillo surfaces during Vic Micolucci's live reportWhile doing a live report from Davis Shores, Vic Micolucci and his photographer spotted an unexpected visitor paddling through the water. "That armadillo was happy as a clam," Vic said. "I swear I saw a smile on its face." Vic said the armadillo is a good reminder that wildlife can also be affected by the storm. "You don't necessarily want to be in this water," he said, pointing to dangers like venomous snakes, alligators and floating fire ant piles.
VIDEO: Swimming armadillo surfaces during Vic Micolucci's live report
Read full article: VIDEO: Swimming armadillo surfaces during Vic Micolucci's live reportVic Micolucci spotted an armadillo swimming for some screen time Wednesday during his live report from Davis Shores on Hurricane Dorian. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Amazon to open Jacksonville fulfillment center for public tours
Read full article: Amazon to open Jacksonville fulfillment center for public toursAmazon announced it will open up the Jacksonville fulfillment center on Pecan Park Road and 22 others across the country for public tours. The one on Jacksonville's Northside will be the first and only fulfillment center offering tours in Florida. Guendelsberger worked at an Amazon fulfillment center for less than two weeks before she called it quits. We encourage anyone to come see for themselves what its like to work at the Amazon fulfillment center she worked at by taking a free, public tour of the site. There are many good things for working for Amazon," Guendelsberger said.