Aleesia Hatcher - News4Jax
Before moving back to Jacksonville, Aleesia worked at WBOY in Clarksburg, West Virgina, as an evening weather forecaster and reporter. During her time in the “mountain state,” she covered the opioid epidemic and severe weather, winning an AP award. Aleesia attended the University of Central Florida earning a degree in radio and television with a minor in sports business management.
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A large police presence can be seen on Justina Road off Tall Pine Road on Thursday evening. | WJXT
October 10, 2024

Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Arlington Manor area

A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday evening in the Arlington Manor area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s…

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A solid waste employee collects garbage in Jacksonville. | News4Jax
July 17, 2024

Jacksonville solid waste drivers made over $50,000 in overtime

The Office of Inspector General said it was impossible to determine whether the hours were actually worked.…

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April 16, 2024

Gunfire hits school bus carrying children in Hogan’s Creek

The school bus apparently got caught in the crossfire of a gun battle near UF Jacksonville. No children were hurt.…

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September 19, 2023

Proposed tax on restaurants might be toast after Jax City Council committee withdraws bill

A proposal to impose a new tax on Jacksonville restaurants and hotels to help the homeless population has hit a…

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Argyle Elementary School. | News4Jax
August 16, 2023

Mom says 4-year-old wandered away from Clay County school

Dariel Stockman said her daughter wandered miles away from Argyle Elementary School in Orange Park before a good Samaritan found…

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April 5, 2023

Squatters evicted from Jacksonville home after 40 days

The unwelcome residents left at least $15,000 in damage, including holes in walls, ripped-out cabinets and a damaged dishwasher.…

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Claire Heddles, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2022

MAD DADS anti-violence group calls fatal shooting of 13-year-old ‘tragic for our community’

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting that killed a 13-year-old boy and injured others in Northwest Jacksonville.The…