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Anne Schindler joined WJCT News 89.9 as host of First Coast Connect in October 2023, after nearly three decades in Jacksonville print and television. Anne has worked in the Jacksonville media market since 1995, first as a reporter for the original Folio Weekly, then as the publication’s editor-in-chief from 2002 until her departure. In 2012, Anne transitioned to television as executive producer of special projects for First Coast News, Northeast Florida’s NBC and ABC affiliates. You can reach Anne at aschindler@wjct.org.
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Henry Tenon
February 13, 2026

Star witness says he won’t testify in Bridegan murder case

Henry Tenon filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea and won’t testify against Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana.…

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Henry Tenon
March 7, 2025

Documents contradict prosecutor’s statements in Bridegan murder case

A witness’s claims of innocence were never disclosed to defendants, new documents show.…

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February 7, 2025

Prosecutors say they discussed ‘nothing’ with witness after he alleged ‘false testimony’

Prosecutors say nothing came of a meeting with a witness who said he gave “false testimony” in the Bridegan murder…

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Jared Bridegan | Jacksonville Beach Police Department
February 6, 2025

Star witness recants testimony in Bridegan murder case

Henry Tennon stated during a court hearing that he wanted to recant his testimony in the high-profile slaying of Jared…

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January 3, 2024

Jacksonville man’s conviction overturned because of witness hypnosis after 44 years in prison

Willie Lee Williams’ victim wasn’t able to identify him as the perpetrator until he was hypnotized by police, a fact…

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Cherish Perrywinkle and Donald Smith. | News4Jax
December 1, 2023

Child killer returns to court to put his attorneys on defense

Donald Smith was sentenced to death for the rape and murder of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle. He claims his attorneys represented…