Ashley French - News4Jax
Ashley French joined the News4JAX team in January 2026. She comes to News4Jax from Southwest Florida, where she worked as a reporter at WINK News in Fort Myers. Before returning to the Sunshine State, Ashley reported in Tyler, Texas, as a beat reporter for CBS19, covering communities across Deep East Texas.
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The University of North Florida. | News4Jax
October 23, 2026

UNF suspends Chi Phi fraternity over hazing incidents

UNF said an investigation of the fraternity found people posing nude, getting sprayed with a hose and using drugs.…

By Ashley French - News4Jax and Ben Schubert - News4Jax

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A woman wears a shirt opposing a Daily's convenience store during a meeting Thursday, July 9, 2026, in St. Johns County. | News4Jax
July 10, 2026

Daily’s gas station in Fruit Cove rejected again as residents protest

The St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to deny the Daily’s proposal.…

By Ashley French - News4Jax

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Bikes are lined up at racks in Fernandina Beach. | News4Jax
July 8, 2026

Fernandina Beach imposes new rules to rein in reckless e-bikers

The ordinance allows only human power on sidewalks and limits e-bikes to 10 mph on paths and trails.…

By Ashley French - News4Jax and Briana Brownleee - News4Jax

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Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby finished with 78 yards on 16 carries in the latest Jaguars loss. The Jaguars fell to 2-6 following a 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at EverBank Stadium. Former Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus converted a short field goal at the buzzer to lift Green Bay to victory. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
June 2, 2026

Jax Beach bars and restaurants can expand capacity on Jaguars game days

With capacaity limited for Jaguars games, city officials thought businesses might get bigger crowds.…

By Francine Frazier - News4Jax and Ashley French - News4Jax