Briana Brownleee - News4Jax
Briana joined News4Jax from Southwest Florida, where she reported at Fox 4 News in Fort Myers. Before making it to the Sunshine State, she got her start in Rapid City, South Dakota, as the morning reporter and later transitioned into the weekend sports anchor. After leaving sports, she went to WANE 15 news in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Briana was born in Fort Wayne but grew up Griffin, Georgia. She graduated from the Southern University and A&M College with a double major in broadcast journalism and business marketing.
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The Nassau County shoreline project wrapped up last week. It originally was scheduled to end in November. | News4Jax
July 14, 2025

Nassau beach renourishment finishes months early

The $20 million project was originally scheduled for completion in November.…

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Cars plow through floodwaters in San Marco. | News4Jax
July 10, 2025

Flooding distresses San Marco as drainage work continues

Jacksonville is trying to finish a drainage project to alleviate the problem, but residents remain frustrated.…

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St. Johns County firefighters say 56-hour workweeks are putting them under increasing strain. | News4Jax
July 9, 2025

St. Johns County firefighters push for work-life balance

Firefighters are seeking changes during contract negotiations, with a second meeting scheduled Wednesday.…

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July 3, 2025

Jacksonville Beach gears up for July Fourth crowd

Police launched a “spring surge” plan after violence erupted during spring holidays last year.…

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EnClave at WGV calls for 52 townhomes to start with, and 16 of those would be reserved for workforce housing. | News4Jax
June 26, 2025

St. Johns County considers World Golf Village townhomes

EnClave at WGV would start with 52 townhomes, and 16 of those would be reserved for workforce housing.…

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A missing child has been found after a boat capsized on the St. Johns River on Friday. | Osmeri Photography via News4Jax
April 1, 2025

Final missing child found, 10 days after boat capsized

Two adults and two children died after the boat capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge.…

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A missing child has been found after a boat capsized on the St. Johns River on Friday. | Osmeri Photography via News4Jax
March 26, 2025

Divers continue search for child missing from capsized boat

One child remains unaccounted for after a boat capsized Friday on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge.…