Chris Will - News4Jax
Chris Will has joined the News4JAX team as a weekend morning reporter, after graduating from the University of Florida in spring 2024. Chris graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in journalism. During his time in Gainesville, he covered a wide range of stories across the Sunshine State. His coverage of Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award. As a student, Chris was a part of WUFT News. He served as an anchor, reporter, producer and sports anchor. His work got him the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists award for top student reporter and top student sportscaster. He also completed internships at WESH 2 News in Orlando and WPBF 25 News in West Palm Beach.
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Rayonier Advanced Materials runs a pulp mill in Fernandina Beach. | William Sandidge, News4Jax
April 16, 2025

Fernandina braces for legal fight over bioethanol plant

Rayonier Advanced Materials sued after the city denied its plans for a bioethanol operation.…

By Brianna Andrews - News4Jax, Will Sandidge - News4Jax and Chris Will - News4Jax

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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.…

By Briana Brownleee - News4Jax, Chris Will - News4Jax, Caleb Yauger - News4Jax, Aleesia Hatcher - News4Jax and Marcela Camargo - News4Jax

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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.…

By Briana Brownleee - News4Jax, Chris Will - News4Jax, Caleb Yauger - News4Jax and Aleesia Hatcher - News4Jax

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February 24, 2025

St. Johns County deputies vote against unionizing

A representative from the Fraternal Order of Police said the vote was 180 against unionization and 102 in favor.…

By Chris Will - News4Jax

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January 14, 2025

Neighbors oppose townhomes near World Golf Village

Residents fear the 52 townhomes would lead to overcrowded schools and traffic congestion.…

By Chris Will - News4Jax

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Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees prepare for a news conference Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
October 28, 2024

Duval Schools food workers could strike over contract

Contract negotiations between the workers’ union and the school district’s food service provider have broken down.…

By Chris Will - News4Jax