Francine Frazier - News4Jax
A Jacksonville native and University of North Florida alum, Francine has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.
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St. Augustine police posted this photo of a bear in south Lincolnville.
14 hours ago

Black bear spotted in downtown St. Augustine

A video showed the bear climbing over a wall on St. George Street near Aunt Matilda’s Steampunk Trunk.…

Featured image for “Community invited to candlelight vigil to honor life of 7-year-old Breon Allen as JSO works to solve his shooting”
January 30, 2025

Community invited to candlelight vigil to honor life of 7-year-old Breon Allen as JSO works to solve his shooting

Nearly a week after a 7-year-old boy was shot and killed while walking down the street, his family is inviting…

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A Meridian Waste garbage truck. | Meridian Waste
January 28, 2025

Meridian Waste threatens suit after higher pay is rejected

Jacksonville’s general counsel advised that a 29% rate increase for Meridian was not allowed.…

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Mayor Donna Deegan speaks Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. | City of Jacksonville
October 20, 2023

Jax zoo begins work on new entrance and manatee habitat

The two projects are part of the zoo’s “Rezoovenation” campaign to upgrade facilities and animal habitats.…

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October 10, 2023

Fernandina Beach church group trapped in Israel crosses border safely into Jordan

A group of 54 people touring Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach has safely crossed the border into Jordan…

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June 1, 2023

New commander takes reins of Mayport helicopter squadron

Cmdr. Katie J. Lunser took over from Cmdr. Carolyn Peterson in a Change of Command Ceremony for Helicopter Maritime Strike…