Randy Roguski Senior News Editor

Randy comes to Jacksonville from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, where as metro editor, he led investigative coverage of the Parkland school shooting that won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for public service. He has spent more than 40 years in reporting and editing positions in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio and Florida. 

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In a file photo, two Allegiant Airlines jets taxi at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. | David Becker, AP
November 19, 2024

Allegiant Airlines announces 3 new flights from Jacksonville

Allegiant Airlines will add nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Akron-Canton, Des Moines and Grand Rapids.…

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November 15, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara unlikely to threaten Florida

The threat of Tropical Storm Sara appeared to dissipate in Florida on Friday, but heavy rain is possible around Wednesday.…

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The Jacksonville Symphony performs at Jacoby Symphony Hall. | Jacksonville Symphony
October 24, 2024

Jacksonville Symphony receives record $5M gift

The Jacksonville Symphony has received its largest gift ever, a $5 million donation from longtime supporters Preston and Joan Haskell.…

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October 24, 2024

Rep. Aaron Bean leads Democrat Holloway by 7 points

A poll by the University of North Florida shows Bean with a much smaller lead than his winning margin in…

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The collapsed dock is shown at Sapelo Island, Georgia. | Lewis M. Levine, AP
October 22, 2024

Families seek answers in dock collapse that killed 4 from Jax

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the families of Jacksonville residents who died in the dock collapse.…

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Former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are the 2024 presidential nominees for the Republican and Democratic parties. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 21, 2024

Trump leads Harris by 10 points in Florida, UNF poll finds

The poll also found that voters largely support a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana use by adults.…

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This dog, named Blueberry, attacked a toddler in Putnam County. | News4Jax
October 16, 2024

Dog seriously injures toddler in Putnam County

The dog bit the 2-year-old boy after the child pulled his ear, police said.…

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The Amelia Island lighthouse. | U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-1
October 15, 2024

Amelia Island lighthouse is beaming again

The Amelia Island Light, the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida, was inoperative for 18 months.…

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Flooding in Downtown St. Augustine on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 10, following Hurricane Milton. | Carly Zervis, special to Jacksonville Today
October 10, 2024

St. Johns County lifts evacuation order; St. Augustine Marina remains closed

People who were ordered to evacuate in St. Johns County for Hurricane Milton can now return home; St. Augustine announces…

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October 10, 2024

Power is returning around Northeast Florida

JEA says it restored power to more than 40,000 customers overnight.…

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Clay County officials were meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, to assess damage from Hurricane Milton. | Clay County Emergency Management
October 10, 2024

Clay County assesses damage and plans to open new shelter

Clay County is no longer accepting residents at its four other shelters, but a new shelter was to open Thursday…

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October 10, 2024

Nassau County orders evacuations as projected storm surge rises

The National Weather Service expects storm surge over more than 5 feet in Nassau County.…

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A sign traces the history of storms in St. Augustine Beach. | Anne Schindler, Jacksonville Today
October 10, 2024

St. Johns County asks people to stay off the roads

St. Johns County is assessing damage after Hurricane Milton hit the area particularly hard.…

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The Hood Landing boat ramp remains flooded hours after the early morning high tide. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton exits Florida, but effects persist on First Coast

Hurricane Milton will bring heavy rainfall, flooding and gusty winds to Northeast Florida throughout the day Thursday.…

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October 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, but risks ease in Jacksonville

The latest on Hurricane Milton’s expected impacts on the Jacksonville area, including shelters and evacuations.…

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October 8, 2024

Entire city of St. Augustine, other parts of St. Johns County ordered to evacuate

St. Johns County also ordered the evacuation of St. Augustine Beach and residents living on waterfront properties or in flood-prone…

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The Duval Schools administration building. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
October 7, 2024

Schools close as Hurricane Milton approaches

Most school districts in Northeast Florida will close this week as Hurricane Milton crosses the state.…

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The NCAA has awarded the 2027 Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship to Edward Waters University. | Morry Gash, AP
October 3, 2024

NCAA picks Jacksonville for 3 championships

The NCAA has awarded Jacksonville three championships in track and volleyball in 2027 and 2028.…

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FCC Environmental Services will take over Clay County garbage collection on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. | FCC Environmental Services
September 30, 2024

Garbage changes begin in Clay County. Do you know your pickup day?

Many residents remain confused about their garbage pickup day as FCC Environmental Services takes over.…

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A fallen tree blocks Cedar Bend Drive in Clay County. | Jamie Valet, Jacksonville Today
September 27, 2024

Helene cleanup continues; Jacksonville mayor urges patience

More than 257,000 customers in Northeast Florida had no power Friday after Hurricane Helene came ashore late Thursday.…

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Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews deal with a downed tree as the first gusts of wind from Hurricane Helene arrived in Jacksonville around 6 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2024. | JFRD via X
September 27, 2024

Jacksonville city offices remain closed after Hurricane Helene

Roads flooded, trees toppled and power lines fell around the city. People were encouraged to stay home as crews cleaned…

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September 26, 2024

UPDATE: Hurricane Helene grows to 120 mph winds

Helene is one of the biggest hurricanes on record, with effects spreading hundreds of miles toward Jacksonville.…

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September 26, 2024

Helene strengthens to 100 mph; wind and flooding likely in Jacksonville

Hurricane Helene, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, is on the verge of becoming a Category 3 hurricane as…

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Vickie Cavey was appointed CEO and managing director of JEA.
September 24, 2024

JEA promotes interim CEO Vickie Cavey

The JEA board decided to hire locally rather than conduct a national search.…