Walter Pendergrass - News4Jax

Before joining the “night beat” at News4Jax in 2024, Walter spent 10 years in Miami at WSVN and CBS Miami.  Walter first picked up a camera in 1998 in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Sheriff T.K. Waters announces the arrest of a Jacksonville police officer on a battery charge on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. | News4Jax

July 15, 2026

Jacksonville police officer charged with punching handcuffed suspect

Patrol Officer Shane Saydek faces termination after he was accused of hitting an extremely intoxicated suspect.…

By Scott Johnson - News4Jax, Ariel Schiller - News4Jax and Walter Pendergrass - News4Jax

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Jacksonsville City Council member Tyrona Clark-Murray was removed from classroom duties in the Duval County Public Schools. | Campaign website for Tyrona Clark-Murray

May 8, 2026

Jacksonville City Council member removed from classroom position

Tyrona Clark-Murray was removed from a Duval Schools classroom during a human resources investigation.…

By Ariel Schiller - News4Jax and Walter Pendergrass - News4Jax