Aaron Farrar
Weekend Morning Anchor and Reporter at WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)
Weekend Morning Anchor and Reporter at WCWJ-TV (Jacksonville, FL)
Journalist for @wjxt4, Husband, Father, Rutgers Alum
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3 days ago |
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar |Jim Turner |Jim Saunders
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Months after lawmakers proposed slashing bonuses for acceleration programs in half, full funding to pay for advanced placement programs in Florida public schools is expected to stay in place in the final version of the budget. The proposed cuts included reduced funding for things like advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment, and career and technical education.
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1 week ago |
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville woman is celebrating a milestone--turning 100 years old. RELATED: Dr. Hester Petty, 99, says her family experienced years of racial injustice. But they never let it defeat them Dr. Hester Petty hit the century mark on May 17. News4JAX first introduced her to our viewers during our Black History Month coverage in February. Petty loves life and loves letting people know how far she has made it. Their response to learning she is 100, she said, is usually skepticism.
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1 week ago |
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar |Will Sandidge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There is a concerted effort happening to reshape Downtown Jacksonville. One of the moves includes the development of Pearl Square, which will feature housing, restaurants and retail across nine blocks.
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2 weeks ago |
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar
Published: May 24, 2025 at 2:18 PMBAKER COUNTY, Fla. – Flags and crosses can be seen along parts of US 90 and Highway 125 in Baker County to honor those who served our country. The display happens twice a year around Memorial Day and Veterans Day to pay tribute to those who were willing to risk it all to protect us. Huey Fourquet is with American Legion Post 83 and also the chairman of the Heroes Forever Project, the group that started this display back in 2018. “It’s just patriotic,” Fourquet said.
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2 weeks ago |
news4jax.com | Aaron Farrar |Will Sandidge |Aydian Ahmad |John Asebes
PALATKA, Fla. – The body of a missing kayaker was found Friday morning in the St. Johns River, southeast of the Memorial Bridge in Palatka, according the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Jeremiah Beck, 43, was last seen on Wednesday evening in the St. Johns River. According to the FWC, his body was found around 8:30 a.m. Friday. “FWC extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Beck’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the FWC said.
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#Watch: My family and I love calling the Northside home. We drive by the airport all the time and had no idea about the observation area. Plane spotting is common and one local I spoke with says it’s become a hobby for him. @wjxt4 https://t.co/FaFfnpfaOZ
#Watch: I’m so grateful to be able to tell this story and appreciative of how this 13-minute piece turned out. Thank you to the talented @WillSandidge for shooting and editing this story. @wjxt4 https://t.co/tKKR0kkFmT
The Big 7!!! How in the world is this guy 7? Happy birthday, Israel!!! I hope this is the best day ever. Thanks for being a fantastic son and awesome big brother. I love watching you grow and seeing how smart, loving and funny you are. I love you, buddy!! 💙 https://t.co/eq9Yb2HMCV