
Erik Avanier
Broadcast and Multimedia Journalist at WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)
Broadcast and Multimedia Journalist at WCWJ-TV (Jacksonville, FL)
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6 days ago |
news4jax.com | Erik Avanier |Kendra Mazeke
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Grieving Florida State University students poured out their condolences for the victims of a deadly shooting that brought tragedy to their campus on Thursday. Praying on their knees, bringing bouquets of flowers and extending warm embraces, the students gathered as close to the crime scene as officials would allow them to stand in solidarity with the two people who were killed and the six others who were injured.
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1 week ago |
news4jax.com | Erik Avanier
Published: April 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM Tags: Gun Trafficking, Cocaine Trafficking, Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville, Realtor, Drug Dealers Sign up for our Newsletters Published: April 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM Tags: Gun Trafficking, Cocaine Trafficking, Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville, Realtor, Drug Dealers A licensed real estate agent was recently indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges that include conspiracy to traffic firearms, conspiracy to sell firearms illegally, providing false statements to...
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1 week ago |
news4jax.com | Erik Avanier
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A crime and safety expert weighed in on the recent arrest of a 68-year-old suspected member of “The Miami Boys” drug organization. Nathaniel James was arrested on drug charges on April 1. He was wanted on an out-of-county warrant from Duval County.
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2 weeks ago |
news4jax.com | Erik Avanier
Published: April 8, 2025 at 5:53 PMUpdated: April 8, 2025 at 5:59 PMTags: Fleming Island, Clay CountyCLAY COUNTY, Fla. – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said it is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Fleming Island. The sheriff’s office said the shooting happened Tuesday afternoon at the Cobblestone at Eagle Harbor condo complex off CR-220, not far from Highway 17. CCSO said a suspect was taken to a local hospital, and the deputy was not injured.
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2 weeks ago |
news4jax.com | Erik Avanier
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville fans at the Island Wing Grill still held out for a Gators championship win as the national game started off a little rocky with turnovers in the first half. The Florida Gators men’s basketball team competed for a National Championship against the Houston Cougars in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday night.
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Powerful words from a community member outraged with crime walk on eastside “now you wanna come out here and make a showing.” Sheriff Mike Williams listened to this man then said call us if you need us. @wjxt4 https://t.co/aqk3TIOKCX