Francine Frazier

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Senior Web Producer at WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)

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Senior web producer with WJXT - Channel 4/News4Jax.com

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Kitten-mergency! Jacksonville Humane Society sounds alarm after 443 kittens surrendered to shelter in last 30 days

16 hours ago | news4jax.com | Francine Frazier

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Humane Society needs your help! (Unless you’re allergic to cats, that is.)For those without allergies, JHS is calling on the community to save the lives of baby kittens after 443 kittens were brought into the shelter in the last 30 days. So far in 2025, JHS has taken in 531 kittens under 2 months old. With the current influx, JHS is trying to avoid a cat-tastrophe. JHS is asking the community to come to the shelter at 8464 Beach Blvd.
Nassau County man accused of killing family in 2021 pleads guilty, sentenced to life in prison

17 hours ago | news4jax.com | Francine Frazier |Frank Powers

Published: May 14, 2025 at 12:40 PMTags: Nassau County, William BroylesNASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A man accused of fatally shooting his wife and their adult daughter and son at their Nassau County home in 2021 has pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and will spend the rest of his life in prison. William Broyles had undergone multiple psychological exams to determine whether he was competent to stand trial.
Man shot, killed by SWAT while trying to get to neighbor’s home after hours-long standoff on city’s Westside: JSO

1 day ago | news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Jesse Hanson |Francine Frazier

Published: May 14, 2025 at 6:05 AMTags: Jacksonville, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Officer-involved shootingA man who was involved in an hours-long standoff with SWAT that started Tuesday night was fatally shot by officers when he tried to get to a neighboring home on Lenox Avenue, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO Chief Alan Parker said officers were called to Lenox Avenue, about a half mile east of Fouraker Road, just after 8 p.m. Tuesday on the city’s Westside.
Jacksonville woman wins $5M playing crossword scratch-off

5 days ago | news4jax.com | Francine Frazier

Published: May 9, 2025 at 1:05 PMTags: Jacksonville, Florida, Florida Lottery, Lottery, Scratch-OffSign up for our NewslettersPublished: May 9, 2025 at 1:05 PMTags: Jacksonville, Florida, Florida Lottery, Lottery, Scratch-OffA 54-year-old Jacksonville woman claimed a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 CROSSWORD CASH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,262,138.00.
JFRD responds to ammonia leak at Safe Harbor Seafood Market

5 days ago | news4jax.com | Francine Frazier

Published: May 9, 2025 at 12:32 PMTags: Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, JFRD, MayportMAYPORT, Fla. – Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews had to respond Friday morning to an ammonia leak in Mayport. The leak was reported at 4371 Ocean Street, which is the address of Safe Harbor Seafood Market. A JFRD spokesman said the refrigeration system was being worked on when the ammonia leak occurred. The original call came in around 8:30 a.m., and crews were wrapping up just after noon.
Man hit by semi, killed on SR 200 outside Nassau County subdivision: FHP

6 days ago | news4jax.com | Francine Frazier

Published: May 9, 2025 at 5:36 AMTags: Traffic, Yulee, Nassau CountyNASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A 31-year-old Yulee man died early Friday morning after he was hit by a semi on State Road 200 just outside the Tributary subdivision, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said the man was standing in the outside westbound lane of SR 200 around 12:45 a.m. near Tributary Drive, which is the entrance road of the subdivision.
Fugitive arrested over a month after skipping sentencing in case related to death of Beauty Max employee

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Francine Frazier

Published: May 8, 2025 at 8:28 AMTags: Jacksonville, Duval County, CrimeSign up for our NewslettersPublished: May 8, 2025 at 8:28 AMTags: Jacksonville, Duval County, CrimeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than a month after skipping her sentencing, a woman involved in the death of a Beauty Max employee in December is back in custody, court records show. Tashina Dobbins was arrested Tuesday.
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month in Northeast Florida

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Ariel Schiller |Francine Frazier

Published: May 7, 2025 at 12:43 PMTags: Jewish American Heritage Month, Northeast Florida, Judaism, Jewish Heritage MonthJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – May is Jewish American Heritage Month and all month long we’re celebrating our local Jewish community. Mariam Feist is the CEO of the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida. She’s been leading the organization since 2021.
How did Jewish American Heritage Month start?

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Ariel Schiller |Francine Frazier

Published: May 7, 2025 at 12:19 PMTags: Jewish Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage MonthJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and all month long News4JAX is celebrating by highlighting local organizations, people and history. Jewish American Heritage Month started in 1980 when Congress passed a resolution asking the president to declare April 21 through 28 as Jewish Heritage Week.
Deadly crash at U.S. 1 north and Pine Island Road: FHP

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Francine Frazier

Published: May 7, 2025 at 9:55 AMA person who had to be removed after being trapped in a car during a crash Wednesday morning in St. Johns County died at the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. St. Johns County Fire Rescue reported that firefighters and paramedics responded to the intersection of U.S. 1 north and Pine Island Road, which is about 6 minutes southeast of County Road 210. A person was trapped in a car, and firefighters had to use their equipment to get them out.