Jenese Harris

Florida

Anchor and Reporter at WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)

Anchor and Reporter at WCWJ-TV (Jacksonville, FL)

WJXT TV Anchor and Reporter. Emmy-AP-Murrow Winner. Retweets are not endorsements. @wjxt4

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17 candidates vying to be the next chief of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue

4 days ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The countdown is on for a new fire chief in Jacksonville. On July 1, a new chief of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) will be announced by the mayor’s office. The current fire chief, Keith Powers, announced an early retirement in May. He will be leaving on June 30. Lots of current and former firefighters have applied for top spot. The deadline to apply was May 30, and the city decided to hire from within.
A huge plume of Saharan dust is heading to Florida. Here’s how it will affect our area and beyond

5 days ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

Published: June 2, 2025 at 11:35 AMSign up for our NewslettersPublished: June 2, 2025 at 11:35 AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As a massive plume of Saharan dust makes its way from Africa and across the Atlantic, it could impact Florida in multiple ways. Specifically, the Saharan Air Layer can suppress the development of tropical cyclones. The layer has characteristics of warm, dry air with strong winds. It can also suppress cloud development and storms.
Rip current risk, hot, rainy week ahead as hurricane season begins

5 days ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida have a moderate rip current risk through Tuesday. Regardless of your swimming ability a current can quickly pull you into the ocean and it can be deadly. Swim near lifeguard stands or stay out of the ocean if you can not swim. SUNDAY EVENING FORECAST Temperatures will drop into the low 70s and upper 60s with mostly cloudy skies as winds shift from the south and southwest. Rain is not in the forecast.
Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today through November 30th

5 days ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

We are impacted by the Atlantic Hurricane season. The Atlantic Hurricane season begins on June 1, and NOAA forecasted an above-normal season. NOAA predicted the following:30% chance of a near-normal season60% chance of an above-normal season10% chance of a below-normal season.
A weekend without storms

6 days ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

SATURDAY EVENING FORECAST Temperatures will drop into the low 70s before midnight, breezy winds settle to calm by sunset from the west and humidity increases with little to no clouds. Rain chance are less than 10 percent for any area in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida. LOOKING AHEAD Rain chances return Wednesday. Above average temperatures return for the work week.
Hurricane season begins on Sunday. Here’s how to prepare a hurricane kit

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Atlantic Hurricane season begins on June 1, and NOAA forecasted an above-normal season. NOAA predicted the following:30% chance of a near-normal season60% chance of an above-normal season10% chance of a below-normal season.
Deeper dunes, sea walls and evacuation zones: Examining how NE Florida’s coastal communities prepare for hurricanes

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

NORTHEAST FLORIDA – Northeast Florida’s coastal communities, particularly in Flagler and St. Johns counties, have seen direct effects from hurricanes in recent years, with places like Summerhaven and South Ponte Vedra Beach proving to be especially vulnerable to storm surge and flooding.
A canvas of cultures: Elena Øhlander’s art bridges continents, combats hate

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris |Thomas García

Published: May 29, 2025 at 12:52 PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – When you see Elena Øhlander’s work, you immediately know that you are looking at something unique and special. Like a slowly crafted sculpture, Øhlander’s work is detailed and symbolic -- thoughtful. For nine years, Øhlander has been a professional artist, but art has been a lifelong love.
Rainy holiday and work week ahead

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

Published: May 25, 2025 at 5:47 PMSUNDAY EVENING FORECASTHail, lightning, and strong wind gusts have dominated Sunday’s isolated storms. These storms will continue through Sunday evening for some areas. Southeast Georgia will continue to get storms into the late evening, as rain tapers off for Northeast Florida after sunset.
Isolated storms continue through Sunday afternoon, evening

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

SUNDAY FORECAST:Instability in the atmosphere will peak in the early afternoon Sunday. Rain is possible from 3 pm through midnight. The most intense rain will occur in the afternoon Sunday and then taper off into the evening. Current rain accumulation totals for that time frame peak at an inch for parts of Georgia and 3/4 of an inch for Jacksonville. Clouds remain beginning in the afternoon. Breezy winds die down after sunset.