Jenese Harris

Florida

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

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

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Husband, son remember the life and legacy of Bethel Church first lady

5 days ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris |Ben Schubert

Published: May 9, 2025 at 5:32 PMTags: Jacksonville, Bethel ChurchJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Bethel Church is grieving the loss of its church mother, First Lady Estelle W. McKissick. She passed away on May 7 at 96 years old. Her husband, Rudolph McKissick Sr., was the pastor of the church for 47 years, and the church grew tremendously, leading in the community and beyond. She was supportive of him and the congregation while being a loving mother and teacher.
Bethel Church mourns loss of Lady Estelle McKissick

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Bethel Church, the oldest predominantly Black church in Florida, announced the passing of Lady Estelle McKissick. She was 96 years old. She died on Wednesday. Estelle McKissick was the mother of lead pastor Bishop Rudolph McKissick, Jr.“There is solace in walking with an all-powerful God that can carry you through the hardest moments in life.
Work week begins mostly dry before increased rain chances

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

Published: May 4, 2025 at 9:06 PMTags: weather, forecast, long term, rain, storms, mothers dayAverage temperatures for this time of year begin in the low 60s and peak in the low 80s. This week temperatures will soar above average again with low humidity during the day for the beginning of the week, before shifting into rainy days. SUNDAY NIGHT FORECAST Temperatures will drop into the low 70s before midnight with partly cloudy skies, high humidity, and light winds from the west.
As summer approaches, Jacksonville Beach police asking visitors to prioritize safety as they have fun

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The beach is associated with beautiful weather and fun, and Jacksonville Beach is no exception; however, as summer approaches, local law enforcement is reminding visitors to prioritize their safety as they have a good time. Sergeant Tonya Tator, a crime prevention specialist with the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, said she really wants people to focus on a simple mantra: Three beaches, one community.
Automated speed cameras now online in Neptune Beach school zones

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – Neptune Beach is working to keep students safe by cracking down on the rules of the road with automated speed cameras that are now in effect at local school zones. The new speed cameras became operational on April 3 and automatically issue citations with $100 fees for anyone driving more than 10 mph above the speed limit. It will come in the mail, along with a photo of the car’s license plate and the speed at which the driver was traveling.
Jacksonville produce vendors say they’re feeling effects of tariffs from Trump administration

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris |Ben Schubert

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Local produce vendors said they’re seeing the price going up for fruit and vegetable imports due to tariffs promised by the Trump administration. RELATED: Here’s what tariffs are and how they work Luis Saldana has been importing for over seven years and he has fruits and vegetables from Mexico. He said he can already tell how the prices have changed because of the tariffs.
Army veteran drowns trying to rescue son and niece

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Jenese Harris

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WJXT) – The family of an Army veteran said he recently drowned in Fernandina Beach, Florida, while trying to rescue his son and niece from strong rip currents. Joshua Curtis, 38, was described as a hero and a loving husband and father. “He was the most wonderful father - when I tell you, you could only want this kind of father,” his sister Rachel Wall said. “He was the most wonderful father; in the best movie you have ever watched of the best father times 10 million.
Army veteran drowns trying to rescue son and niece

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Jenese Harris

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WJXT) – The family of an Army veteran said he recently drowned in Fernandina Beach, Florida, while trying to rescue his son and niece from strong rip currents. Joshua Curtis, 38, was described as a hero and a loving husband and father. “He was the most wonderful father - when I tell you, you could only want this kind of father,” his sister Rachel Wall said. “He was the most wonderful father; in the best movie you have ever watched of the best father times 10 million.
Army veteran drowns trying to rescue son and niece

2 weeks ago | wilx.com | Jenese Harris

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WJXT) – The family of an Army veteran said he recently drowned in Fernandina Beach, Florida, while trying to rescue his son and niece from strong rip currents. Joshua Curtis, 38, was described as a hero and a loving husband and father. “He was the most wonderful father - when I tell you, you could only want this kind of father,” his sister Rachel Wall said. “He was the most wonderful father; in the best movie you have ever watched of the best father times 10 million.
Before you water your lawn, did you know there is a schedule?

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Jenese Harris

Hot days are here, and many homeowners will want to water their lawns every day especially when it doesn’t rain but some lawn lovers might water their grass too much and they don’t know there is a schedule. Before a drop of reclaimed water for your lawn and gardens gets to your home, it starts with a thorough process. First, they have to get that water ready for the public. Trey Lehman the water water operations coordinator and Zasha Del Orbe , manager for Waste Water Treatment and Reuse explains.