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Phil Amato

Jacksonville

Morning and Noon Anchor at WJAX-TV (Jacksonville, FL)

Morning and Noon Anchor at WFOX-TV (Jacksonville, FL)

Dad, husband and Action News Jax Morning and Noon anchor.

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  • Aug 12, 2024 | actionnewsjax.com | Phil Amato |Allison Matthews

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s a new school year with new challenges for the Duval County School District. The possibility of more schools consolidating continues to be a big issue. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<Action News Jax talked to a local woman who formed a group to come up with possible solutions. Susan Aertker has been an education proponent for years. “I started a Facebook group. It’s called, ‘Article for Public Education,” Aertker said.

  • Feb 8, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Phil Amato

    If you want to get a head start saving for your kid’s college fund, a prepaid plan may be the way to go. Enrollment for Florida Prepaid just opened. It allows parents to lock in future college tuition rates in Florida at today’s rates. The good news is that the Florida Prepaid tuition program will offer its lowest prices in 10 years. Action News Jax’s Phil Amato spoke with Shannon Smith, Florida Prepaid College Board Spokesperson, about the changes to this year’s plan.

  • Jan 31, 2024 | actionnewsjax.com | Phil Amato

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — People are looking for another place to move into come March after a fire burned at the RISE Doro apartment complex for nearly 2 days. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<In addition, development plans downtown are having to go back to the drawing board. Action News Jax’s Phil Amato toured the apartments before the complex hit the market and gave us a look at what future residents would have experienced.

  • Jan 31, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Phil Amato

    People are looking for another place to move into come March after a fire burned at the RISE Doro apartment complex for nearly 2 days. In addition, development plans downtown are having to go back to the drawing board. Action News Jax’s Phil Amato toured the apartments before the complex hit the market and gave us a look at what future residents would have experienced.

  • Jan 26, 2024 | actionnewsjax.com | Jason Stoogenke |Phil Amato

    CONCORD, N.C. — Marvin Ross likes his SUV to shine. He took it to Autobell in Concord, but he says the car washdamaged a metal piece on the roof. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<Ross says he took his car back to the business and showed the workers. He says they offered him a free car wash, but that was it. “There’s got to be some accountability and some transparency,” he said.

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Phil Amato
Phil Amato @PhilAmatoANjax
16 Feb 25

Lots of protection at the Daytona 500 https://t.co/9Ombd6x8cX

Phil Amato
Phil Amato @PhilAmatoANjax
16 Feb 25

Here’s a guy who may make a few bucks at Daytona. He bought a portable-potty and put it in front of his RV. He’s charging either $5 or $10 depending on ahhh…well, you know. https://t.co/TiSeXfjQso

Phil Amato
Phil Amato @PhilAmatoANjax
16 Feb 25

Longest line I’ve ever seen to get into Daytona. Security tighter due to President Trump’s appearance. https://t.co/rIAlVKbrSd