Randy Roguski

Jacksonville

Senior News Director at WJCT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)

Host at First Coast Connect

Journalist, Pulitzer winner, dog lover, sun worshipper. Senior News Editor, WJCT Public Media

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EV automaker Rivian is expanding in St. Johns County

2 days ago | jaxtoday.org | Randy Roguski

A Rivian service and demo center. The company plans to open one in the IGP/I-95 Logistics Park at 3405B International Golf Parkway in St. Johns County. | Jacksonville Daily RecordPublished on June 26, 2025 at 11:15 amFree local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Sign up for the Jacksonville Today newsletter. Electric vehicle manufacturing Rivian, which is developing a service and demo center in St. Augustine, says it is seeing strong demand in Florida.
Camp Blanding considered for ICE detention center

3 days ago | jaxtoday.org | Randy Roguski

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Sign up for the Jacksonville Today newsletter. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Clay County is among the sites being considered for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.
Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery closes in Tinseltown

3 days ago | jaxtoday.org | Randy Roguski

Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery in Tinseltown permanently closed Monday, June 23. | Jacksonville Daily RecordPublished on June 25, 2025 at 11:43 amFree local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Sign up for the Jacksonville Today newsletter. After more than 25 years in operation, Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery in Tinseltown permanently closed June 23. The closing was confirmed by staff June 24. The restaurant at 9735 Gate Parkway N. has changed hands several times.
Florida fast-tracks immigrant detention center in Everglades

3 days ago | jaxtoday.org | Randy Roguski

Florida officials are moving at breakneck speed to build the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center on a partially-built airstrip in the Everglades — inviting harsh rebukes from environmental groups founded to protect this very stretch of fragile wetlands.
How to cut your bills during the coming heat wave

1 week ago | jaxtoday.org | Randy Roguski

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Sign up for the Jacksonville Today newsletter. Summer has arrived in Jacksonville in a big way. The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures in the 90s through at least Thursday, with a heat index in the high 90s or low 100s. That kind of heat can burn a hole in your wallet. So JEA is reminding people about ways to cut their utility bills through conservation. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one.
Summer officially starts at 10:42 p.m. tonight

1 week ago | jaxtoday.org | Randy Roguski

Days will become “shorter” from now on … this means less daylight. If you like the “longer days,” then your excitement will diminish every day, little by little. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one. To be exact, you will lose between one and 1.5 minutes of daylight every day until the next solstice in winter, Dec. 21. For example, June 20 will be the longest day of the year in Miami, with 13 hours 44 minutes and 59 seconds of daylight.
Marva Johnson approved as new FAMU president

1 week ago | jaxtoday.org | Randy Roguski

Marva Johnson has been confirmed as Florida A&M University’s next president. The State University System Board of Governors gave its OK to the appointment on Wednesday. The board voted unanimously to approve Johnson despite loud opposition from segments of the FAMU community. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one. Her selection comes after former President Larry Robinson stepped down last year.
Funding slashed for Florida land preservation program

1 week ago | jaxtoday.org | Randy Roguski

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Sign up for the Jacksonville Today newsletter. Funding for Florida’s main program to protect environmentally sensitive lands was slashed in the budget that now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Much of the money has been shifted to protect agricultural lands from development. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one. The new state budget sets aside $18 million for the Florida Forever preservation program.
DIA board approves agreement with new CEO

1 week ago | jaxtoday.org | Randy Roguski

Published on June 18, 2025 at 4:53 pmFree local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Sign up for the Jacksonville Today newsletter. The Downtown Investment Authority board approved an employment agreement Wednesday with longtime Baltimore development executive Colin Tarbert to become CEO of the DIA in August. The board voted 7-0 in favor of the three-year deal, which provides Tarbert with $297,000 in annual compensation. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one.
Dream Finders CEO in talks to buy Tampa Bay Rays

1 week ago | jaxtoday.org | Randy Roguski

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Sign up for the Jacksonville Today newsletter. The Tampa Bay Rays say they are in “exclusive discussions” to potentially sell the team to a Florida investment group, including a prominent homebuilder from Jacksonville. The potential buyers include billionaire Patrick Zalupski, the 44-year-old CEO of Dream Finders Homes who lives in Ponte Vedra. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one.