Rory Thompson

Jacksonville

News Producer at WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)

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LIVE: JTA opens Autonomous Innovation Center downtown with 14 Holon vehicles already approved for purchase

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Rory Thompson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is bringing public transportation into a new era with the opening of the Autonomous Innovation Center (AIC) Thursday morning. Located in the historic LaVilla neighborhood, the $65 million AIC will be the command center for JTA’s autonomous vehicles. JTA’s AV program will be a fully autonomous public transportation system network.
Riverside restaurant Plenti closing after more than 2 years

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Rory Thompson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After just more than two years in business, coastal-themed Plenti in Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood is shutting its doors. Owner and Founder Dean Nixon announced the closing on Tuesday on social media.
Firefighter injured after fighting mobile home fire on Jacksonville’s Northside

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Rory Thompson

Published: April 15, 2025 at 1:02 PMTags: Fire, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, Firefighter, Firefighter injured, Mobile home, NorthsideJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A firefighter was transported to the hospital after fighting a mobile home fire in the Jacksonville North Estates neighborhood Tuesday morning, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Captain Eric Prosswimmer.
Man fatally shot in Jacksonville’s Murray Hill neighborhood, police say

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Rory Thompson

Published: April 15, 2025 at 11:08 AMTags: Jacksonville, JSO, Murray HillJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a man in Jacksonville’s Murray Hill neighborhood Tuesday morning. According to JSO Sergeant Robby Henson, officers responded to Ernest Street near McDuff Avenue South at 6:30 a.m.When police arrived, a man was found with at least one gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Opening of FIVE in Jacksonville delayed due to construction

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Rory Thompson

Published: April 7, 2025 at 2:02 PMTags: FIVE Jacksonville, Music Venue, Jacksonville, Riverside, Entertainment, 5 PointsSign up for our NewslettersPublished: April 7, 2025 at 2:02 PMTags: FIVE Jacksonville, Music Venue, Jacksonville, Riverside, Entertainment, 5 PointsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s newest music venue is opening later than expected, according to the venue’s management company.
VIDEO: St. Johns County deputy saves woman suffering from medical episode

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Rory Thompson

Published: April 4, 2025 at 3:35 PMTags: St. Johns County, St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, CPRST JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – New bodycam footage showed a St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputy providing life-saving measures to a woman. The video was posted on SJCSO social media channels Friday morning. Press play to watch the video aboveAccording to SJCSO, the incident happened March 26 on State Road 16 near Cato Court.
Sing Out Loud Festival’s Live Wildly Showcase returns in September with Hozier, Beabadoobee headlining

2 months ago | news4jax.com | Rory Thompson

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The 9th Sing Out Loud Festival is taking over St. Augustine once again with some of the biggest names in pop, rock, folk, and blues. The festival’s marquee event, the Live Wildly Showcase, returns to Francis Field on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21. Indie dream pop star Beabadoobee headlines day one of the two-day concert event in downtown St. Augustine. She is joined by Vance Joy, Father John Misty, Maren Morris, and David Kushner on Saturday.
4th Annual Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series to kick off Black History Month with music and history

2 months ago | news4jax.com | Rory Thompson

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – For the past three years, St. Augustine has become the home of one of the most special Black History Month events in Northeast Florida. Now, in its 4th year, the Fort Mose Jazz and Blue Series is continuing its tradition of bringing live music to one of the most historical sites in the nation—Fort Mose Historic State Park.
'Worrying' state of 19th century prison housing Gary Glitter and other dangerous cons

Oct 14, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Rory Thompson |Rory Cassidy |Flora Thompson

A prison holding Gary Glitter and hundreds of other sex offenders is failing to challenge their criminal behaviour, a watchdog warned. Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor said there were "worrying weaknesses" at HMP The Verne. There are no offender behaviour programmes running within the establishment, and a "seriously understaffed and stretched" team of staff also meant high-risk inmates could spend years behind bars without "any challenge" towards their "dangerous" conduct.
Shocking CCTV footage shows girl stabbing teachers and pupil in school attack

Oct 4, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Rory Thompson |Rory Cassidy |Paul Turner |George Thompson

The shocking moment a schoolgirl attacked two teachers and a fellow pupil, stabbing all three in a school attack, has been shown to the jury in her trial. The youngster, who can't be named for legal reasons, admitted wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article on school premises at a previous court hearing in the case. But the 14-year-old denies attempted murder and is currently on trial over the allegations at Swansea Crown Court, Wales Online reports.