Scott Johnson

Jacksonville, Veneto

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

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

Multi-time Emmy Award-winning Host of “Going Ringside” podcast… also America’s ONLY pro wrestling AND political reporter

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Going Ringside Ep. 122: Zelina Vega

3 days ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

Published: May 11, 2025 at 4:31 PMTags: Zelina Vega, LWO, Chelsea Green, WWE, US Champion, SummerSlam, Going Ringside, PodcastsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On this episode of Going Ringside, all-new WWE U.S. Champion Zelina Vega joins the show. Zelina is discussing the rollout for SummerSlam, Aug. 2-3, at MetLife Stadium. It will be the first year SummerSlam is a two-night event like WrestleMania. Vega also talks about her career and recent U.S. Title win over Chelsea Green.
A $247 million I-95 construction project near downtown Jacksonville is progressing. When will it be done?

6 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Scott Johnson

Share JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A massive construction project is well underway for one of the busiest stretches of road in Northeast Florida: I-95 North coming into downtown Jacksonville. The project is now in the widening phase around the Emerson Street interchange, which is affecting some adjacent neighborhoods with construction taking place just feet away from some homes.
A $247 million I-95 construction project near downtown Jacksonville is progressing. When will it be done?

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A massive construction project is well underway for one of the busiest stretches of road in Northeast Florida: I-95 North coming into downtown Jacksonville. RELATED: #AskJAXTDY | Can FDOT make construction zone safer on I-95 near Emerson?
St. Johns County commissioners likely to discuss draft e-bike ordinance submitted after crash injures middle-school boy

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Brianna Andrews |Will Sandidge |Scott Johnson

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County officials are expected to discuss a proposed e-bike ordinance during a county commission meeting Tuesday morning. The County Attorney’s Office for St. Johns County submitted a draft e-bike ordinance to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office last week after a middle-school-aged boy was critically injured in an e-bike crash in Julington Creek.
Sunday’s shooting marks 8th officer-involved shooting of 2025, matching total for all of last year

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two officer-involved shootings since Friday have brought the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) to a sobering milestone: its eighth officer-involved shooting of 2025—matching the total number for all of last year. The latest incident occurred early Sunday morning at the Normandy Estates Mobile Home Park. Home surveillance video, obtained by News4JAX, shows a chaotic encounter between police and 37-year-old Michael Lee Wright.
Coyote behind attacks in Atlantic Beach found dead in junkyard Thursday morning after officer shot it Wednesday night

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Scott Johnson |Erik Avanier

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. – A coyote believed to be behind several recent attacks on residents and pets in Atlantic Beach has been found dead in a junkyard, police said Thursday. An officer fired a shot at the coyote Wednesday night near Jasmine and 6th streets. It was unclear at the time if the animal had been hit because it ran off. “The officer did feel like he had a safe lane to shoot, so he fired one round at the coyote,” Atlantic Beach Police Chief Victor Gualillo said.
Atlantic Beach on high alert after multiple coyote attacks reported. Here’s what you need to know

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Briana Brownlee |Scott Johnson |Erik Avanier

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. – Following reports of multiple coyote attacks on residents and pets, the City of Atlantic Beach is urging everyone to be cautious in the area of Begonia, Jasmine and 6th streets. So far, there have been four attacks in the area, including one witnessed Wednesday night by a News4JAX crew. Most of the attacks have been reported in the area of Begonia Street, which is surrounded by trees and is not too far from Dutton Island Preserve.
‘He’s in a state of shock’: Man says strange-acting coyote clamped onto his arm in Atlantic Beach attack

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. – Thomas Cathey told News4JAX on Wednesday that he’s still recovering after a shocking coyote attack in Atlantic Beach. Cathey said a coyote attacked him near Donald Dagley’s Workshop, a junkyard not far from Begonia Street where he works. A fellow worker was able to take a photograph of the coyote.
Going Ringside Ep. 120: Typhoon AKA Shockmaster

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On this episode we’re joined by Fred Ottman who was just inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Ottman gained fame early in his career when he joined WWF (today it’s WWE) as the character Tugboat and teamed with Hulk Hogan. A few years after that Ottman teamed up with another star Earthquake (the late John Tenta) to form the team The Natural Disasters. That team was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame over WrestleMania Weekend.
Victoria Crawford’s Vegas Vacation

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

Published: April 30, 2025 at 11:55 AMTags: Victoria Crawford, Alicia Fox, WWE, TNA, WrestleMania, Vix Crow, Going Ringside, PodcastsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Going Ringside regular Victoria Crawford is back in Jacksonville and shares details of her trip to Las Vegas for WrestleMania weekend. The former WWE Diva (who fans knew as Alicia Fox) was out for the major event and made some interesting stops along the way.

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