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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Ric Flair to headline major St. Johns County fan event

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

Published: April 17, 2025 at 1:00 PMTags: Going Ringside, River City Wrestling Con, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, World Golf Village, Pro Wrestling, Ric Flair, Bret Hart, KaneST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The “Nature Boy” Ric Flair will be the headline guest at June’s River City Wrestling Con in World Golf Village. One of the most famous pro-wrestlers of all time will join many other world-famous figures for the fan event expected to draw several thousand to St. Johns County on June 7-8.
Jacksonville International Airport plans 2,000-space, $92 million parking garage

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

Published: April 16, 2025 at 11:42 AMTags: JIA, Jacksonville International Airport, Duval CountyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city issued a permit April 14 for contractor Balfour Beatty Construction LLC to build the third Jacksonville International Airport parking garage at a project cost of $92 million, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported. The six-level reinforced concrete parking garage will add 2,000 spaces next to the existing six-level daily parking structure at the airport.
Crime analyst weighs in on transparency concerns after release of redacted report of incident that led to inmate’s death

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released a partially redacted report of an incident at the jail that led to the death of an inmate, the public has raised several questions regarding transparency in this investigation. In a statement on Monday, Sheriff T.K. Waters said the information in the report was redacted to maintain the integrity of the criminal investigation.
Going Ringside Ep. 118: Papa Shango

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

Published: April 14, 2025 at 4:55 PMTags: Godfather, WWE, WWF, Attitude Era, Papa Shango, Pro Wrestling, Podcasts, Going Ringside, Kama The Supreme Fighting Machine, Undertaker, Bone Street Krew, BSKJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of the biggest stars during WWE’s (then WWF) most popular era was Charles Wright. He started in the company during the early 1990s as the voodoo-themed character Papa Shango.
United Health and Ascension Health Florida are negotiating a deal with a deadline fast approaching. Are you worried?

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

Published: April 14, 2025 at 11:21 AMTags: Ascension, St Vincents, Hospital, Medical Insurance, United HealthJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – United Healthcare has announced it’s currently in negotiations with Ascension Health Florida regarding the two parties’ network relationship.
Tell Us: Some parents of Clay County students say they’re having an issue with late buses. What is your experience?

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

Published: April 9, 2025 at 10:59 AMCLAY COUNTY, Fla. – News4JAX has been hearing from parents about school buses being late in Clay County. One parent said the buses have been late for several years. She recalled an instance where her daughter was late for a major college entrance exam. “She was tardy due to the fact that the bus did not arrive on time,” the parent said.
‘Florida’s back on top’: Clayton, Golden say Florida basketball is back, thank Gator Nation for all their support

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Yvette Sanchez |Scott Johnson

Published: April 8, 2025 at 4:00 PMTags: Florida Gators, University of Florida, NCAA, National ChampionsSign up for our NewslettersPublished: April 8, 2025 at 4:00 PMTags: Florida Gators, University of Florida, NCAA, National ChampionsGAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Gators have returned home after their thrilling 65-63 championship-securing victory over the University of Houston in the 2025 National Championship Game.
Gator fans getting an early start on championship game preparations

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – You could call them Florida Gator die-hards or just pumped up students.
Jacksonville wrestling show to honor famous father who died rescuing his son in ocean

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

Published: April 7, 2025 at 1:17 PMTags: Shad Gaspard, Beast Invitational Cup Tournament, WWE, Going RingsideJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This Saturday at the Murray Hill Church (4300 Post St) the Beast Invitational Cup Tournament starts at 6p.m.It’s to honor the life and legacy of Shad Gaspard. WWE fans will remember him as one half of the tag team “Cryme Tyme”. Gaspard died in 2020 saving his son from drowning in the ocean.
Going Ringside Ep. 117: Mike Chioda, legendary WWE Referee

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Scott Johnson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you’re a fan of pro wrestling this is a name you definitely remember but often overlooked in the ring. The third man in the ring, the invisible one but also massively important. We’re talking about Mike Chioda, a 35 year referee for WWE. You remember his name because while often overlooked he was at the center of the biggest matches in pro wrestling history. From Hulk Hogan vs The Rock to Shawn Michaels vs “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Chioda was there.

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