WCWJ-TV (Jacksonville, FL)

WCWJ, a virtual channel 17 (UHF digital channel 20), is a television station affiliated with the CW network, located in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. This station is part of the Graham Media Group, a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company, and operates alongside the independent station WJXT (channel 4) as part of a duopoly. Both WCWJ and WJXT share studio facilities at 4 Broadcast Place, situated along the south bank of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville. The transmitter for WCWJ is positioned on Anders Boulevard in the Killarney Shores area of the city. It's worth noting that WCWJ does not have its own website; instead, it is combined with the online presence of its sister station WJXT.

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#25172

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#5013

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Hunting for shark teeth in Fernandina Beach

2 days ago | news4jax.com | Katie Garner |Ben Schubert

Published: June 25, 2025 at 10:09 AMFERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – The beach near Fort Clinch State Park in Nassau County draws visitors for all kinds of reasons. From scenic views to fishing to the chance to find artifacts with a metal detector, the beach offers something for everyone. But the No. 1 draw: Hunting for shark teeth. On a lucky day, you can find 10-15 teeth in a visit, but remember to dig or use a sifter near the shoreline, because shark teeth are generally buried.
Raise a glass to history: The Palace Saloon, Florida’s oldest bar, still charms patrons in Fernandina with storied past

3 days ago | news4jax.com | Bruce Hamilton |Ciara Earrey

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – The Palace Saloon, Florida’s oldest bar, still sits at the very location where it was built in the 1870s: at the corner of Centre and 2nd streets in the heart of Fernandina Beach in Nassau County. As you can imagine, it has quite a history. It was originally a dry goods store and haberdashery, but when Louis Hirth bought the building in 1878, he had another vision for it.
Politics & Power: More questions than answers about a real ceasefire between Israel, Iran

3 days ago | news4jax.com | Bruce Hamilton

Published: June 24, 2025 at 12:10 PMSign up for our NewslettersPublished: June 24, 2025 at 12:10 PMPresident Donald Trump’s enthusiastic announcement about a ceasefire between Israel and Iran marked the latest wild swing from the president concerning Iran. The ceasefire is in effect, but ceasefires in the Middle East are often fragile and fleeting.
Tracking the Tropics!

3 days ago | news4jax.com | Katie Garner

Published: June 24, 2025 at 8:53 AMTROPICS WATCH: WHAT’S BREWING THIS WEEK? The calendar says late June, and the Atlantic isn’t wasting any time reminding us hurricane season is wide awake. Right now, eyes are on a couple of areas in the tropics, and while nothing is an immediate threat to Florida, here’s what you should know:🌊 Atlantic Disturbance: Showers and storms are stirring up associated with a low pressure system about 900 miles ENE of Bermuda, and could develop later today.
Glynn County’s hotel/motel tax rises to 7% in July

4 days ago | news4jax.com | Ajay Uppaluri

Published: June 23, 2025 at 1:12 PMGLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – Glynn County’s Hotel/Motel Tax will rise from 5% to 7% beginning July 1, 2025, following the signing of House Bill 732 by Gov. Brian Kemp on May 1. The new rate applies to all qualifying room nights starting July 1, even if reservations were made or prepaid before that date.
From stage to service: Drag Queen Karrissa Wade shares 30-year journey of charity and community impact in Jacksonville

4 days ago | news4jax.com | Katie Garner |Ciara Earrey |Francine Frazier

Published: June 23, 2025 at 1:08 PMShe’s an emcee, a comedian and a philanthropist who has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity -- and she does it all in drag! Local Drag Queen Karrissa Wade (she/her) has spent three decades in Jacksonville combating stigma through love and kindness while raising money for children’s cancer research, autism awareness and HIV patients.
Jacksonville property management company to pay for illegally charging military tenants: DOJ

4 days ago | news4jax.com | Ajay Uppaluri

Published: June 23, 2025 at 11:17 AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville-based property management company will pay $64,000 in compensation and penalties after the U.S. Department of Justice found it violated federal law by charging early termination fees to military servicemembers.
Talking Tropics: What’s Brewing?

4 days ago | news4jax.com | Katie Garner

Tropical Trouble Brewing in the Atlantic: NHC Eyes Central Atlantic DisturbancePublished: June 23, 2025 | By Meteorologist Katie GarnerThe National Hurricane Center is tracking a disturbance in the central Atlantic that has caught forecasters’ attention this week. Designated as “Disturbance 1,” the system now has a 70% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next seven days.
Former UN ambassador explains implications of US strikes on Iran, what’s next in the conflict

5 days ago | news4jax.com | Bruce Hamilton

Published: June 23, 2025 at 6:48 AMPresident Donald Trump claims the U.S. “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear sites, and now the world awaits Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s response. Nancy Soderberg, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Director of the Public Service Leadership Program, joins us on The Morning Show to discuss whether Trump made the right call, and whether she believes Iran’s Supreme Leader will do the same.
Incoming Council President Kevin Carrico outlines priorities for Jacksonville

5 days ago | news4jax.com | Ajay Uppaluri

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville City Councilman Kevin Carrico is set to take the gavel as council president on July 1. On This Week In Jacksonville, Carrico shared his vision for the year ahead, emphasizing a focus on youth, public safety, and fiscal responsibility.