WJAX-TV (Jacksonville, FL)

WJAX-TV, operating on channel 47, is a television station based in Jacksonville, Florida, and is affiliated with CBS. The station is owned by Hoffman Communications and works closely with Cox Media Group, which owns the Fox affiliate WFOX-TV (channel 30), through joint sales and shared services agreements. Both stations share studio facilities located on Central Parkway, while WJAX-TV's transmitter can be found on Hogan Road, situated in the Southside area of Jacksonville.

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Thousands gather in London to support trans rights following UK ruling over definition of woman

5 days ago | actionnewsjax.com | Kwiyeon Ha |Pan Pylas

LONDON — (AP) — Thousands of trans rights protesters gathered in central London on Saturday, days after the U.K.'s Supreme Court ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female and that transgender women are excluded from that legal definition. With unease growing over what the ruling means for the rights of transgender people, protesters came together for what was billed as an "emergency demonstration" in Parliament Square.
Around Jax: Golf simulators, fruit-based treats, new steakhouse

5 days ago | actionnewsjax.com | Chandler Morgan

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On this week’s Around Jax, Action News Jax Chandler Morgan has the scoop on Jacksonville’s newest eats, events and other places to spend your weekend. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<Guanabana, a local business specializing in fruit-based treats, has officially opened its first location. The website says it was founded by husband-and-wife duo Julieta and Oliver. It began humbly, with ice pops sold from a tricycle. Later on, it grew to a food truck.
Jacksonville psychologist was at FSU during mass shooting, spreading message about mental health

5 days ago | actionnewsjax.com | Logan MacDonald

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two dead and six injured in Thursday’s shooting at Florida State University, and while the shooter is now in custody, the emotional impacts and trauma remain on students and parents alike. “It doesn’t mean that we have post-traumatic stress disorder, it means that we’re normal,” outlined clinical psychologist Dr. Justin D’Arienzo in an interview with Action News Jax Friday.
Jacksonville’s Morning News - JU students say they were blindsided by cuts, layoffs

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Rich Jones |Ben Fridkis |Kristine Bellino

Jacksonville, Fl — After a cool morning we’ll have wall-to-wall sunshine and temperatures in the low 80s. Warmer temperatures build through Easter weekend and it stays dry. Three Big Things to Know:A major milestone for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority - this morning it’s opening the autonomous innovation center as part of its driverless shuttle project. It’s the first-of-its kind, fully autonomous public transportation system network in the United States.
‘Should have been done years ago’: FDOT to complete signage project on Buckman years after initial completion

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Madison Foglio

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — If you’re driving over the Buckman bridge, you may have noticed that the overhead electric signs are dark. They are part of an FDOT Signage improvement project. However, that project was supposed to be completed nearly four years ago. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]FDOT tells ANJ they hope to have the electric signs ready to go by this summer.
Gas station clerk recovering after being shot while trying to stop robbery, per deputies

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Madison Foglio

A gas station clerk is grateful to be alive after deputies say he was shot Tuesday night by an armed robber. 31-year-old Caleb Matthews is recovering in the hospital after the incident at the Royalty Smoke and Gas Station in Baker County. Just before 8pm, Matthews was working at the register when deputies say two people came in and one tried to steal alcohol from the store.
‘We had no idea’: Students say they were blindsided by Jacksonville University’s cuts, layoffs

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Alexus Cleavenger

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Students and faculty are speaking out against Jacksonville University’s plan to eliminate some majors and lay off 40 faculty membersAll of these cuts come four months after Action News Jax first told you about possible financial issues at the school. Action News Jax talked with one of the faculty members who received a termination notice. That person wanted to remain anonymous. “I really believed that this was a place that believed in its mission,” said the faculty member.
‘Absorbed like a sponge’: Local students are fighting proposed state education cuts

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Alexus Cleavenger

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Local high school students are leading the charge to try and stop state-proposed cuts to advanced programs. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]Some of those programs include AP, IB, dual enrollment, and career-readiness courses. It comes as state lawmakers consider cutting funding to those programs in half, something that would affect three-quarters of Duval County students.
I-10 widening project almost finished after years of construction

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Elandra Fernandez |Rich Jones |Kristine Bellino |Ben Fridkis

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After nearly five years of delays and detours, the extensive construction project on I-10, stretching between I-95 and I-295 is finally wrapping up. The $176 million widening project will improve traffic flow, safety and increase capacity. Once completed, I-10 will feature up to ten lanes. Action News Jax’s Traffic Anchor, Bethany Reese, spoke with Jacksonville’s Morning News about what to expect.
Duval DOGE looking into $100 million of city funds that appear to be in limbo

1 week ago | actionnewsjax.com | Jake Stofan

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Special Committee of Duval DOGE is looking into more than $100 million of taxpayer dollars that appears to be sitting in limbo. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]In the committee’s second official meeting Tuesday, members continued digging into more than 170 capital projects that either haven’t spent money since October 1, 2023 or have been listed as complete but still have money in the bank.