Francine Frazier (She/Her)
Senior Digital Producer
A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.
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Shanna Gardner, Mario Fernandez appear in court for pre-trial hearing in Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case
Read full article: Shanna Gardner, Mario Fernandez appear in court for pre-trial hearing in Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire caseShanna Gardner and her estranged husband, Mario Fernandez, were set to appear in court Friday morning for a pre-trial hearing in Jared Bridegan’s murder-for-hire case.
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Child care costs, availability are keeping some Jacksonville parents out of the workforce. The city wants to change that
Read full article: Child care costs, availability are keeping some Jacksonville parents out of the workforce. The city wants to change thatThe cost and availability of child care are a major concern for many Jacksonville residents, and the Mayor’s Office is launching a task force to address the issue.
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1 dead, 1 injured after multiple house fires break out across Jacksonville area overnight amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 injured after multiple house fires break out across Jacksonville area overnight amid freezing temperaturesThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to five “fully involved” house fires across the city overnight, including a mobile home fire near Maxville that left one person dead.
The Fire Watch, a community effort to end veteran suicide, has trained 10,000 Floridians to spot veterans in crisis
Read full article: The Fire Watch, a community effort to end veteran suicide, has trained 10,000 Floridians to spot veterans in crisisThe Fire Watch, a community effort to end veteran suicide, has reached a major milestone: 10,000 Floridians trained to identify veterans in crisis.
JSO says woman found Sunday has been reunited with her family
Read full article: JSO says woman found Sunday has been reunited with her familyMore than 24 hours after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it was trying to return a woman home safely who had been found on the city’s Westside, the agency announced she had been reunited with her loved ones.
How to save money on energy costs as Florida temperatures fluctuate this fall
Read full article: How to save money on energy costs as Florida temperatures fluctuate this fallUpcoming temperature swings could mean a lot of ups and downs on your thermostat, but local utilities warn against making big swings on that dial – because they could affect your wallet.
JAXBest 2025: The Donut Shoppe voted best donuts in the Jacksonville area
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: The Donut Shoppe voted best donuts in the Jacksonville areaOnce again, The Donut Shoppe in Arlington reigns supreme after being voted best donuts in the Jacksonville area by our News4JAX Insiders.
How $200K to replenish food pantries amid government shutdown will help St. Johns County children
Read full article: How $200K to replenish food pantries amid government shutdown will help St. Johns County childrenThe St. Johns County Commission voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday night to spend $200,000 to replenish food pantries at local nonprofits across the county as the federal government shutdown continues.
Bell High player who struck Fernandina Beach player in head with helmet bonds out on battery charge, records show
Read full article: Bell High player who struck Fernandina Beach player in head with helmet bonds out on battery charge, records showThe Fernandina Beach Police Department announced Tuesday that it has secured an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old football player from Bell High School following an incident during a playoff game on Friday.
JAXBest 2025: Mandarin Museum and Historical Society named best hidden gem in the Jacksonville area
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: Mandarin Museum and Historical Society named best hidden gem in the Jacksonville areaThe finalists for best hidden gem in the JAXBest 2025 contest ranged from a local museum to a juice bar to a charter sailing company.
St. Johns County devotes $200K to replenish food pantries, suspend utility disconnections through November
Read full article: St. Johns County devotes $200K to replenish food pantries, suspend utility disconnections through NovemberSt. Johns County commissioners voted at their meeting Tuesday night to spend $200,000 to replenish food pantries and suspend utility disconnections through November.