Jenn Samsel

WJXT Content Gatherer

She previous interned for NBC 6 in South Florida and is a Native Floridian.
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FILE - The seal for the United States Department of Justice is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, Thursday, April 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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Former Florida church finance manager sentenced to 2+ years after embezzling $875,000, spending it on a boat, trips

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A Florida woman who pleaded guilty to wire fraud was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for stealing nearly $1 million from a church where she worked.

2023 Law Enforcement Officer/Team of the Year award to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Northwest Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Team comprised of Lieutenant Scott Smith, Senior Officers Matt Cushing and Pete Rockwell, Officer Specialists Tom Nelson, Matt Land, Greg Matechik, and Officer Tristan Hartzog.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Northwest OPV team receives ‘Team of the Year’ award

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Northwest Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Team was awarded for their dedication to enforcing the federal fishing regulations in the Gulf of Mexico.

FILE - The seal for the United States Department of Justice is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, Thursday, April 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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Florida man convicted of traveling to meet child for sex arrested for same thing 2 months after prison release: DOJ

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A Jacksonville man, who is a registered sex offender after being convicted of traveling to meet a child for sex in 2020, has been indicted -- for trying to meet a child for sex, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

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Officers, K-9s killed in the line of duty honored on obstacle courses at Krawl’n For The Fallen in Bradford County

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The 10th annual Krawl’n For The Fallen event, taking place November 8th—10th at the Keystone Heights Airport, features several activities to honor the nation’s police officers and K-9s who were lost in the line of duty and show support from friends, family, and colleagues.

FILE - The seal for the United States Department of Justice is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, Thursday, April 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Jacksonville man sentenced to 21 years in prison for trafficking over 500 grams of drugs including crystal meth

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A 32-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for drug trafficking over 500 grams of drugs containing a mixture of crystal methamphetamine.

Caeleb Dressel of United States, warms up ahead of the men's 50-meter freestyle final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Ten-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel stars as ‘Hometown Hero’ for the city of Green Cove Springs Christmas parade

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The city of Green Cove Springs is hosting an unforgettable and festive Christmas parade this year and adding a special guest star to its celebrations.