Thomas Garcia

Tommy Garcia’s been with News4Jax since April 2004. Since then, he has been a dedicated member of the Photojournalist team. The aspect of the job Tommy enjoys the most is being of service to the community he calls home.
Tommy Garcia’s been with News4Jax since April 2004. Since then, he has been a dedicated member of the Photojournalist team. The aspect of the job Tommy enjoys the most is being of service to the community he calls home.
A new 18-mile stretch of the First Coast Expressway is expected to open as early as this weekend in Clay County—well ahead of its original projected completion date in spring 2026.
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is launching an investigation into the City of Jacksonville’s property tax collections, citing a 57% increase since 2020.
A football stadium, Greek Row, and new academic buildings. These are among the proposed changes within the University of North Florida’s 10-year master plan, a proposal that was recently presented to the university’s Board of Trustees.
The bill that bans cell phone use for Florida elementary and middle school students during the school day went into effect on Tuesday.
A man was captured on surveillance camera setting fire to an outdoor umbrella at Sliders Seaside Grill in Fernandina Beach, police said.
As the clock nears midnight on New Year’s Eve, many African American churches and households across the country gather not to just ring in a new year, but to honor a powerful tradition rooted in freedom.
Emancipation Day marked the end of slavery in Florida, which happened before Juneteenth in Texas. This is how Emancipation Day has become a part of Florida culture.
As a juvenile suffered a severe head injury in an electric motorized scooter crash on Wednesday, lawmakers continue to come up with solutions on safety and regulation.
Tensions between two prominent Jacksonville city council members reached a boiling point Thursday, with incoming council president Kevin Carrico requesting security.
Families said they feel violated after a Putnam County woman was arrested for stealing items from gravesites.
Elena Øhlander’s work is currently on display at Jacksonville’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and soon will be on exhibit in Germany. The professional artist with Asian & Norwegian roots wants to connect the world through her work.