{"id":187317,"date":"2026-03-11T15:11:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/187317\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:11:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:11:06","slug":"sophia-vitello-takes-wheel-as-morning-show-traffic-anchor-reporter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/187317\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophia Vitello takes wheel as Morning Show Traffic Anchor &#038; Reporter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 With the departure of Amanda DeVoe for a new position out of state, News4JAX reporter Sophia Vitello will be taking over the role of Morning Show Traffic Anchor and Reporter. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Sophia joined News4JAX in September 2025 and has been covering Nassau County and general assignments. Sophia is a Navy wife and has also covered military stories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">She prides herself on representing the voiceless, the overlooked, and the underloved, after growing up in a home riddled with drugs. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Sophia\u2019s reporting helped raise nearly $20,000 for a single mom and her two young children after losing their apartment to an electrical fire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">On Wednesday, she joined our Morning Show team to share how her challenging background helped shape her storytelling motivation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorFrancine Frazier headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/74FXRYG4SRF73N4NCLH5XQOVTU\/\" title=\"View Francine Frazier&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Francine Frazier<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">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.<\/p>\n<p>Veteran helped by Operation New Uniform shares how $10K donation will help service members<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:09<\/p>\n<p>Veteran helped by Operation New Uniform shares how $10K donation will help service membersTracking much-needed rain in our forecast as drought drags on<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>Tracking much-needed rain in our forecast as drought drags onJacksonville OIG launches investigation into JEA over millions in potential unpaid capacity fees<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:54<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville OIG launches investigation into JEA over millions in potential unpaid capacity fees\u2018The people\u2019s utility\u2019: Carrico considering council action after IG requests review of JEA fees<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The people\u2019s utility\u2019: Carrico considering council action after IG requests review of JEA feesLudacris takes the stage at Military Appreciation Day during The Players Championship<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:13<\/p>\n<p>Ludacris takes the stage at Military Appreciation Day during The Players ChampionshipLawsuit filed over firearm policy at Bradford County Fair<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:28<\/p>\n<p>Lawsuit filed over firearm policy at Bradford County FairMarch 10, 6 p.m. scene of a crash on Edgewood Avenue, News4JAX working to learn more<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:30<\/p>\n<p>March 10, 6 p.m. scene of a crash on Edgewood Avenue, News4JAX working to learn moreClay County to bring K-9s into high schools. Some parents have concerns about the program<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>Clay County to bring K-9s into high schools. Some parents have concerns about the programGet your garden growing!  The weather is perfect and there is some rain on the way<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 4:40<\/p>\n<p>Get your garden growing!  The weather is perfect and there is some rain on the wayDon&#8217;t pack up the jacket despite near record highs in our forecast<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:00<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t pack up the jacket despite near record highs in our forecastMorning Show anchor Bruce Hamilton shares update on his cancer journey<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:28<\/p>\n<p>Morning Show anchor Bruce Hamilton shares update on his cancer journey\ud83d\udc3e Meet Chowder, a big-headed sweetheart with an even bigger heart<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:04<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc3e Meet Chowder, a big-headed sweetheart with an even bigger heartThe Players Championship practice rounds get underway under sunny skies<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:03<\/p>\n<p>The Players Championship practice rounds get underway under sunny skiesMeteorologist Katie Garner breaks down your forecast for The Players Championship this week<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:46<\/p>\n<p>Meteorologist Katie Garner breaks down your forecast for The Players Championship this weekDeadly Westside crash closes lanes on 103rd Street near Valdura Avenue<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:25<\/p>\n<p>Deadly Westside crash closes lanes on 103rd Street near Valdura AvenueOff-duty Nassau County deputy rescues child from retention pond<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:42<\/p>\n<p>Off-duty Nassau County deputy rescues child from retention pondBishop Kenny boys basketball team has used youth to power run to final four<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>Bishop Kenny boys basketball team has used youth to power run to final fourLoss last year in playoffs fueled this season&#8217;s playoff run for Bishop Kenny<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:48<\/p>\n<p>Loss last year in playoffs fueled this season&#8217;s playoff run for Bishop KennyJFRD didn\u2019t inspect a halfway house for 59 years. Now the house faces costly issues<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:04<\/p>\n<p>JFRD didn\u2019t inspect a halfway house for 59 years. 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