Chris Ruffin<\/a><\/p>\nChris Ruffin Jr. joined News4JAX as The Morning Show executive producer in April 2025. Chris is originally from Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated from Stillman College, where his foundation for being a journalist was built. He is thrilled to be in Jacksonville and loves exploring and trying new restaurants across the River City with his wife.<\/p>\n
‘If you know something, say something’: Mother of Rashaud Fields pleads for answers in his death<\/p>\n
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‘If you know something, say something’: Mother of Rashaud Fields pleads for answers in his deathMan arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard<\/p>\n
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Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Circle K off Square Lake BoulevardIt’s harvest time! These mighty microgreens are ready…<\/p>\n
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It’s harvest time! These mighty microgreens are ready…Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey on April 18 <\/p>\n
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Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey on April 18 Tour your dream home without the pressure \ud83d\udc40\ud83c\udfe1<\/p>\n
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Tour your dream home without the pressure \ud83d\udc40\ud83c\udfe1Color the Weather: Willie\u2019s Forecast \u2600\ufe0f\ud83d\udcda<\/p>\n
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Color the Weather: Willie\u2019s Forecast \u2600\ufe0f\ud83d\udcdaOperation New Uniform hosts 10th annual clay shooting fundraiser for veterans<\/p>\n
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Operation New Uniform hosts 10th annual clay shooting fundraiser for veteransMan fatally shot at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Southside<\/p>\n
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Man fatally shot at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard on Jacksonville’s SouthsideJacksonville family to remember teen killed hours after high school graduation four years ago<\/p>\n
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Jacksonville family to remember teen killed hours after high school graduation four years agoRiver City Science Academy teacher accused of \u2018grooming\u2019 student using messages on Canva app<\/p>\n
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River City Science Academy teacher accused of \u2018grooming\u2019 student using messages on Canva app\u2018First-of-its-kind\u2019 affordable apartments coming to Northside; 25% of units reserved for DCPS staff<\/p>\n
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\u2018First-of-its-kind\u2019 affordable apartments coming to Northside; 25% of units reserved for DCPS staffState approves $3 million for Northwest Jacksonville programs for small businesses, crime prevention<\/p>\n
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State approves $3 million for Northwest Jacksonville programs for small businesses, crime preventionWhat really happens after you drop off a donation? \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n
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What really happens after you drop off a donation? \ud83d\udc40A new housing development is coming to Jacksonville\u2019s Northbank, but how affordable will it be?<\/p>\n
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A new housing development is coming to Jacksonville\u2019s Northbank, but how affordable will it be?Jags safety, Marine Officer Rayuan Lane III swears in recruits before NFL season<\/p>\n
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Jags safety, Marine Officer Rayuan Lane III swears in recruits before NFL seasonThe Raines 4×400 relay team breaks a school record \ud83d\udc5f\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n
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The Raines 4×400 relay team breaks a school record \ud83d\udc5f\ud83d\udca8JEA board member warns against waiving attorney-client privilege at rates and capacity fee workshop<\/p>\n
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JEA board member warns against waiving attorney-client privilege at rates and capacity fee workshopFormer dance company CEO still faces sexual battery charge after one count dropped<\/p>\n
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Former dance company CEO still faces sexual battery charge after one count droppedFrom gold to green, just a few more days and it’s harvest time!<\/p>\n
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From gold to green, just a few more days and it’s harvest time!Heat, water concerns grown as drought drags on in Jacksonville<\/p>\n
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Heat, water concerns grown as drought drags on in JacksonvilleAdded JSO patrols at Raines High after shooting near school<\/p>\n
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Added JSO patrols at Raines High after shooting near school\u2018Caught by surprise\u2019: Former JEA chair testifies as council considers expanding investigation<\/p>\n
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\u2018Caught by surprise\u2019: Former JEA chair testifies as council considers expanding investigationState attorney sends JEA subpoena for records about former Mayor Lenny Curry\u2019s lobbying firm<\/p>\n
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State attorney sends JEA subpoena for records about former Mayor Lenny Curry\u2019s lobbying firmThey’re mighty, mighty, mighty and they’re all about to sprout!<\/p>\n
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They’re mighty, mighty, mighty and they’re all about to sprout!1 person injured in shooting near Raines High School that prompted lockdown, no students injured<\/p>\n
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