{"id":235979,"date":"2026-04-17T18:56:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T18:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/235979\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T18:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T18:56:07","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/235979\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Jacksonville is home to the St. Johns River and other aquatic ecosystems including the Atlantic Ocean. One animal that lives in our waters is the Oyster and one event is helping spread awareness about this aquatic creature. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Marshiray Wellington and Larry Love joined News4JAX+ at 10:30 a.m. to share more about the Oyster Fest taking place this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Watch the full interview above.<\/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 AuthorJohn Asebes headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/JAsebes\/\" title=\"View John Asebes&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John Asebes<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">John anchors at 9 a.m. on The Morning Show with Melanie Lawson and then jumps back into reporter mode after the show with the rest of the incredibly talented journalists at News4JAX.<\/p>\n<p>1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect\u2019s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:28<\/p>\n<p>1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect\u2019s ChatGPT messages as victims are honoredLocal nonprofit helps disabled Army veteran, fianc\u00e9e become homeowners in Green Cove Springs<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:57<\/p>\n<p>Local nonprofit helps disabled Army veteran, fianc\u00e9e become homeowners in Green Cove SpringsBradford County commissioners postpone decision on potential ICE detention center<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:39<\/p>\n<p>Bradford County commissioners postpone decision on potential ICE detention center&#8217;If you know something, say something&#8217;: Mother of Rashaud Fields pleads for answers in his death<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;If you know something, say something&#8217;: 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<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:11<\/p>\n<p>Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Circle K off Square Lake BoulevardIt&#8217;s harvest time!  These mighty microgreens are ready&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 5:00<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s harvest time!  These mighty microgreens are ready&#8230;Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey on April 18 <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:57<\/p>\n<p>Score a free Jumbo Shrimp replica jersey on April 18 Tour your dream home without the pressure \ud83d\udc40\ud83c\udfe1<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:09<\/p>\n<p>Tour your dream home without the pressure \ud83d\udc40\ud83c\udfe1Color the Weather: Willie\u2019s Forecast \u2600\ufe0f\ud83d\udcda<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:57<\/p>\n<p>Color the Weather: Willie\u2019s Forecast \u2600\ufe0f\ud83d\udcdaOperation New Uniform hosts 10th annual clay shooting fundraiser for veterans<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>Operation New Uniform hosts 10th annual clay shooting fundraiser for veteransMan fatally shot at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard on Jacksonville&#8217;s Southside<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Man fatally shot at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard on Jacksonville&#8217;s SouthsideJacksonville family to remember teen killed hours after high school graduation four years ago<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>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<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:50<\/p>\n<p>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<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:22<\/p>\n<p>\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<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:08<\/p>\n<p>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<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:57<\/p>\n<p>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<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>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<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:00<\/p>\n<p>Jags safety, Marine Officer Rayuan Lane III swears in recruits before NFL seasonThe Raines 4&#215;400 relay team breaks a school record \ud83d\udc5f\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:02<\/p>\n<p>The Raines 4&#215;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<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:38<\/p>\n<p>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<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:44<\/p>\n<p>Former dance company CEO still faces sexual battery charge after one count droppedFrom gold to green, just a few more days and it&#8217;s harvest time!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 4:12<\/p>\n<p>From gold to green, just a few more days and it&#8217;s harvest time!Heat, water concerns grown as drought drags on in Jacksonville<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:19<\/p>\n<p>Heat, water concerns grown as drought drags on in JacksonvilleAdded JSO patrols at Raines High after shooting near school<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>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<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:05<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Caught by surprise\u2019: Former JEA chair testifies as council considers expanding investigationPrevious photoNext photo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Jacksonville is home to the St. Johns River and other aquatic ecosystems including the Atlantic&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":235980,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[97239,116,118,117,8358,93509,105098,31455],"class_list":{"0":"post-235979","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-jacksonville","8":"tag-10am","9":"tag-jacksonville","10":"tag-jacksonville-headlines","11":"tag-jacksonville-news","12":"tag-local-event","13":"tag-oyster","14":"tag-oyster-conservation","15":"tag-oysters"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=235979"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235979\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/235980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=235979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=235979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=235979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}