News4Jax wins 6 first-place Florida AP Awards

WJXT named a finalist in 7 additional categories

News4Jax reporters Vic Micolucci and Heather Leigh show off their AP Awards.

ORLANDO, Fla. – News4Jax is honored to take home eight awards Saturday night at the 2015 Florida Associated Press Broadcasters banquet in Orlando.

The Local Station was awarded with:

  • First place - Breaking News Coverage: "FSU Library Shooting"
  • First place - Best General Assignment: Vic Micolucci
  • First place - Best Mobile Journalist: Heather Leigh
  • First place - Multi-Story Individual Achievement: Scott Johnson
  • First place - Best Cultural/Historical Feature: "Dora: Direct Hit"
  • First place - Best Website: News4Jax.com
  • Finalst - Best Overall
  • Finalist - Best TV Newscast
  • Finalist - Breaking News Coverage: "Bear Rescue"
  • Finalist - Best Series Reporting: "Firearms in Florida"
  • Finalist - Best Light Feature: "River Monster"
  • Finalist - Best Sports Feature: "Rico Tillman"
  • Finalist - Best Weather Reporting: "Lightning"


It is great to be recognized by our peers, but none of this is possible without the loyal support of News4Jax viewers. A big thank you from all of us at The Local Station.