Ben Becker, Action News Jax

Ben Becker, Action News Jax

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Ben Becker is the evening anchor for the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. weekday newscasts on CBS47 and the 6:30 and 10 p.m. newscasts on FOX30. He is also an investigative reporter for Action News Jax. During his career, Becker has received four Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists awards. In addition, he is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and recipient of the prestigious Goldsmith Award from The Shorenstein Center at the Harvard Kennedy School with Cox Media Group for collaborative reporting on government waste at the Social Security Administration. His reporting encompasses investigating government spending, use of taxpayer dollars, tracking public/political corruption, malfeasance, corporate fraud, uncovering wrongdoing jeopardizing public health and safety, as well as consumer-driven franchises such as “Send Ben.” To date, Becker has helped viewers -- oftentimes ignored by big corporations and left with no one to turn to -- recover not only tens of thousands of dollars by resolving their disputes and debts through “Send Ben” but also get back their peace of mind. Becker came to Action News Jax from WPEC in West Palm Beach, where he served as an anchor/reporter covering Florida politics and investigations into public safety and government waste. Before that, he worked at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, where he was an ESPN anchor. Becker hosted various programs, including Hot List, Pregame, Gametime, Postgame and The Blitz. Before ESPN, Becker served as sports director and anchor at WPTV in West Palm Beach, Florida. Becker also was a sports anchor and reporter at WINK in Fort Myers, Florida. Becker graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism from American University in Washington, D.C. He began his career as a sports producer at WJLA in Washington, D.C. and as a sports intern at WUSA in Washington, D.C. under the legendary Warner Wolf. Becker’s interests include sports business, golf, and many charitable causes. Becker and his family love calling the Northeast Florida area home.

Tire fire at Jacksonville recycling center caused by piece of machinery, sources say

A tire fire continues to burn at a recycling center in North Jacksonville.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

Citizens Insurance worker, security guard attacked by downtown homeless; Expanding moving search

Citizens Property Insurance, a major downtown employer is still exploring all options to leave its current location at the EverBank Center, as safety concerns Action News Jax first reported have become public.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

Sources: CSX executive leading choice to replace EWU president on the JEA board

Sources tell Action News Jax’s Ben Becker that an executive with CSX is the leading candidate to fill the open board seat at JEA.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

EWU president resigns from JEA board, says leaders ‘reneged’ on letting him attend virtual meetings

JEA is looking for a new board member after the resignation of Edward Waters University President Dr. A. Zachary Faison.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

Duval schools superintendent spoke to former co-worker in ‘dehumanizing’ manner, report finds

Action News Jax is digging deeper into an investigation regarding Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Christopher Bernier.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

Investigates: DCPS superintendent Bernier behavior questioned in confidential report

Action News Jax Ben Becker has obtained a confidential report regarding the behavior of Duval County School Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier at his previous job.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

‘Holy Ghosted:’ Local pastor with dark past as a sex offender accused of taking money from families

A local pastor with a dark past as a sex offender is accused of not practicing what he preaches by taking money from families.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

State Attorney to determine if JEA board committed any criminal violations following Inspector General investigation

Jacksonville’s Office of Inspector General said JEA needs to better train board members about Sunshine Law violations.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

State investigation of Putnam County Judge reveals ‘improper’ behavior in courtroom

The general election is two weeks from Tuesday and a local judge who is running to hold her seat is under a state investigation and is being accused of an abuse of power by a local state’s attorney.

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‘I’m shocked at the half point:’ Clark Howard worries Fed rate cut is a bad sign for job market

Action News Jax Consumer Adviser Clark Howard says he is shocked the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday from its 23-year high of 5.25% down to 4.75%.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

INVESTIGATES: Internal computer network issues have JFRD ‘riding blind;’ City denies tie to outage

Action News Jax’s Ben Becker has learned the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is suffering from internal computer issues, that the City of Jacksonville denies are tied to network issues throughout multiple departments that were first announced on Sept. 11.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

Sources: FBI and Homeland Security offering ‘support’ as City of Jacksonville deals with computer network issue

Action News Jax Ben Becker has learned from sources that the FBI and Homeland Security sat in on an Emergency Operations Center meeting Friday as computer network issues within the City of Jacksonville persisted for a third straight day.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

‘Completely not true:’ Mayor’s office denies internal city computer network issues were kept a secret

The City of Jacksonville is denying to Action News Jax Ben Becker that internal city computer network issues were kept a secret, a day after only acknowledging immediate problems for public sites.

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Baptist Health sources: Florida Blue deal in jeopardy by Mayor’s office ‘abuse of power’

Action News Jax’s Ben Becker has learned that a deal could be in jeopardy between Baptist Health and Florida Blue, because of what Baptist Health sources say is an “abuse of power” and “intimidation tactics” by Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan’s office.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

Sources: Inspector General investigating JHA board member

Action News Jax Ben Becker has learned from multiple sources that Jacksonville Housing Authority board member Harriet Block is under an investigation by Jacksonville’s Office of Inspector General.

By Ben Becker, Action News Jax●

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