Ben Fridkis

Overnight Producer for Jacksonville Morning News

Benjamin Fridkis is a recent addition to the WOKV news team. Starting mid-2021 as a part-time board operator, Benjamin was promoted to producer for the Jacksonville Morning News. He is part of Jacksonville’s largest radio news team that updates and presents the latest stories every weekday morning from 5am to 9am. Benjamin dedicated time volunteering for the University of North Florida's Spinnaker program of radio, television, news and creative during his college years. He studied multimedia journalism.

Events: Yacht Rock Summer Tour comes back

By Ben FridkisJuly 20, 2026 at 10:58 am EDT

Events: Shrek the Musical at Alhambra

By Ben FridkisJuly 13, 2026 at 8:10 am EDT

Fraudulently Sold Canned Dog Food Contaminated with Plastic and Metal

Mars Petcare US, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for two lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor 13.2oz for dogs.

By Ben FridkisJuly 06, 2026 at 9:39 am EDT

Movie Review: The Sheep Detectives

By Ben FridkisJune 12, 2026 at 8:15 am EDT

The Backrooms, Wandering Around Looking for the Plot

By Ben FridkisJune 05, 2026 at 10:26 am EDT

Moringa Recall Adds New Lots in Salmonella Outbreak

Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY is voluntarily expanding its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

By Ben FridkisJune 04, 2026 at 9:10 am EDT

Frozen Cheese Bread Recalled for Salmonella Risk

By Ben FridkisJune 02, 2026 at 8:13 am EDT

Orlando Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in Sextortion Scheme of Over 50 Child Victims

20-year-old Montrey Roseberry of Orlando has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza to life in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and production and possession of child sex abuse material. Roseberry was found guilty on February 19, 2026.

By Ben FridkisMay 29, 2026 at 9:18 am EDT