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Jake Stofan

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Covers:  State Politics, Local News.
Reporter for @ActionNewsJax

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Jake Stofan’s Biography

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I'm a reporter with Action News Jax in Jacksonville, Florida. I have a special focus on Florida politics, but also cover daily news in the Bold City.

I'm a graduate of the University of North Florida where I earned a BS in Multimedia Journalism.

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Florida long-term care facilities brace for possible loss of Haitian workers with TPS set to expire Original

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By Jake Stofan Verified
| WJAX-TV (Jacksonville, FL) Verified
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Long-term care facilities in Florida are bracing for staffing shortages and challenges with temporary protected status for an estimated 158,000 Haitians living in Florida set to expire Monday. Kasey Wagner is an attorney specializing in nursing home abuse and neglect cases at Farah and Farah. “It’s a critical issue,” said Wagner. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< Wagner explained in Florida, Haitians make up a significant portion of the workforce in long-term care facilities.
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Jared Bridegan murder: Fernandez Saldana’s defense discussed possible plea deal with prosecution Original

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By Jake Stofan Verified
| WJAX-TV (Jacksonville, FL) Verified
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Prosecutors have dropped two charges against the man accused of hiring a gunman to shoot and kill Jared Bridegan in 2022. The decision was announced Monday during one of Mario Fernandez Saldana’s final court appearances ahead of his trial. The prosecution said it would not pursue a child abuse charge and a conspiracy charge at trial, but did not explain the decision.
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Amendment 3 could help or hurt Duval’s teacher pay referendum this November Original

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By Jake Stofan Verified
| WJAX-TV (Jacksonville, FL) Verified
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval voters will be asked two questions on their ballot in November that both deal with property taxes. Amendment 3 would phase out property taxes for local governments, and a local referendum asks voters to extend an extra property tax that goes towards teacher pay in the district. Political experts who spoke with Action News Jax said it’s unclear whether one initiative may help or hurt the other, but it could come down to turnout.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I anchored my high school news WGET.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but my wife has one that is currently out of commission.

How is social media changing news?

I wasn't in news before it came about. So, I'm probably not qualified to weigh in on this one.