Do you remember these News4Jax anchors and reporters? (2024)

2015: Anchors Tom Wills and Mary Baer are shown on the set during a news broadcast at WJXT-TV 4. Baer is set to retire on May 31, 2023.

April 2022: Former WJXT sports director Sam Kouvaris was honored by the Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday for covering 40 Masters tournaments.

Feb. 11, 2022: WJXT's Vic Micolucci waves as he talks with Stephanie Lewis before she heads down the row of cheering spectators for the drive-thru Night to Shine event. The annual Night to Shine prom event for special-needs people founded by the Tim Tebow Foundation made this year's red carpet entrance a drive-thru for participants with volunteers forming a gauntlet, cheering on the participants Friday afternoon in front of the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Prom event is being held virtually again this year because of pandemic concerns.

November 2021: News4Jax anchor Vic Micolucci conducted the live auction at the Beach Museum Legends gala.

June 2021: Endurance racing champion Hurley Haywood (left) is interviewed by WJXT-TV Meteorologist Richard Nunn before the recent Highway To Help Heroes event kicked off.

2018: A portrait of Melanie Lawson, a morning anchor at WJXT TV-4.

Undated: Jane Clifford Mickler, a former WJXT-TV anchor and reporter, who taught journalism at the University of North Florida and Flagler College, died June 14, 2018. She was 69.

Jan. 30, 2017: The Hope Therapy program that uses horses in therapy for the disabled has expanded to the St Johns County property of Mary Baer which uses her painted pony Dolly to work with the children. In this photo,Mary Baer gives Dolly a rub during a break in a therapy session.

Oct. 8, 2016: WJXT TV Chief Meteorologist John Gaughan does a live report in front of a large oak tree that fell during the storm on Harbor Oaks Road. In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew people in the Jacksonville area ventured out to start the clean-up and assess the damage on Saturday morning.

July 10, 2015: From left to right, Eddie Whisler, the director of the planetarium and school programs at the Museum of Science and History meets with Deborah Gianoulis, the president and CEO of the Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership, about ways that MOSH can expand their educational offerings. With the Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership losing the funding from the Duval County School System they are branching out their efforts providing educator training for schools and businesses statewide.

Feb. 27, 2015: Anchor Tom Wills on the set during Friday evening's news broadcast at WJXT Channel 4.

Feb. 27, 2015: Anchor Rob Sweeting and Joy Purdy on set during a Friday evening news broadcast at WJXT Channel 4.

Feb. 26, 2015: Jim Piggott, right, from WJXT TV-4 does a live broadcast at the ceremonial ribbon cutting for the redesigned Southbank Riverwalk in Jacksonville, Florida.

Feb. 26, 2015: WJXT TV-4 and FOX 30/CBS 47, arrives for an assignment at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.

Feb. 23, 2015: WJXT TV-4';s Ashley Mitchem set up her camera to tape volunteers at 114-year-old Blanche Cobb's home sprucing up the yard and making repairs to the house.

Feb. 27, 2015: Anchor Rob Sweeting prepares to take his seat on set during a Friday evening news broadcast at WJXT Channel 4.

Feb. 3, 2014: Tim Pulliam, of WJXT, goes over his news copy prior to broadcasting live at noon from the riser positioned across Broad Street from the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville. Jury selection for the Michael Dunn case began on that Monday morning.

Jan. 28, 2014: Channel 4 WJXT meteorologist Richard Nunn is also a trained chef. He poses in his kitchen in Jacksonville, Florida.

January 2014: WJXT-TV meteorologist Richard Nunn, right, stands next to station anchor Bruce Hamilton as he speaks to the crowd after completing a recent 55-mile ultra-marathon during the Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s Children’s Challenge.

2012: WJXT TV-4 chief meteorologist John Gaughan prepares his evening weather report on an active weather day.

May 27, 2012: WJXT-TV 4 Chief Meteorologist John Gaughan describes what's happening with Tropical Storm Beryl.

May 22, 2012: John Gaughan, TV Channel 4 meteorologist, finalizes his evening weather report minutes before going on air for the evening news.

May 22, 2012: George Winterling and John Gaughan discuss the usefulness of weather apps on a smartphone. The WJXT meteorologists were filming a station weather promotion on the Jacksonville Southbank Riverwalk.

May 22, 2012: George Winterling and John Gaughan discuss the usefulness of weather apps on a smartphone. The WJXT meteorologists were filming a station weather promotion on the Jacksonville Southbank Riverwalk.

May 22, 2012: The WJXT weather team gathered on the Jacksonville Southbank Riverwalk on to film a station weather promotion prior to the 2012 hurricane season.

Aug. 2, 2011: WJXT TV-4 meteorologist Rebecca Barry on left, and news anchor Nikki Kimbleton took part in the grand opening ceremonies at Nippers Beach Grille. Kimbleton was the evening's emcee and Barry helped conduct the live auction.

Feb. 26, 2011: Steve Letro, NWS Jacksonville Meteorologist-in-Charge, from left, and TV chief meteorologists Mike Buresh, Tim Deegan, and John Gaughan take a break at the recent WeatherFest at UNF. They participated in a panel discussion at the event.

April 25, 2011: Mayoral candidates Alvin Brown, left, and Mike Hogan, right, prior to the Channel 4 debate, at the WJXT studios in Jacksonville.

April 19, 2011: Scott Coble, North Florida Regional President for Wachovia (from left), and his wife Lisa were honorary chairs for Casino Royale, a benefit for the American Lung Association. Jennifer Locke's date for the party was event master of ceremonies Bruce Hamilton, WJXT TV-4 morning news anchor. Wachovia was the event's presenting sponsor.

February 2011: Ponte Vedra High School sophom*ore Charlotte Clegg meets with WJXT TV-4 sports anchor Sam Kouvaris after receiving the station's High School All-Star Award. She is the No. 1 player on the tennis team and in her freshman year represented Ponte Vedra at the State Finals, where she lost in the semifinals. She is also a National Honor Society student and has logged numerous hours of community service.

November 2010: WJXT TV-4 news anchor Staci Spanos, from left, who emceed the first annual Rocking the Red gala to promote awareness of women's heart health is shown here. Spanos' husband Tom Gibson represents event sponsor Americare Home Health, and cardiologist Pamela Rama is the medical director of the Jacksonville Heart Center, which benefits from the gala.

Nov. 2, 2010: State Senate candidate Deborah Gianoulis talks with supporters during her election night party. State Senator John Thrasher's supporters were in a celebratory mood as they watched the election results come in Tuesday evening at the Hyatt Regency on Jacksonville's Northbank while the mood was more subdued at his opponent Deborah Gianoulis' party at the Southpoint Marriott.

Oct. 15, 2010: State Senate candidate Deborah Gianoulis smiles as she arrives at the venue where she will speak to the Tiger Bay Club luncheon at the University Club in downtown Jacksonville .

Oct. 15, 2010: State Senate candidate Deborah Gianoulis smiles as she meets Dorothy Permenter, of Atlantic Beach, just before she speaks to the Tiger Bay Club luncheon at the University Club in downtown Jacksonville.

Oct. 15, 2010: State Senate candidate Deborah Gianoulis speaks to the Tiger Bay Club luncheon at the University Club in downtown Jacksonville.

Oct. 12, 2010: Deborah Gianoulis (from left), Democrat candidate for state Senate District 8, was the special guest at a political fundraiser at the Marsh Landing home of Carolee and Jerry Bertisch.

Oct. 8, 2010: State Senate candidate, Democrat Deborah Gianoulis, is seen before a campaign stop in St Augustine. Gianoulis is challenging GOP Senator and state GOP chairman John Thrasher.

July 20, 2010: Tracy Collins, on left, aka Tracy Dot Com, of Jacksonville.com, and Nikki Kimbleton, right, of Channel 4 WJXT pose in the Times-Union photo studio for their Christmas in July promotion.

June 22, 2010: Deborah Gianoulis speaks to supporters and media as she announces her campaign for the Florida Senate seat currently held by Sen. John Thrasher during a press conference at Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek in Jacksonville. Gianoulis is a former WJXT channel 4 anchor in Jacksonville who is seeking her first political office.

June 22, 2010: Deborah Gianoulis (top) speaks to supporters and media as she announces her campaign for the Florida Senate seat currently held by Sen. John Thrasher during a press conference at Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek in Jacksonville, Fl. Gianoulis is a former WJXT channel 4 anchor in Jacksonville who is seeking her first political office.

June 22, 2010: Deborah Gianoulis, right, listens to her introduction before speaking to supporters and media as she announced her campaign for the Florida Senate seat currently held by Sen. John Thrasher during a press conference at Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek in Jacksonville, Fl. Gianoulis is a former WJXT channel 4 anchor in Jacksonville who is seeking her first political office.

June 22, 2010: Deborah Gianoulis speaks to supporters and media as she announces her campaign for the Florida Senate seat currently held by Sen. John Thrasher during a press conference at Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek in Jacksonville.Gianoulis is a former WJXT channel 4 anchor in Jacksonville who is seeking her first political office.

June 22, 2010: Deborah Gianoulis, right, greets supporters following her announcement of her campaign for the Florida Senate seat currently held by Sen. John Thrasher during a press conference at Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek in Jacksonville, Fl. Gianoulis is a former WJXT channel 4 anchor in Jacksonville who is seeking her first political office.

June 22, 2010: Former WJXT TV-4 anchor Deborah Gianoulis, right, D-Ponte Vedra, recently announced her candidacy for the state Senate District 8 seat held by John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine. A summer solstice garden party hosted by Atlantic Beach residents Dick and Sylvia Simmons, not pictured, gave Gianoulis and her husband David Heald, back center, a chance to meet folks from the northern part of the district, such as Christopher Martin and Donna and Tom Goelz from Atlantic Beach.

March 16, 2010: Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Ed Pratt-Dannals, left, talks with Deborah Gianoulis Heald, second from left, Save Duval Schools board of directors chair before the event. Pratt-Dannals and other members of the board and staff met with parents, teachers, and members of the public at Ed White High School in Jacksonville. The school board and superintendent are meeting several more times to explain budget problems to the public.

Feb. 15, 2010: Deborah Gianoulis Heald, of Save Duval County Schools, discusses Duval County Schools with students at the St. Joe building, in Jacksonville.

October 2009: WJXT TV-4 anchor Mary Baer, left, and Ponte Vedran Vicki Pappas were models in the Betty Griffin House Runway for Safety fashion show at the Sawgrass Marriott.

May 6, 2009: EVE finalist in the Volunteer category Deborah Gianoulis Heald with kids at the Episcopal Children's Services Early Learning Center on Phillips Highway in Jacksonville.

May 6, 2009: EVE finalist in the Volunteer category Deborah Gianoulis Heald with kids at the Episcopal Children's Services Early Learning Center on Phillips Highway in Jacksonville.

May 6, 2009: EVE finalist in the Volunteer category Deborah Gianoulis Heald is photographed at the Episcopal Children's Services Early Learning Center on Phillips Highway in Jacksonville.

April 2009: Long-time weatherman George Winterling, left, on WJXT Channel 4, shakes hands with anchor Rob Sweeting as WJXT anchor Mary Baer, center, looks on after an announcement was made at the station that Winterling was being given the title meteorologist emeritus and will be stepping down from his daily duties.

April 23, 2009: Florida Times-Union reporter Jessie-Lynne Kerr reported on long-time weatherman George Winterling's retirement in the WJXT studios.

Jan. 9, 2009: WJXT evening news show director Christy Tilden, works with her team of directors and producers as anchors Rob Sweeting and Mary Baer run through a rehearsal of their newscast to test their new high-definition broadcasting equipment. WJXT Channel 4 is planning to begin broadcasting in HD this week making them the first Jacksonville station to do so. Tilden is working in the station's control room where the producers and directors work behind the scenes to make the newscasts happen.

Jan. 9, 2009: WJXT evening news show anchors Rob Sweeting and Mary Baer run through a rehearsal of their newscast to test their new high-definition broadcasting equipment. WJXT Channel 4 is planning to begin broadcasting in HD this week making them the first Jacksonville station to do so. They are seen on an HD monitor in the station's control room where the producers and directors work behind the scenes to make the newscasts happen.

Jan. 9, 2009: WJXT evening news show director Kirk Gordon, right, and producer Eric Wallace work with their team of directors and producers as anchors Rob Sweeting and Mary Baer run through a rehearsal of their newscast to test their new high-definition broadcasting equipment. WJXT Channel 4 is planning to begin broadcasting in HD this week making them the first Jacksonville station to do so. Gordon is working in the station's control room where the producers and directors work behind the scenes to make the newscasts happen.

October of 2008: Deborah Gianoulis is flanked by supporters Delores Barr Weaver, left, and Carol Thompson at a recent fundraiser at the J. Johnson Gallery in Jacksonville Beach.

April of 2008: News Anchor Tom Wills, center, of WJXT TV-4, emceed the World Affairs Council World Quest. Fred Schantz, left, and Duncan Thomas, right, chaired the event.

April 10, 2008: Rob Sweeting, right, news anchor at WJXT Channel 4, acts as MC during the 2008 Eddy Awards with Staci Spanos, left, by his side. Lucretia Miller, the media specialist at Chaffee Trail Elementary School, was named the 2008 Duval County Teacher of the Year at the Eddy Awards held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Other finalists were Christine Andrews of Fletcher High, David Burrell of Central Riverside Elementary, Ronrica Pinkney of Henry F. Kite Elementary, Susan Tidwell of Sandalwood High, and Alison Watson of Beauclerc Elementary.

May 13, 2008: Ponte Vedra Beach VIPs Tamara and John Harris, the couple at right, met some WJXT TV-4 celebrities and their friends at The Players Celebration, including meteorologist Rebecca Barry, from left, Dallas Mills, Carrie Mills, and news anchor Bruce Hamilton.

March of 2008: Marty Fiorentino, VP of communications for CSX, and Mary Baer, news anchor at WJXT TV-4, are pictured here.

November 2007: Lisa Wrobel, from left, of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Single Greatest Night emcee and WJXT news anchor Casey Black, WOKV Sports Director Cole Pepper, and WJXT reporter Nikki Preede added a touch of celebrity to the Cystic Fibrosis event.

October 2007: WJXT TV-4 weekend meteorologist Rebecca Barry was a guest at the Ponte Vedra Women's Golf Association Pink Classic.

Oct. 15, 2007: WJXT TV-4's sports director Sam Kouvaris, left to right, and Jacksonville Jaguars' Rashean Mathis host "End Zone" live at Sneakers Sports Grille in Jacksonville Beach.

Oct. 15, 2007: WJXT TV-4's sports director Sam Kouvaris, left to right, and Jacksonville Jaguar's Rashean Mathis hosted "End Zone" live at Sneakers Sports Grille in Jacksonville Beach

Aug. 28, 2007: From left, Casey Black of WJXT TV-4, former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Mike Hollis, Darren Doerr of Golfer Guide TV magazine, Sam Kouvaris, sports director of WJXT TV-4, 1985 PLAYERS Champion Calvin Peete, Dan Hicken of First Coast News, Shawn Wiggins, cystic fibrosis ambassador, Lee Gordon of CBS-47, and Gary Smits of the Florida Times-Union, who took part in a Chip in to Cure Cystic Fibrosis competition, at a press conference announcing the PGA Tour's title sponsorship of the 2007 Moonlight Martinis benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

June 27, 2007: On the set of WJXT-TV 4 news: Tom Wills, Mary Baer and Richard Nunn wait for the floor director's cue to start. Wills and Baer share the anchor desk for the 5 o'clock and 6 o'clock news programs.

June 27, 2007: On the set of WJXT-TV4 news set, Mary Baer talks with people out of camera sight during a commercial break of the 5 o'clock news program.

March of 2007: Laura, from left, and Tom Nolan schmoozed with Cyndi and Richard Nunn, WJXT TV-4 meteorologist, during the co*cktail hour at the Oxygen Ball.

2007: The WJXT Channel 4 news team: George Winterling, back left, Rob Sweeting, Sam Kouvaris, Tom Wills, and John Gaughan; front row from left, Jennifer Waugh, Mary Baer, and Staci Spanos.

December 2006: WJXT TV-4 reporter Casey Black, second from left, emceed the Single Greatest Night Cystic Fibrosis benefit at the Sawgrass Marriott. Bobby McCarthy, on the left, was there with guest speakers Jim and Beth McCarthy.

December 2006: WJXT TV-4 reporter Casey Black is pictured here when she emceed the Single Greatest Night Cystic Fibrosis benefit at the Sawgrass Marriott.

Oct. 10, 2006: WJXT Sports Director Sam Kouvaris sings "I'll Be Around" during the Amelia Island Jazz Festival Patrons Party Tuesday at the Harbor Front Hampton Inn & Suites in Fernandina Beach.

September 28, 2006: WJXT-TV news anchor Tom Wills, left, and coach Mike Kraatz were two of a number of official witnesses as Mandarin Middle School's students joined a world record attempt at simultaneous reading.

Sept. 19, 2006: Harry Reagan started at WJXT in 1967 as an investigative reporter. He went on to become an editorial director and stayed in that role until 1990 when he left to run for public office. This photo was taken during an interview Reagan did with former Times-Union reporter Tia Mitchell.

June of 2006: Ju'Coby Pittman Peele, left, director of Clara White Mission, and hostess Deborah Gianoulis, ready for the dining to begin.

May 30, 2006: At the annual Sam Kouvaris Dreams Come True Golf Tournament are from left, Chuck Kees, Mike O'Donnell, Sam Kouvaris, O'Donnell's daughter Catherine, 16, and Rob Kearney teamed up to place fifth. Catherine hit a 285-yard drive and won the longest drive.

April 25, 2006: Ron Myers, from left, and LIn Knapp co-chaired the annual World Affairs Council World Quest trivia night, and WJXT TV-4 anchor Tom Wills was the master of ceremonies for the event held at the University of North Florida.

2006: Portrait of Rob Sweeting.

2006: Portrait of WJXT's Adam Landau.

2005: Portrait of John Gaughn, WJXT meteorologist.

2005: Portrait of WJXT meteorologist Richard Nunn.

2005: Portrait of Jason Kadah, WJXT meteorologist.

2005: Portrait of George Winterling, WJXT chief meteorologist.

Feb. 10, 2005: Tom Wills and Mary Baer are shown during the 6 p.m. broadcast at WJXT.

Feb. 10, 2005: Mary Baer is photographed doing the 6 p.m. broadcast at WJXT.

Feb. 8, 2005: WJXT TV-4 weatherman John Gaughan, left, and Ted Brown ham it up with an NFL mascot.

Feb. 26, 2004: Frances Gupton, from left, was the principal of West Riverside Elementary School, which Deborah Gianoulis, center, featured in a documentary. Cultural Center Director Mary Marx presented a viewing of the film at the center in February of 2004.

Oct. 8, 2003: Deborah Gianoulis led the first discussion group for Ponte Vedra Reads Cross Creek sponsored by Friends of the Library-Ponte Vedra Beach.

May 21, 2003: Before her final broadcast after 24 years on the anchor desk at WJXT Channel 4, Deborah Gianoulis smiles at longtime professional partner Tom Wills in the Channel 4 studio.

May 21, 2003: Following her final broadcast after 24 years on the anchor desk at WJXT Channel 4, Deborah Gianoulis, left, shares a laugh with WTLV Channel 12 anchor Donna Hicken, who came to interview Gianoulis for the 11 p.m. WTLV news broadcast.

May 21, 2003: Getting caught on tape by WJXT Channel 4 videographer Tom Stallings, longtime WJXT news anchor Deborah Gianoulis cuts her cake during a party following her last broadcast.

November 2002: Special residents of Eagle Harbor raised more than $16,000 for the I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless recently. From left are Tammy Davis, emcee Deborah Gianoulis, fundraising chairman David Davis, Marla Newman-Herring, Jamie Newman-Herring, and Linda Lanier, president and CEO of I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless.

2002: The WJXT Channel 4 news team: Mary Baer, back left, Sam Kouvaris, Rob Sweeting, and George Winterling; Tom Wills, front left, and Deborah Gianoulis

March 1, 2001: Edna Saffy, left to right, Barbara Darby, Deborah Gianoulis, Sylvia Johnson and Jackie Cornelius pose for pictures after the annual Women's History Month Kick-Off Breakfast. The event, which is hosted by the Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women honors local women leaders and their achievements. This year's honorees were Saffy, Darby, Johnson, and Martha Barrett, whose faces appear on a poster signifying the month.

July 14, 1998: WJXT-TV meteorologist George Winterling is photographed in George's Garden.

July 14, 1998: Deborah Gianoulis talks with George Winterling on the set of the 6 o'clock news. Winterling has been a staple of the weather in Jacksonville for decades.

April 16, 1998: Bob Sheets, Brian Gotter, John Gaughan, and George Winterling, the weather gang from Channel 4.

1998: Handout portrait of Channel 4 weatherman John Gaughan.

Sept. 10, 1996: Channel 4's Sam Kouvaris, left, sits with Jaguars QB Mark Brunell, center, and Sandalwood QB Ronnie Marshall during the filming of a WJXT show at the River City Brewing Company.

1995: Photo of the Channel 4 News crew. From left to right, Mary Baer, Sam Kouvaris, Tom Wills, George Winterling, and Deborah Gianoulis.

Jan. 6, 1992: Retired WJXT Ch. 4 weatherman, George Winterling, poses at his home with a grapefruit grown in his home garden.

July 12, 1990: This photo of Deborah Gianoulis was shot to go with a Florida Times-Union news story on how local newscasters choose their on-air wardrobe.

1990s: WJXT Channel 4 Chief Meteorologist George Winterling is shown in a promotional photo.

Dec. 8, 1987: Deborah Gianoulis and her two children, John and Laura.

June 21, 1983: Deborah Gianoulis displays a handmade quilt. The quilt was made by members of the news staff with each person contributing a patch for the quilt. Details in the archived photo did not specify who the recipient of the quilt would be.

Oct. 22, 1982: Sportscaster Sam Kouvaris is busily preparing his script for the 6 p.m. newscast. The image was shot for a Florida Times-Union story on the city's sportscasters.

1982: Deborah Gianoulis doesn't look much different today than she did when this photo was taken in the TV-4 newsroom in 1982. She said her desire to do longer stories and documentaries, is behind her decision to give up anchoring the news.

1980s: Channel 4 weatherman George Winterling is shown with his forecasting equipment at the WJXT.

June 1980: Channel 4 weatherman George Winterling reviews weather forecast maps at the WJXT studios.

Jan. 30, 1978: Walter and Betsy Cronkite attend a celebration honoring Bill Grove's 25 years at WJXT TV-4

Nov. 20, 1976: WJXT CH-4 meteorologist George Winterling works with weather maps in preparation for a newscast.

Nov. 20, 1976: WJXT CH-4 meteorologist George Winterling works with film clips in preparation for a 1976 newscast.

Nov. 12, 1976: WJXT's Deborah Gianoulis.

Undated: Portrait of WJXT Channel 4's Sam Kouvaris

Undated: Portrait of Sam Kouvaris, sports director and managing editor, WJXT TV-4.

Undated: Deborah Gianoulis, former news anchor and reporter, WJXT TV-4.

Undated: Rob Sweeting, WJXT TV-4 news anchor and reporter.

Undated: Russell George, left, played trombone in the band on WJXT's morning show, and is pictured with Virginia Atter-Keys, center, in this undated photo provided by Russell George.