From Local News to National Markets and Back: Emily Turner’s Journalism Journey

Welcome to Hometown Jax, where hosts Aaron Bacus and Jason Kindler dive into the real stories behind Jacksonville’s most driven professionals. From the business world to local media and everything in between, we explore how homegrown talent overcomes challenges, seizes opportunity, and impacts Northeast Florida in a meaningful way.

In this episode, Aaron sits down with Emily Turner, investigative anchor at Action News Jax, to unpack her career spanning coast to coast—from early days lugging her own gear as a one-woman crew to anchoring in major markets like San Francisco. Emily shares the behind-the-scenes grind of journalism, her time with CrossFit media, what it means to make real change through investigative reporting, and why she ultimately came back to Jacksonville to raise a family and make a difference. Packed with humor, insight, and some truly wild newsroom stories, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone curious about what it really takes to report the truth.