Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax

Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax

Reporter

Annette Gutierrez is a weekday evening reporter for Action News Jax in Jacksonville. She joined the team in April 2023. She previously worked in Sarasota at SNN, the Suncoast News Network, as a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor. During her time at SNN, she received an award from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists for her coverage of a Sarasota skateboarder who went to the Olympics. The Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards also recognized her for her coverage on 'Unraveling the Mystery of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie,' and for her coverage of the Cuban protests in Sarasota. Annette was also on the front lines covering major hurricanes like Ian and Nicole. She is a first-generation Cuban-American born and raised in Tampa. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Florida in 2018 with a degree in Mass Communications focused on Broadcast-Production, and minors in Theater and Communication. As a journalist, she strives to help make voices heard while being fair, unbiased, and truthful. Annette is a woman who radiates positivity with a mission to use her talents to inspire others. When she is not reporting, you can find her dancing salsa, hanging out at the beach, spending time with family and friends, exploring a new restaurant, or traveling the world. If you want to reach her and send a story idea, her email is annette.gutierrez@actionnewsjax.com or you can follow her on these social media platforms.

Jacksonville firefighters continue to work on putting out North Jacksonville fire almost 24 hours later

Fire crews are working into the night to contain a fire at a recycling center in North Jacksonville.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

St. Johns County parents voice opinions on potential school zone changes

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

‘It shook me up:’ Witnesses describe shooting at Tulsa Welding School that injured one person

Police are looking for a man who shot his classmate inside a Jacksonville trade school. The victim is in the hospital, and a suspect is on the run.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

‘Surreal’: Jacksonville politicians react to Susie Wiles being named Trump’s chief of staff

A political powerhouse in Jacksonville has climbed her way to the grand stage. President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that Susie Wiles would be his new chief of staff.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

‘I felt so hopeless:’ Local mother testifies in trial of her child’s babysitter after baby died in hot car

A Baker County mother whose 10-month-old baby died in a hot car last year is speaking out.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

Halloween night ends in tragedy for Jacksonville family in Longbranch after 1 man shot, killed

The family is pleading with the community to stop the killings.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

Woman who previously worked at St. Johns County behavioral center accused of sex crimes with minor

Elizabeth Blanchard, 34, used to work at EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, but is now at the St. Johns County jail.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

On-again, off-again girlfriend person of interest in case of missing Putnam man Chad Mullen

The woman who ran a business with missing Palatka man Chad Mullen is now a person of interest in his disappearance, investigators said. Family told Action News Jax that Mullen's body was found in Hastings.

By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff and Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

Family confirms with Action News Jax that body found in Hastings is missing Palatka man, Chad Mullen

The family of missing Palatka man Chad Mullen confirmed with Action News Jax that investigators have found his body, though Putnam County deputies have yet to officially identify the remains.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

Jacksonville official’s social media post sparks debate after racially charged comments at MSG Trump rally

A recent post by Jacksonville’s Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, Yanira "Yaya" Cardona, has sparked intense discussion following racially charged comments made at a rally for former President Donald Trump.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax and William Clayton, Action News Jax●

Family of autistic man who died in hot car suing company hired to care for him

The lawsuit claims after the caregiver picked him up from his home, they never took him out of the van.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

Federal investigators: Jacksonville Beach Adventure Landing repeatedly violated child labor laws

Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach is being ordered to pay more than $150,000 in penalties after the Department of Labor found the park repeatedly violated child labor laws.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

Federal investigation reveals St. Johns County schools restrained students with disabilities

The St. Johns County School District is under fire for restraining students with disabilities.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

Meeting to discuss closing George Washington Carver Elementary gets heated

“I’m frustrated because it seems like it’s always the schools in the low-income areas.” - Latonya Wright, teacher

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

Dozens gather to remember missing Georgia boaters on year anniversary of disappearance

Dalton Conway, Caleb Wilkinson, and Tyler Barlow went fishing on Oct. 14, 2023 and never returned.

By Annette Gutierrez, Action News Jax●

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