My career at Action News is officially over

My career at Action News is officially over. I’m thankful to everyone who’s had a part in my growth. A new chapter awaits. ‪#‎staytuned‬

Thank You!

My career at Action News is officially over. I’m thankful to everyone who’s had a part in my growth. A new chapter awaits. ‪#‎staytuned‬

Changing Channels

I want to thank Jesus who is always the head of my life for this huge opportunity. After four in a half years of working at Action News here in Jacksonville FL I'm leaving the FOX & CBS affiliate for another one. I'm very blessed, proud and excited to be joining the number one station in  Raleigh NC WRAL. Tuesday morning I received the call and without hesitation I said "yes" and asked when i can start.  I would like to thank everyone who prayed and believed in me in chasing my dreams to get to the next level. I've prayed, worked hard and never gave up. My last day at Action News will be on March 4, 2015 and start date will be on Monday March 16, 2015. I've worked with some amazing people, made some great friends and covered some great stories here in Florida. I truly believe that my season is here and I had to be patient with God while he does his amazing work, Jesus never gave up on me and never shall I. My new adventure awaits in Raleigh so like I say... stay tuned. #Blessed #Honored #Excited (Psalms 107:1)

In The Spotlight

As the world and the national media gather at the Duval County Courthouse for the Michael Dunn trial, once again Florida takes center stage. Michael Dunn is facing murder for shooting Jordan Davis for playing loud music at a Gate gas station on Southside Blvd. and Baymeadows Rd. in Jacksonville Fl two years ago. This location is up the street from my apartment. The case is very similar to the Trayvon Martin case about a gun used where the defendant is using the Stand Your Ground law. My station is covering the trial gavel to gavel and in my honest opinion i hope this case will not have the same results as the George Zimmerman case. For all my updates and behind the scenes follow me on twitter at @ThomasDBradley and on facebook.

I'M A HUMAN FIRST A NEWS SHOOTER 2ND

Nothing I can say can ease the pain of what the parents of the victims in CT. Later this year I was given the task to cover a school shooting here in Jacksonville FL, it was my first school shooting I might add. My heart race as me and my reporter raced to the scene. Once I arrived I was met by worried parents, gun carrying cops and a traffic nightmare at the school entrance. Yes my job requires me to capture every moment of the developing story out there. Although no kids was ever hurt or killed in the whole situation only two people died, the gunman and the dean. Last night I've posted this on my twitter page : " I remember this past year I covered my 1st school shooting at #Episcopal. As a news photog I wish this on NO ONE just for ratings.#Newtown ".

Pain with No Gain

Being healthy almost all my life and of course the every now again cough I've never had pain like this ever. Two days ago Wednesday while at work around noon i began feel pain in my stomach area. I continue working as nothing happened but the pain became greater. My reporter and i stopped by a drug store for aspirin but the pain became greater after completing our 5pm live shot. Thank God the live hit was one of the top story. While driving back to station from GA I kept telling my reporter my stomach hurts. I quickly put up all my gear and went home and rested then took more aspirin  it didn't work. I picked up the phone and called my mom and she told me to go to the hospital. In very great pain I drove to Memorial Hospital on my own power. After 20min i saw the doctor, they ran test and told me the news that they have to remove my appendix via surgery. Yes your's truly went to twitter and Facebook to make the announcement  Thanks to all for your well wishes. The surgery was successful and the staff treated me very nice. Thanks to the people who called me and my chief photographer who came and got my phone charger as well took me home from the hospital. In all the joy out weighted the pain. Thank you Jesus once again for sparing my life. Pain will never will have no gain.

Debates

For obvious reasons I'm keeping my opinion on tonight's debates to myself. My vote will do all of the talking on November 6th.