Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKV

Anchor / Reporter

Chase Bunker is a reporter and evening anchor for WOKV. Chase previously worked at our sister station WDBO in Orlando where he worked as a producer and fill-in for reporting and hosting duties. He enjoys spending time with his wife, playing video games, performing stand-up comedy, and watching sports when he's not working. He follows the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, and esports. Chase hosts the sports podcast “Bunker’s Burning Hot Take” where he interviews guests and delivers hot takes on sports.

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Sporting JAX adds two players to men’s team

Sporting Club Jacksonville continues to build its inaugural roster.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 16, 2026 at 4:12 pm EST

FDLE investigating Nassau County in-custody death

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating an in-custody death involving Nassau County deputies.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 15, 2026 at 4:25 pm EST

St. Johns County wants community input on Habitat Conservation Plan

St. Johns County is asking residents to share their thoughts on the county’s Habitat Conservation Plan.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 15, 2026 at 3:56 pm EST

City Rescue Mission extends overnight shelter services due to cold weather

The nonprofit organization City Rescue Mission is extending its overnight shelter services for those in need due to the upcoming cold weather.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 14, 2026 at 4:09 pm EST

Registration opens for Jumbo Shrimp National Anthem auditions

Time to warm up those pipes, registration is now open for auditions to sing the National Anthem before Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp games during the 2026 season.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 14, 2026 at 12:08 pm EST

Daytona International Speedway gearing up for another year of excitement

Daytona International Speedway is getting ready for another year of exciting racing and fun events.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 14, 2026 at 6:15 am EST

Sporting JAX signs loanee, adds two to women’s team for second half of the season

Sporting Club Jacksonville announced multiple signings as the women’s team gets ready for the second half of the season.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 13, 2026 at 1:15 pm EST

Florida’s Lieutenant Governor enters gubernatorial race

The GOP candidate pool to become Florida’s next governor just got larger.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 12, 2026 at 2:18 pm EST

Orange Park Mall invites families to “Power-Up Party”

The Orange Park Mall is inviting families to come out to their superhero celebration this Saturday.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 09, 2026 at 1:49 pm EST

Sporting JAX acquires St. Louis CITY goalkeeper on loan

Sporting Club Jacksonville announced that the club acquired goalkeeper Christian Olivares on loan from the Major League Soccer club St. Louis CITY SC.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 09, 2026 at 11:59 am EST

Former St. Augustine teacher sentenced for sex crimes with 14-year-old

A former St. Augustine will spend the next decade and a half in federal prison for attempting to entice and use a 14-year-old child to produce a sexual abuse video.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 08, 2026 at 4:23 pm EST

Bartram Trail alum among three defenders signed by Sporting JAX

Sporting Club Jacksonville is adding three defenders to its roster as its professional debut inches closer.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 08, 2026 at 12:37 pm EST

FDOT to host meeting on proposed improvements at NW Jacksonville intersection

The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public meeting next week to discuss proposed improvements at the intersection of Dunn Avenue and Braddock Road.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 07, 2026 at 12:33 pm EST

FBI, DCPS to host “Be Smart Online” event this month

The FBI, Duval County Public Schools, and Duval County School Police are teaming up to help parents, guardians, and children understand the risks of using social media and the long-term consequences of unsafe online behavior.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVJanuary 06, 2026 at 11:44 am EST

EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Rodney Perry reflects on multi-decade career ahead of Jacksonville show

Comedian Rodney Perry is coming to The Comedy Zone on January 2-3. The stand-up comic sat down with WOKV's Chase Bunker ahead of the Jacksonville shows to reflect on his multi-decade career, recovering from a stroke, and his advice for aspiring comics.

By Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKVDecember 22, 2025 at 6:53 pm EST

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