As John puts it, “It has become clear to me that now is the perfect time for me to turn a page in my career and do something new and different – something I have been thinking about doing for years.”
And so, John will be stepping away from the desk and the newsroom on Wednesday, July 24, and with a partner, he’ll be launching a new communications company, based locally. This move also allows John and his family to remain here in the area they have grown to love, Northeast Florida.
“John is a newsroom leader, a terrific journalist, and a cheerleader for our community. We will miss him but know his talents will be put to good use helping local people and businesses in his new venture,” News Director Jason Balthazar said.
John, we thank you for nearly 10 years of reporting important local stories in our communities.
John Bachman and Letisha Bereola John Bachman and Letisha Bereola react to video of Action News Jax photojournalist Jack Drain losing his phone while flying with the Skytypers.
John Bachman and Tenikka Hughes John Bachman and Tenikka Hughes cover Hurricane Dorian in 2019.
John Bachman Action News Jax anchor John Bachman reports from Wisconsin.
John Bachman in Iowa John Bachman covered the 2012 Iowa caucuses while at Channel 2 Action News in Atlanta.
John Bachman Before coming to Jacksonville, John Bachman worked at our sister station, Channel 2 Action News in Atlanta.
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry sits down with Action News Jax's John Bachman Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry sits down with Action News Jax's John Bachman
Action News Jax's John Bachman and Sheriff T.K. Waters Action News Jax's John Bachman spoke to Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on the first episode of "This Week in the 904." (Action News Jax)
Top-Secret Simulator Action News Jax’s John Bachman is taking you inside the top-secret simulator with his co-pilot, Action News Jax First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh.
Jumbo Shrimp virtual coloring contest, mascot "Scampi" John Bachman's coloring of "Scampi"
Greg Coleman and John Bachman Greg Coleman and John Bachman
John Bachman hosts DRMV! John Bachman took over 97.1 The River's Deep River Music Vault!
Tenikka and John visit WOKV Action News anchors Tenikka Hughes (L) and John Bachman (R) visit with Rich Jones (C) at the News 104.5 WOKV studio.
WOKV Care-a-Thon Action News Jax Anchor John Bachman, Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh, and WOKV's Clark Howard volunteered their time to be part of the Care-a-Thon.
Lori Geary and John Bachman were there, too.
Channel 2 Action News co-anchor John Bachman (left) listens as Monica Pearson (right) announced Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 her retirement date of July 25th during the 4PM newscast.
WSB-TV's John Bachman was the host of the evening. The event was at the Georgia Aquarium.
John Bachman: Another Bachman family tradition is attending the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas parade. I have been in the parade for at least five years, and all of my girls have made appearances. Last year, my two oldest had their own Corvette! This year, my youngest – she’s 3.5 – made her first appearance. This is the first year all three rode together, and it sure was special.
John Bachman and Tenikka Hughes are your new anchors of WJAX-TV and WFOX-TV at 5, 6, 10 & 11 p.m.
John Bachman and Tenikka Hughes are your new anchors of WJAX-TV and WFOX-TV at 5, 6, 10 & 11 p.m.
John Bachman and Tenikka Hughes are your new anchors of WJAX-TV and WFOX-TV at 5, 6, 10 & 11 p.m.
John Bachman and Tenikka Hughes are your new anchors of WJAX-TV and WFOX-TV at 5, 6, 10 & 11 p.m.
"We have all these wonderful things happening in downtown Atlanta, but really not a lot of synchronization," Atlanta City Councilman H. Lamar Willis told Channel 2's John Bachman.
Action News anchor John Bachman with his mother.
John Bachman gets the bunny ears from this Jags fan.
Jacksonville's "American Idol" finalist Tyanna Jones shares her plans for the future with Action News Jax's John Bachman.
John Bachman (left) and Mike Buresh (right) stopped by the WOKV studio Friday to help raise donations for the Jacksonville Child Cancer Fund.
John Bachman and his family getting ready for first day of school in St. Johns County.
Jags fans lined up to take their picture with John Bachman at the Jags game Thursday night.
Action News Jax anchor John Bachman participated in the 5k race with his daughter Anna, 10.
It's John Bachman!
Many vehicles, including First Alert Storm Tracker and the Sky Action News Jax chopper, were at the Touch-A-Truck event at Regency Mall on Saturday. Fans got to say hi to Action News Jax's Dawn Lopez, Phil Amato, John Bachman and Garrett Bedenbaugh.
Many vehicles, including First Alert Storm Tracker and the Sky Action News Jax chopper, were at the Touch-A-Truck event at Regency Mall on Saturday. Fans got to say hi to Action News Jax's Dawn Lopez, Phil Amato, John Bachman and Garrett Bedenbaugh.
John Bachman and his dog Teddy, when Teddy starred in a promo.
Throwback: Action News Jax anchor John Bachman with his father.
Action News Jax anchor John Bachman and his father.
Action News Jax Anchor John Bachman spent Halloween Eve carving pumpkins with his daughters.
John Bachman hosted High Q from 2009-2014.
Anchor John Bachman in his school days.
Anchor John Bachman in his school days.
The Action News Jax Family Focus Holiday Toy Drive collected over 1,148 toys for patients at Wolfson Children's Hospital. Thank you John Bachman for helping us make this season merry and bright!
Here's Wyatt. He and Action News Jax's John Bachman Wolfson Children's Hospital met on Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Day in September 2018. Wyatt was fighting through a bad day, but perked up when they talked about fishing.
WATCH: Mike Buresh, Tenikka Hughes reminisce with John Bachman on his last day on air
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