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Court sets separate June 2026 sentencing dates for former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and ex-OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal after December 11 corruption convictions.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Crab Queen, Aquatic Cleanse Car Wash, and K2 Deluxe Salon announced their indefinite closure following yet another homicide in the vicinity of the businesses on St. Croix. Also on the Big Island, a Legislature enforcement officer has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a Christmas Eve shooting incident tied to a dispute between neighbors.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The World-Famous Xpress Band was honored as the 2025–2026 Crucian Christmas Festival Village officially opened last evening under the name Xpress’s Famous Sound Stadium. The Festival Village was cut short after multiple fights involving minors prompted police to close the village early.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with basketball standout K’Nard Callendar, who has been selected as the first player from the Virgin Islands to participate in the NBA and FIBA’s Basketball Without Borders Global Camp during this year's All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. The VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program has reopened to new applicants following a renewed $2 million funding commitment.

Temporary safety zone covers all navigable waters within 400 yards from shore directly west of Cyril E. King Airport runway within two VIPA-managed yellow buoys.

A 56-year-old Minnesota woman died after losing her arm in a suspected shark attack at Dorsch Beach; leaders commend swift action by beachgoers and first responders.

Community mourns death of John “Big Beard” Macy, St. Croix resident since 1979 and founder of Big Beard’s Adventure Tours.

St. Croix Historic Preservation Committee stops unauthorized construction on sidewalk in Christiansted; building owner invited to upcoming committee meeting.

Prosecutors seek 12 years, seven months in prison for Calvert White and nine for Benjamin Hendricks, saying both played key roles in a bribery scheme.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Following the Schneider Regional Medical Center warning of longer Emergency Room wait times, Senate Vice President Kenneth Gittens says he is calling for an emergency meeting with hospital leaders on St. Croix and St. Thomas, citing worsening operational, financial, and workforce conditions at the Territory’s hospitals.