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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers advance legislation aimed at penalizing those who ignore marine advisories during hazardous weather conditions and end up requiring emergency rescue. St. Thomas/St. John district physician representative Dr. Frank Odlum has stepped down from the Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation Territorial Board.

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: Members of St. Thomas’s marine community gathered earlier this month to honor the life and legacy of Navy veteran and dive shop owner, Richard “Scotty” Scott. Police arrested Jaden M. Francis and charged him with murder in the first degree in last evening's death of 19-year-old Janice Rivera.

Federal Aviation Administration temporarily restricts airspace due to military activity in Venezuela; airlines indefinitely ground flights in Virgin Islands.

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

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.

Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne plead not guilty to federal charges in superceding indictment, while Darin Richardson’s initial plea stands since his case is severed.

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, representatives from Liberty VI address telecommunications issues. During yesterday's Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development, Department of Labor Commissioner, Gary Molloy, responds to questions about the territory's reported unemployment rate.