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JSO announces expansion of gang unit, says it will help better ‘identify, monitor and arrest violent offenders’
Read full article: JSO announces expansion of gang unit, says it will help better ‘identify, monitor and arrest violent offenders’The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday the expansion of its Gang Investigations Unit which is in charge of investigating, tracking and coordinating the response to gang-related incidents.
‘I would have never moved in’: Some residents at newly-opened apartments forced to move out due to faulty construction
Read full article: ‘I would have never moved in’: Some residents at newly-opened apartments forced to move out due to faulty constructionSome residents at an apartment complex on Beach Boulevard are being forced to either move out or terminate their leases because of issues with the flooring.
Accused killer of JSO officer assaulted McDonald’s workers over being charged extra for BBQ sauce, report says
Read full article: Accused killer of JSO officer assaulted McDonald’s workers over being charged extra for BBQ sauce, report saysThe News4JAX I-TEAM looked into the criminal past of the man accused of fatally shooting Jacksonville Correctional Officer Brad McNew early Saturday.
‘It’s a disaster’: Local business owner renting commercial space in Riverside accuses landlord of property neglect
Read full article: ‘It’s a disaster’: Local business owner renting commercial space in Riverside accuses landlord of property neglectThe News4JAX ITEAM is investigating complaints of excessive mold and mildew taking over a commercial space in Riverside. The tenant said it was because of neglect on the landlord’s part, forcing her to take legal action.
How JSO’s Overdose Squad hunts down, arrests those accused of dealing deadly drugs
Read full article: How JSO’s Overdose Squad hunts down, arrests those accused of dealing deadly drugsTo get an inside look, the News4JAX I-TEAM embedded with JSO’s Overdose Squad, made up of detectives from both homicide and narcotics, responding to some of the calls with them.
Serenata Beach Club sells at auction for $1.5M to locally-owned company
Read full article: Serenata Beach Club sells at auction for $1.5M to locally-owned companyThe troubled club has been the focus of several I-TEAM investigations as the owners were overcome with financial issues leading to temporary and sudden closures of the club and leaving staff unpaid.
Embattled Rhode Island businessman, local corp. and Serenata Beach Club members plan to bid on property at auction
Read full article: Embattled Rhode Island businessman, local corp. and Serenata Beach Club members plan to bid on property at auctionThe troubled club has been the focus of several I-TEAM investigations as the owners were overcome with financial issues leading to temporary and sudden closures of the club and leaving staff unpaid.
Jacksonville councilman says outdoor kitchen company ‘defrauded customers,’ files class action lawsuit
Read full article: Jacksonville councilman says outdoor kitchen company ‘defrauded customers,’ files class action lawsuitA Jacksonville councilman has filed a class action lawsuit against a local outdoor kitchen and hot tub company.
Racial slurs, showing sexual video among 73 cases of teacher misconduct reported late to state
Read full article: Racial slurs, showing sexual video among 73 cases of teacher misconduct reported late to stateThe News4JAX I-TEAM learned new details on a state investigation revealing chaos in the process of reporting teacher misconduct in Duval County Public Schools.
Jacksonville woman says Great Dane killed in drive-by shooting ‘took the bullet’ for her son
Read full article: Jacksonville woman says Great Dane killed in drive-by shooting ‘took the bullet’ for her sonA Jacksonville woman spoke out after a terrifying drive-by shooting early Thursday morning left her home riddled with bullets, narrowly missing her family.
Douglas Anderson administration failed to follow up on multiple complaints of teacher misconduct in 2022-23 school year
Read full article: Douglas Anderson administration failed to follow up on multiple complaints of teacher misconduct in 2022-23 school yearThe News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained documents showing the then-principal and assistant principal at DA failed to follow up on several allegations of teacher misconduct involving during the 2022-2023 school year.
Here’s how the News4JAX I-TEAM discovered a squatter loophole that resulted in a new Florida law
Read full article: Here’s how the News4JAX I-TEAM discovered a squatter loophole that resulted in a new Florida lawA woman accused of squatting in a Jacksonville home more than a year ago agreed to plead guilty and pay restitution to the homeowner.
Who got free land from the city for affordable housing in 2019 — and what did they do with it?
Read full article: Who got free land from the city for affordable housing in 2019 — and what did they do with it?The News4JAX I-TEAM has been digging deeper into who got free land from the city in 2019 and what they did with it.
95% of the people who got free land in Jacksonville to build affordable homes never did
Read full article: 95% of the people who got free land in Jacksonville to build affordable homes never didA report from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) revealed that the city of Jacksonville has been giving away free land to people in an effort to build more affordable housing. However, since 2019, they failed to hold the land recipients accountable.
Data of HIV patients among information released in cyberattack against Florida Department of Health: report
Read full article: Data of HIV patients among information released in cyberattack against Florida Department of Health: reportAn internet hacker group claims it released sensitive Florida Department of Health data,
Judge rejects proposed plea deal in case of woman who pleaded guilty to squatting in Jacksonville home
Read full article: Judge rejects proposed plea deal in case of woman who pleaded guilty to squatting in Jacksonville homeA judge rejected a plea deal Thursday in the case of a woman accused of squatting in a Jacksonville home more than a year ago, suggesting the proposed punishment didn’t match the crime.
I-TEAM: Ransomware gang publishes stolen Florida Dept. of Health data on dark web
Read full article: I-TEAM: Ransomware gang publishes stolen Florida Dept. of Health data on dark webThe Ransomware gang that’s taking responsibility for hacking the Florida Department of Health now claims it’s published the stolen data on the dark web. This, after they say the DOH missed a Friday deadline to pay the ransom.
174 of 175 found: First responders work together to find missing endangered people faster
Read full article: 174 of 175 found: First responders work together to find missing endangered people fasterFor the first time, News4JAX cameras were rolling to see how local first responders train to find vulnerable Duval County residents who wander off.
Woman accused of squatting in Jacksonville home agrees to plead guilty, pay restitution to homeowner
Read full article: Woman accused of squatting in Jacksonville home agrees to plead guilty, pay restitution to homeownerA woman accused of squatting in a Jacksonville home more than a year ago agreed to plead guilty and pay restitution to the homeowner during a court appearance Monday.
Florida Department of Health cyberattack has caused problems for funeral homes
Read full article: Florida Department of Health cyberattack has caused problems for funeral homesOne of the most important documents for families after a loved one has died is now one of the most transported documents in the state. Death certificates are now being physically driven to health departments for processing.
I-TEAM: Florida Department of Health data in the hands of a cybercrime group
Read full article: I-TEAM: Florida Department of Health data in the hands of a cybercrime groupSome of the State of Florida’s most sensitive records may now be in the hands of cyber criminals. The group says it’s going to release 100 gigabytes of data from the Florida Dept. of Health (F-DOH), unless the state pays up.
Secret Service agents swept 120 Jacksonville businesses to search for skimmer devices. News4JAX got exclusive access
Read full article: Secret Service agents swept 120 Jacksonville businesses to search for skimmer devices. News4JAX got exclusive accessThe U.S. Secret Service teamed up with local law enforcement to sweep 120 businesses across Jacksonville as part of a state-wide outreach operation to take action against rampant card skimming.
Brentwood residents allege City Council built morgue in their neighborhood in secret. Here’s a timeline of the project
Read full article: Brentwood residents allege City Council built morgue in their neighborhood in secret. Here’s a timeline of the projectSome Brentwood residents are incensed over the construction of a huge city morgue and forensic lab in their neighborhood, claiming the city moved the project forward in secret.
Tennessee AG investigating alleged Jacksonville company behind Graceland’s attempted foreclosure sale
Read full article: Tennessee AG investigating alleged Jacksonville company behind Graceland’s attempted foreclosure saleThe Tennessee Attorney General has launched an investigation into Naussany Investments and Private Lending, the company with Jacksonville ties that was behind the attempted foreclosure sale of Graceland.
Cracking the code on negotiating with a cyber extortionist
Read full article: Cracking the code on negotiating with a cyber extortionistFrom Social Security numbers to banking information, both private and public entities are being targeted and are receiving the same message: “We have your personal data. Pay up, or you’ll face the consequences.”
Jiggle the card reader? Check the security tape? The old school red flags might not work for latest skimmer devices
Read full article: Jiggle the card reader? Check the security tape? The old school red flags might not work for latest skimmer devicesCard skimming has evolved. You’re not only at risk at the gas station anymore. Card skimmers were found locally at grocery stores, ATMS, marinas, and convenience stores.
I-TEAM: Local outdoor kitchen company is under investigation
Read full article: I-TEAM: Local outdoor kitchen company is under investigationCustomers are contacting the News4JAX I-TEAM with concerns about a local outdoor kitchen company. The Office of Attorney General has confirmed it’s received 19 complaints involving Premier Outdoor USA. We also learned there’s an active consumer protection investigation.
Jacksonville roofing company owner says customers ‘will be made whole’ after being hit with liens from unpaid suppliers
Read full article: Jacksonville roofing company owner says customers ‘will be made whole’ after being hit with liens from unpaid suppliersA local roofing company is going out of business and customers are getting hit with liens from the suppliers who’ve gone unpaid.
Owner of St. Marys heating and air company accused of owing thousands after abandoning jobs says he’ll refund customers
Read full article: Owner of St. Marys heating and air company accused of owing thousands after abandoning jobs says he’ll refund customersA St. Marys heating and air company is being accused of abandoning jobs that they’ve been paid for.
3 Florida property insurance companies announce reduction in rates, desire to give homeowners some relief
Read full article: 3 Florida property insurance companies announce reduction in rates, desire to give homeowners some reliefThree Florida property insurance companies have either announced a reduction in their rates or the desire to pass some relief on to homeowners.
Customers say St. Marys heating and air company owes them thousands after leaving jobs unfinished
Read full article: Customers say St. Marys heating and air company owes them thousands after leaving jobs unfinishedA St. Marys heating and air company is being accused of abandoning jobs that they’ve been paid for.
When can consumers sue if personal data is released in a cyberattack? A Jacksonville lawyer explains
Read full article: When can consumers sue if personal data is released in a cyberattack? A Jacksonville lawyer explainsThe News4JAX I-TEAM found out what Florida law requires to do after a breach and if you can hold them legally liable for negligence for not adequately protecting your data following a ransomware attack at Beaches Energy in Jacksonville Beach.
Man left at Jacksonville bus stop with broken leg doing ‘much better’ as he recovers
Read full article: Man left at Jacksonville bus stop with broken leg doing ‘much better’ as he recoversThe News4JAX I-TEAM has learned a man is recovering after being left at a Jacksonville bus stop for at least six days as his friends and local community gather to help him.
Vic Micolucci: A dedicated investigative journalist, leaving a lasting impact through each story
Read full article: Vic Micolucci: A dedicated investigative journalist, leaving a lasting impact through each storyAdvocacy. Accountability. Results.Those are three characteristics that anyone a part of the News4JAX I-TEAM carries with them as they tackle each story.
Community steps up for local special needs family after I-TEAM investigates contractor complaints
Read full article: Community steps up for local special needs family after I-TEAM investigates contractor complaintsIn a wheelchair, unable to walk or speak, the family of a local teen with disabilities was hoping to build him a backyard oasis around a pool as part of his therapy. Ten months after paying for the unfinished job, the community helped make their dreams come true.
A mother wanted to build her child with disabilities a backyard oasis. She says a pool contractor left her high and dry
Read full article: A mother wanted to build her child with disabilities a backyard oasis. She says a pool contractor left her high and dryIn a wheelchair, unable to walk or speak, the family of a local teen with disabilities was hoping to build him a backyard oasis around a pool as part of his therapy.
Troubled Jacksonville apartment complexes to get $10M in upgrades after being sold, renamed
Read full article: Troubled Jacksonville apartment complexes to get $10M in upgrades after being sold, renamedA Fort Lauderdale-based real estate group has purchased two Jacksonville properties and renamed them.
Were you one of the thousands of Jacksonville Beach residents affected by a Russian cyber gang hack?
Read full article: Were you one of the thousands of Jacksonville Beach residents affected by a Russian cyber gang hack?A global threat analyst said people living in Jacksonville Beach should assume their information is now in the hands of cybercriminals. The city of Jacksonville Beach was hacked at the end of January, and a Russian-based cyber gang called LOCKBIT was believed to be responsible.
I-TEAM: Russian cybergang responsible for the cybertheft in Jacksonville Beach
Read full article: I-TEAM: Russian cybergang responsible for the cybertheft in Jacksonville BeachA Global Threat Analyst has a blunt message for people living in Jacksonville Beach. He said, "assume your information is in the hands of cybercriminals." The city of Jacksonville Beach was hacked at the end of January, and we've since learned a Russian-based Cybergang called LOCKBIT is responsible.
Cybercriminals are holding data from Jacksonville Beach for ransom
Read full article: Cybercriminals are holding data from Jacksonville Beach for ransomA cyber attack in Jacksonville Beach has affected the city's information system. Cyber criminals are holding personal data like social security numbers and banking information for ransom. If you're affected, you will be notified by mail.
New water test results from Arlington apartment reveal high levels of bacteria, professor says
Read full article: New water test results from Arlington apartment reveal high levels of bacteria, professor saysThe News4JAX I-TEAM uncovered more evidence of possible water contamination at an Arlington apartment complex.
As I-10 drivers continue to see dings, cracks & damage, an asphalt company explains what makes up our roads
Read full article: As I-10 drivers continue to see dings, cracks & damage, an asphalt company explains what makes up our roadsThe News4JAX I-TEAM has reported on multiple damage claims from people driving I-10 between Chaffee Road and Hammond Boulevard. And the damage is due to construction and broke asphalt. So, we went to an asphalt company, not affiliated with the I-10 construction, to find out what materials are used to make roads.
I-TEAM: More I-10 drivers speak out about denied claims for construction project damage
Read full article: I-TEAM: More I-10 drivers speak out about denied claims for construction project damageMore drivers say their claims were denied for damage to their vehicles on a stretch of I-10, between Chaffee Road and Hammond Boulevard.
JSO failed to follow up on multiple complaints of child sex abuse against man years before he was charged
Read full article: JSO failed to follow up on multiple complaints of child sex abuse against man years before he was chargedThe News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained records showing for years, police didn’t thoroughly investigate allegations against a Jacksonville man now charged with operating a child sex trafficking ring. Records uncovered by the News4JAX I-TEAM show multiple people told police Duane Sikes was abusing boys starting in 2010…but JSO’s own records show some allegations were never followed up on.
Airbnb updates policy on security cameras. Do you have privacy concerns with vacation rentals?
Read full article: Airbnb updates policy on security cameras. Do you have privacy concerns with vacation rentals?Airbnb updated its policy on security cameras this week and now bans the use of all indoor security cameras in its listings worldwide.
Funeral home director accused of mishandling remains, funds expected to enter plea in court today
Read full article: Funeral home director accused of mishandling remains, funds expected to enter plea in court todayA former Jacksonville funeral home director accused in a disturbing case is expected to enter a plea in court Tuesday to felony charges of grand theft and insurance fraud.
City code enforcement issues 11 citations to Arlington apartments after complaints of unsanitary living conditions
Read full article: City code enforcement issues 11 citations to Arlington apartments after complaints of unsanitary living conditionsAn Arlington apartment complex at the center of an I-TEAM investigation is getting attention from city code enforcement officials, who inspected the building Monday following complaints from residents about unsanitary living conditions.
Water analysis from Arlington apartment complex shows ‘vast amounts of bacteria’ typically found in intestines
Read full article: Water analysis from Arlington apartment complex shows ‘vast amounts of bacteria’ typically found in intestinesAfter tenants at an Arlington apartment complex expressed their frustrations about unsanitary living conditions, the News4JAX I-TEAM took water samples to an independent laboratory for analysis, and according to a local Biology professor, the results are potentially unhealthy.
St. Johns County woman says investment company demands $20K to release home title back to her possession
Read full article: St. Johns County woman says investment company demands $20K to release home title back to her possessionSt. Johns County officials are warning the public about “real estate ransom” which consists of unethical local investors or even more organized crime groups holding the title of a home captive until the owner pays a huge fee.
I-TEAM: More felony charges for funeral director accused of mishandling remains, funds
Read full article: I-TEAM: More felony charges for funeral director accused of mishandling remains, fundsThe News4JAX I-TEAM continues to learn more about the disturbing case of former funeral director, Elliott Maurice Graham. He was arrested in February, charged with grand theft, filing false insurance claims, and five misdemeanor counts of improper preservation of a human body. On Wednesday, the State Attorney’s Office told us two additional felony charges for grand theft and insurance fraud claims have been added, and the misdemeanor charges have been dropped. Also added is a petit theft charge, accusing Graham of stealing up to $750 from a foundation that helps grieving families pay for a child’s funeral costs.
I-TEAM: Jacksonville pool contractor accused of abandoning jobs
Read full article: I-TEAM: Jacksonville pool contractor accused of abandoning jobsCustomers who contracted with Waterpools Jacksonville are contacting the News4JAX I-TEAM because of jobs left behind and poor workmanship. The owner says it's all because of a recent hospitalization -- the same story he gave us 10 years ago.
‘The toilets were burping at us’: Frustrated tenants describe unsanitary Arlington apartment complex
Read full article: ‘The toilets were burping at us’: Frustrated tenants describe unsanitary Arlington apartment complexTenants at an Arlington apartment complex expressed their frustrations to the News4JAX I-TEAM about its unsanitary living conditions.
Deadly suspected street racing crash in Clay County was livestreamed on Instagram, new details show
Read full article: Deadly suspected street racing crash in Clay County was livestreamed on Instagram, new details showNewly released details into a June 2023 fatal crash are shedding a spotlight on the dangers of illegal street racing.
Jacksonville entrepreneur announces reopening of credit repair office amid fraud lawsuits
Read full article: Jacksonville entrepreneur announces reopening of credit repair office amid fraud lawsuitsA local entrepreneur accused of scamming her clients with misleading investment opportunities is reopening a credit repair office on Jacksonville’s Southside.
I-TEAM: Middleburg man shocked as scammer sells his waterfront property to a developer
Read full article: I-TEAM: Middleburg man shocked as scammer sells his waterfront property to a developerImagine owning a piece of waterfront property near Black Creek for decades and learning it's been sold to a developer without you even knowing it. It's a Middleburg man's reality. His nearly 3-acre plot of land was sold to a Jacksonville developer by a scammer.
Serenata Beach Club employees say bank wouldn’t cash recent paychecks amid owners’ ongoing legal battle
Read full article: Serenata Beach Club employees say bank wouldn’t cash recent paychecks amid owners’ ongoing legal battleA judge denied a motion filed by the ownership of the Serenata Beach Club to dismiss a foreclosure lawsuit during a Monday hearing at the St. Johns County court.
As man left at bus stop for days in front of hospital goes for 2nd surgery, questions about medical care loom
Read full article: As man left at bus stop for days in front of hospital goes for 2nd surgery, questions about medical care loomA case of a man left at a Jacksonville bus stop for at least six days has sparked many questions about why he sat in front of a hospital with a broken leg without getting any help.
Man who spent days at bus stop after being discharged from local hospital to undergo leg surgery
Read full article: Man who spent days at bus stop after being discharged from local hospital to undergo leg surgeryThe News4JAX I-TEAM is investigating reports of a man who spent at least five days at a bus stop after being discharged from the hospital and was left on a public bench with a broken leg.
‘That is inhumane’: Man spends days at bus stop after being discharged from local hospital with bruises, broken leg
Read full article: ‘That is inhumane’: Man spends days at bus stop after being discharged from local hospital with bruises, broken legThe News4JAX I-TEAM is investigating reports of a man who spent at least five days at a bus stop after being discharged from the hospital and was left on a public bench with a broken leg.
I-TEAM: Apartment safety expert weighs in on the law designed to hold landlords accountable
Read full article: I-TEAM: Apartment safety expert weighs in on the law designed to hold landlords accountableFollowing our I-TEAM investigation on apartment safety, the director of a company who conducts safety assessments shared his thoughts on the law that's designed to make apartments safer.
TELL US: Without saying what apartment complex you live in, tell us if you feel safe or unsafe living there and why
Read full article: TELL US: Without saying what apartment complex you live in, tell us if you feel safe or unsafe living there and whyWithout saying what apartment complex you live in, tell us if you feel safe or unsafe living there and why?
Safe Space: Who’s responsible when a crime occurs on a property?
Read full article: Safe Space: Who’s responsible when a crime occurs on a property?News4JAX I-TEAM Investigation into crimes that occur on a property and who is responsible: The criminal who carries out the act? The property owners themselves? Or both?
‘They’re just passing the buck’: Drivers on I-10 are frustrated as F-DOT denies their damage claims
Read full article: ‘They’re just passing the buck’: Drivers on I-10 are frustrated as F-DOT denies their damage claimsThe Florida Department of Transportation denied claims from drivers after their cars were damaged while driving on a stretch of I-10 between Chaffee Road and Hammond Boulevard.
Fresh start: Formerly homeless and jailed, 8 Jacksonvillians now have jobs, housing, and hope
Read full article: Fresh start: Formerly homeless and jailed, 8 Jacksonvillians now have jobs, housing, and hopeIt’s all about breaking the cycle and keeping people out of jail and cutting down on homelessness in Jacksonville — and saving taxpayers money at the same time. And a team of mental health and legal professionals believe they’re on the right track with a program that identifies and treats repeat offenders with severe mental illness and substance abuse problems.
City investigators probed Douglas Anderson Foundation after scandals. They struggled to get answers, letter says
Read full article: City investigators probed Douglas Anderson Foundation after scandals. They struggled to get answers, letter saysCity investigators who were looking into the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Foundation, which raises money to support arts initiatives at the school, struggled to get the answers they sought, according to a letter obtained by the News4JAX I-TEAM.
I-TEAM: Hundreds of I-10 drivers share photos & stories of damaged cars and windshields
Read full article: I-TEAM: Hundreds of I-10 drivers share photos & stories of damaged cars and windshieldsThe News4JAX I-TEAM is looking into the history of a stretch of I-10, where hundreds of people say their windshields have been chipped or cracked from the broken asphalt on the highway.
Residents ‘unhappy’ with JEA’s installation of dead grass during septic tank phase-out program
Read full article: Residents ‘unhappy’ with JEA’s installation of dead grass during septic tank phase-out programThe News4JAX I-TEAM looked into concerns over the city of Jacksonville and JEA’s septic tank phase-out program in several neighborhoods. As the project nears completion, one family is unhappy about the way their yard looks after the construction.
Serenata Beach Club employees left in the dark, say they have not been paid for weeks
Read full article: Serenata Beach Club employees left in the dark, say they have not been paid for weeksEmployees of the Serenata Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach told News4JAX they haven’t been paid for weeks’ worth of work.
‘So fed up with it’: Serenata Beach Club members receive ‘bizarre’ email from owner announcing temporary closure
Read full article: ‘So fed up with it’: Serenata Beach Club members receive ‘bizarre’ email from owner announcing temporary closureMembers of the Serenata Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach are feeling more confused than ever after receiving a note from the owner saying the club is temporarily closing due to financial issues.
Nonprofit that runs suddenly shuttered substance abuse facility got nearly $500K from city in last 3 months
Read full article: Nonprofit that runs suddenly shuttered substance abuse facility got nearly $500K from city in last 3 monthsRiver Region Human Services, which suddenly closed a long-standing residential substance abuse facility in December, has received close to half a million dollars from the city of Jacksonville over the past three months.
Looking back on the stories that marked 2023 as we roll into a new year
Read full article: Looking back on the stories that marked 2023 as we roll into a new yearWe've spent the last week or so looking back on some of our top stories of 2023. In case you missed any of the recaps, here's a list -- with some national additions courtesy of the Associated Press.
Current, former employees of Jacksonville substance abuse facility say mismanagement led up to abrupt closure, CEO exit
Read full article: Current, former employees of Jacksonville substance abuse facility say mismanagement led up to abrupt closure, CEO exitA Jacksonville residential substance abuse facility abruptly closed earlier this month.
Huge water bills, squatters, entrepreneur accused of fraud & the DA school scandal: The biggest I-TEAM stories of 2023
Read full article: Huge water bills, squatters, entrepreneur accused of fraud & the DA school scandal: The biggest I-TEAM stories of 2023The I-TEAM investigated dozens of stories in 2023 that made a difference, and those stories were read hundreds of thousands of times on News4JAX.com.
Property insurance woes, affordable housing crisis, I-TEAM probes: The top consumer stories of 2023
Read full article: Property insurance woes, affordable housing crisis, I-TEAM probes: The top consumer stories of 2023The News4JAX I-TEAM shed some light on solar panel company, exposed a roofing company and asked key questions of a suddenly shuddered dealership in 2023.
‘It’s terrifying’: Residents at The Weldon apartment complex describe rodent infestation
Read full article: ‘It’s terrifying’: Residents at The Weldon apartment complex describe rodent infestationThree residents at The Weldon Apartments, formerly known as Moncrief Village, told the I-TEAM Tuesday that they see mice or rats in their apartments every day.
Florida lawmakers to address squatting after Jacksonville homeowner’s experience that cost her thousands of dollars
Read full article: Florida lawmakers to address squatting after Jacksonville homeowner’s experience that cost her thousands of dollarsLawmakers in Tallahassee are taking action to address squatting. This comes after a loophole in the law that made it harder to evict unwanted guests than it would for lawful tenants.
New Westside mobile home park owners remove latest sky-high water bill from disabled veteran’s account
Read full article: New Westside mobile home park owners remove latest sky-high water bill from disabled veteran’s accountA local disabled veteran at the center of a dispute over outrageously high water bills said the new owners of the Three Seasons Mobile Home Park removed her latest unusually high bill.
New owners of troubled Eastside apartment complex bring restored hope for residents after years of safety concerns
Read full article: New owners of troubled Eastside apartment complex bring restored hope for residents after years of safety concernsThere’s new hope for residents at a troubled apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Eastside.
Man stuck with broken engine after used car dealership on Beach Boulevard suddenly shuts down
Read full article: Man stuck with broken engine after used car dealership on Beach Boulevard suddenly shuts downA Jacksonville man says he was left in the lurch after the used car dealership where he bought his pickup truck suddenly shut down — leaving him with a broken engine.
Towing company receives several complaints for making people ‘wait an entire month’ to retrieve their items
Read full article: Towing company receives several complaints for making people ‘wait an entire month’ to retrieve their itemsA manager of a Jacksonville towing company said safety concerns and numerous repossessions are the reasons behind it taking weeks for people to retrieve their items from repossessed vehicles following several complaints about the matter.
3 companies work together to help veteran couple complete project abandoned by Staycation pools
Read full article: 3 companies work together to help veteran couple complete project abandoned by Staycation poolsThe News4JAX I-TEAM has been telling you about a pool company accused of taking customers' money, and not finishing the work. A local veteran couple was affected, and after seeing our story on them, three Jacksonville companies came together to help them out.
‘I want them to own up to what they did’: Another Honest Abe Roofing customer gets hit with hefty lien, wants answers
Read full article: ‘I want them to own up to what they did’: Another Honest Abe Roofing customer gets hit with hefty lien, wants answersMore customers of the Jacksonville office for Honest Abe Roofing are being hit with hefty liens.
Mental health platform sees hundreds of referrals from DCPS this school year
Read full article: Mental health platform sees hundreds of referrals from DCPS this school yearDCPS told the I-TEAM they are taking several steps to keep schools safe, including preventative measures such as mental telehealth services offered through their partnership with Hazel Health.
Duval County high schools recorded 510 fights last school year
Read full article: Duval County high schools recorded 510 fights last school yearAccording to Duval County Public Schools data, 510 fights recorded last year at Duval County high schools or on buses involving those schools. When the I-TEAM compared data from the first 60 days of this school year to the same timeframe last school, it appears the district is on track to see roughly the same number of fights by the end of the year.
Tow company accused of ‘preying’ on residents of St. Johns County neighborhood after cars towed from driveways
Read full article: Tow company accused of ‘preying’ on residents of St. Johns County neighborhood after cars towed from drivewaysPeople living in the Gables at Wingfield Glen, a gated community of townhomes in St. Johns County, said they are fed up with finding their cars missing from their driveway.
‘The city is not going to pay’: City leaders demand Westside apartment complex pay back money spent to keep units safe
Read full article: ‘The city is not going to pay’: City leaders demand Westside apartment complex pay back money spent to keep units safeJacksonville city leaders gathered at Colonial Forest Apartments Tuesday morning to address the next steps in the legal battle with the owner of the complex at the center of a lawsuit for maintaining a public nuisance.
Florida attorney general takes legal action against ‘unscrupulous’ solar company accused of scamming local customers
Read full article: Florida attorney general takes legal action against ‘unscrupulous’ solar company accused of scamming local customersThe News4JAX I-TEAM is getting results after a solar company was accused of scamming thousands of dollars from its customers.
Investors say they paid hundreds for credit repaid from well-known Jacksonville entrepreneur but ‘didn’t see results’
Read full article: Investors say they paid hundreds for credit repaid from well-known Jacksonville entrepreneur but ‘didn’t see results’The complaints against a well-known Jacksonville entrepreneur accused of fraud continue to roll in as dozens tell the New4JAX I-TEAM that they invested as much as tens of thousands of dollars into real estate transactions and short-term rental opportunities with Janay White, who is the CEO of eight different companies in Jacksonville including J White Business Center on Dunn Avenue.
Grandfather battling cancer among dozens who say they lost money investing with well-known Jacksonville entrepreneur
Read full article: Grandfather battling cancer among dozens who say they lost money investing with well-known Jacksonville entrepreneurOne day after a News4JAX I-TEAM investigation into a well-known Jacksonville entrepreneur accused of fraud, more investors came forward with the same story of thousands of dollars unaccounted for.
Investors who sank $100K into real estate, Airbnb programs accuse well-known Jacksonville entrepreneur of fraud
Read full article: Investors who sank $100K into real estate, Airbnb programs accuse well-known Jacksonville entrepreneur of fraudA well-known Jacksonville entrepreneur has been accused of fraud which has prompted her investors to file lawsuits with claims of bad business practices.