WEATHER ALERT
DA teacher under investigation sent student ‘wildly inappropriate’ and ‘unwelcome’ communications, attorney says
Read full article: DA teacher under investigation sent student ‘wildly inappropriate’ and ‘unwelcome’ communications, attorney saysThe News4JAX I-TEAM has new details about an investigation into allegations against another teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.
‘It’s so peaceful here’: Avondale neighbors are shocked after man was found dead on St. Johns Avenue
Read full article: ‘It’s so peaceful here’: Avondale neighbors are shocked after man was found dead on St. Johns AvenueA man is dead after a shooting in Jacksonville’s Avondale neighborhood. It happened Saturday on St. Johns Avenue near Montgomery Place.
Lawmakers ask DOJ to investigate after 12 deaths at Duval County jail so far this year
Read full article: Lawmakers ask DOJ to investigate after 12 deaths at Duval County jail so far this yearThe News4JAX I-TEAM has reported on twelve in-custody deaths at the jail so far this year, including three that were just in the past month and a half. State Representatives Angie Nixon and Tracie Davis are now asking the Department of Justice for a federal investigation. The DOJ responded to their request, acknowledging the letter and referring it for review.
Douglas Anderson teacher removed from classroom for second time; investigation into allegations reopened
Read full article: Douglas Anderson teacher removed from classroom for second time; investigation into allegations reopenedThe News4JAX I-TEAM has learned a Douglas Anderson teacher has been removed from the classroom for a second time as the school district’s office of professional standards investigates allegations against him again amid pressure from stakeholders.
I-TEAM: Arrest of former DEA task force officer has possible ties to the arrest of FHP trooper
Read full article: I-TEAM: Arrest of former DEA task force officer has possible ties to the arrest of FHP trooperThe I-TEAM has been digging into the allegations against a former Nassau County Sergeant, who was also a DEA task force officer, and found possible ties to another drug investigation resulting in the arrest of a longtime Florida Highway Patrol trooper.
Investigation into LeAnna Cumber’s possible link to the failed JEA sale is on hold, for now
Read full article: Investigation into LeAnna Cumber’s possible link to the failed JEA sale is on hold, for nowA special committee is trying to learn what City Councilwoman LeAnna Cumber knew about the failed JEA sale, and why she did not disclose information about her husband’s involvement with a company that was bidding on JEA.
Jacksonville police arrest couple wanted in Alabama ‘Jane Doe’ murder
Read full article: Jacksonville police arrest couple wanted in Alabama ‘Jane Doe’ murderA Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office task force arrested a husband and wife linked to the mysterious death of a young girl in central Alabama.
Videos, photos released from investigation into Duval County jail inmate’s death
Read full article: Videos, photos released from investigation into Duval County jail inmate’s deathNews4JAX on Friday obtained videos and photos from the Fourth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office as part of the investigation into the death of Daniel Taylor, who died following an altercation with corrections officers.
Owner of fence company at center of I-TEAM investigation turns self in after arrest warrant issued
Read full article: Owner of fence company at center of I-TEAM investigation turns self in after arrest warrant issuedAfter the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant, the owner of a Jacksonville fence company at the center of a monthslong News4JAX I-TEAM investigation turned himself in.
‘Something needs to be done’: Local service member slams prosecutors’ handling of rape case in viral TikTok
Read full article: ‘Something needs to be done’: Local service member slams prosecutors’ handling of rape case in viral TikTokA local service member made her voice heard on social media earlier this week after she accused another military member of rape and blamed the military and criminal justice system for not taking strong enough action.
Florida Education Association: rejection of math books is part of a bigger political agenda
Read full article: Florida Education Association: rejection of math books is part of a bigger political agendaOne of Florida’s top educators is demanding transparency from Governor DeSantis’ office. It follows the rejection of more than 50 math textbooks alleged to contain prohibited topics like critical race theory and social emotional learning.
I-TEAM: Breaking down increases in Jacksonville rents by ZIP code
Read full article: I-TEAM: Breaking down increases in Jacksonville rents by ZIP codeThe News4JAX I-TEAM continues to hear from people about rising rents throughout the Jacksonville metro area. So, we wanted to take a look at the ZIP codes with the highest rent increase over the past year, and the one ZIP code where the rent has actually decreased.
I-TEAM: Federal health agency investigating complaints related to COVID-19 testing company
Read full article: I-TEAM: Federal health agency investigating complaints related to COVID-19 testing companyFederal officials are investigating numerous complaints related to Center for COVID Control, the company that had been operating a rapid COVID-19 testing site in downtown Jacksonville, the News4JAX I-TEAM learned Friday.
What effect could congressional investigation into Capitol riot have on midterm elections?
Read full article: What effect could congressional investigation into Capitol riot have on midterm elections?It’s been one year since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. As the congressional investigation continues, we’re looking into what effect it could have on the midterm elections later this year.
12 arrested in Nassau County drug busts; $100,000 in assets seized
Read full article: 12 arrested in Nassau County drug busts; $100,000 in assets seizedFollowing an investigation that lasted several months, 12 people have been arrested in Nassau County and now face drug-related charges, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville levies tens of thousands of dollars in fines against trash haulers
Read full article: Jacksonville levies tens of thousands of dollars in fines against trash haulersThe I-TEAM discovered that in just the month of August, the city received 9,008 complaints about yard waste pick-up delays. That’s nearly 700 more complaints than were received in July.
City officials travel to US Capitol to meet with government leaders about embattled apartment community
Read full article: City officials travel to US Capitol to meet with government leaders about embattled apartment communityJacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry’s chief of staff, Jordan Elsbury, has spent the last three days in Washington, D.C., meeting with government leaders about the problems at Hilltop Village Apartments.
Detective: Killing of Tristyn Bailey ‘probably one of the most tragic and difficult cases that we have faced’
Read full article: Detective: Killing of Tristyn Bailey ‘probably one of the most tragic and difficult cases that we have faced’From the search to the discovery to the arrest, the investigation into the death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey is taking a toll on the community, including the investigators.
JFRD: Lackawanna house catches fire Saturday morning
Read full article: JFRD: Lackawanna house catches fire Saturday morningJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a house fire on Shortreed Street, around 7:00 a.m. Saturday Morning. Crews reported seeing heavy flames inside the home. The officers on scene declared the house clear after a search. Within minutes, JFRD announced that the blaze was under control. Command has requested a investigator to look further into the cause of the early morning fire.
The investigation into why Florida paid more than 77-million-dollars for a faulty unemployment technology system is undeway
Read full article: The investigation into why Florida paid more than 77-million-dollars for a faulty unemployment technology system is undewayThe investigation into why Florida paid more than 77-million-dollars for a faulty unemployment technology system is undewayPublished: May 28, 2020, 6:08 pmThe inspector General who's looking at documents is asking for patience.