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9 killed in Army helicopter crash in Kentucky

The military says 9 people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters in southwestern Kentucky.

A rip current statement in effect for 3 regions in the area

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9 killed in Army helicopter crash in Kentucky

A rip current statement in effect for 3 regions in the area

I-TEAM: Jacksonville homeowner says squatters refuse to leave her rental; occupants say they can be there

Door opened for more talks with DCPS, security contractor says, following I-TEAM report

Bill for troubled Plant Vogtle coming due soon, that means more rate increases for JEA customers

I-TEAM: 10 months & $36K later, mayor & DCPS at standstill over active shooter security contract

The shooting on the campus of a Nashville Christian school that resulted in the deaths of three students and three staff members is again raising concerns and questions about school safety.

Residents grateful for septic tank phaseout but say they’re not happy with how it’s being done

People in one Jacksonville neighborhood say they want things restored to how they were before a major city project to get their neighborhood off of septic tanks was launched.

Sheriff: Armed man on dirt bike leads detectives to guns used in past Jacksonville shootings

As a continued effort to fight violent crime and remove guns from the streets, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday the arrest of three adults and a juvenile and the seizure of multiple guns connected to several shootings across Jacksonville.

I-TEAM: Husband of Bridegan’s ex-wife is now charged in his ambush murder after shooter pleads guilty

When deadly shots were fired on a dark stretch of road near the Sanctuary neighborhood on Feb. 16, 2022, investigators say it was the culmination of a months-long conspiracy to kill Jared Bridegan.

Family of mail carrier killed in dog attack wants accountability

The family of a Putnam County mail carrier fatally attacked by dogs in August is now demanding accountability. The I-TEAM recently spoke with Pamela Rock’s family in their first interview.

‘A beautiful person in every way’: Family of mail carrier killed in dog attack speaks out, demands accountability

The family of a Putnam County mail carrier fatally attacked by dogs in August is now demanding accountability.

I-TEAM: Arrest of former DEA task force officer has possible ties to arrest of FHP trooper

The News4JAX I-TEAM has been digging into the allegations against a former Nassau County sergeant, who was also a Drug Enforcement Administration task force officer, and found possible ties to another drug investigation, resulting in the arrest of a longtime Florida Highway Patrol trooper.

Jacksonville Jewish, LGBTQ+, FBI leaders react to spike in hate crime reports

Hate crimes reported in America are showing an alarming rise again, according to a revised report from the FBI documenting 2021 cases.

Guns, gangs, drugs: Number of arrests, seizures growing in Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach is known for its beach access, festivals and nightlife, and the police chief said he’s trying to keep it from being a haven for criminals.

Some customers say they’re still unable to make payments following abrupt closure of Jacksonville dealership; BBB urges patience

More customers of the Jacksonville car dealership that suddenly closed its doors in February are expressing their worries to the News4JAX I-TEAM.

Congressman from Florida calls for action against cartels

One of the American survivors from the kidnapping in Mexico is expected back home Wednesday, according to her mother.

JU, former track coach file to move civil rights case to federal court

Jacksonville University, and a former track and cross country coach there, are responding to a lawsuit.

I-TEAM: Jacksonville dealership abruptly closes 3 locations, leaving customers questioning where to make payments

Many customers of a car dealership that abruptly closed its doors are concerned that their cars could be repossessed at no fault of their own.

How law enforcement agencies are recruiting future officers in a difficult climate

Small towns and big cities alike are struggling to recruit and retain law enforcement officers amid national controversy over the police profession. Many veteran officers are retiring, leaving agencies in a bidding war for qualified candidates — as they try to hire the next generation to protect and serve.

‘Flabbergasted’: Jacksonville homeowner says she learned her house was listed for rent after someone came to look at it

A Jacksonville woman says her home was listed for rent on several websites without her consent in February.

What to know before hiring a mover

The News4JAX I-TEAM is digging deeper into damages caused by moving companies, and what we learned may surprise you.

Investigators find no wrongdoing after postal worker dies in Putnam County dog attack

Pamela Rock was mauled by five dogs that got out of a fenced-in yard after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said the postal worker’s mail truck had broken down on a dirt road.

I-TEAM looks back at crashes that have sent cars off the Buckman Bridge

The News4JAX I-TEAM took a look back at crashes that sent vehicles off the Buckman Bridge.

I-TEAM: Local contractor accused of taking money and not finishing the job

Local contractor and owner of North Florida Leisure, James Couturier, owes tens of thousands of dollars to several Jacksonville homeowners who said they either paid him for screened patios that were not finished, or he didn’t start the work.

Charges against man beaten at Camden County jail dropped

Charges against a man beaten at the Camden County jail have been dropped.

I-TEAM: Fatal underride crashes in US are ‘grossly underreported,’ attorney says. Here’s why

The News4JAX I-TEAM is digging deeper in to a deadly type of crash, where cars and SUVs can go under the trailer of a semitruck.

I-TEAM: St. Johns County semi crash may not have been deadly if underride guards were in place

An 84-year-old man from St. Johns died in an early morning crash when his SUV went under a tractor-trailer in St. Johns County.

How a Jacksonville mental health program is keeping people arrested dozens of times out of jail & hospitals

It’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.

Facing high rent in Florida? Experts say vacation rentals could be part of the problem

The News4JAX I-TEAM found that short-term vacation rentals are helping to drive up traditional rents in Northeast Florida, and it's not just in tourist hot spots.

State: Jacksonville man used nearly $1M in PPP funds to purchase Rolex, vintage Jaguar roadster

Kenneth Steven Landers is facing up to 30 years behind bars.

I-TEAM: State voting records show 22 people convicted of felony sex offenses voted in 2020 general election in Duval County

Man charged in murder of Jared Bridegan pleads not guilty

The man arrested in connection with the death of Jared Bridegan appeared in Duval County court Monday morning for his arraignment.

Conspiracy that led to Jared Bridegan’s murder began just over a month before targeted ambush shooting in Jax Beach: court records

The state attorney’s office filed the formal charges against the man arrested in connection with the shooting death last year of a father of four in Jacksonville Beach, Duval County court records show.

I-TEAM: Jacksonville man accused of using 3D printer to make guns, selling homemade weapons pleads not guilty

A Jacksonville man accused of using a 3D printer to make machine guns and other firearms from his home pleaded not guilty Friday to multiple federal charges.

I-TEAM: Body cameras to be deployed in Baker County Detention Facility

After obtaining the latest inspection report and a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, the News4JAX I-TEAM has learned some major changes are in the works for the Baker County Detention Center, where there have been complaints of inhumane conditions and the mistreatment of immigrants.

Renters’ Rights: What should you do if you are served with an eviction notice

The News4JAX I-TEAM frequently hears from tenants panicked about receiving an eviction notice. We want to make sure you know your rights as a renter.

‘It’s very scary’: Former administrator says state mental health facilities low on nursing staff & physicians, presenting ‘real danger’

A former leader of the Northeast Florida State Hospital says the situation with patients at the hospital is “very scary.”