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As If! 90s Fest in St. Augustine postponed for third time amid growing frustration among ticket holders

Read full article: As If! 90s Fest in St. Augustine postponed for third time amid growing frustration among ticket holders

Organizers for the As If! 90s Fest in St. Augustine announced on Wednesday night they would postpone the event for the third time.

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‘We need this money:’ Disabled veteran fighting cancer says concrete company took $3K deposit, never issued refund

Read full article: ‘We need this money:’ Disabled veteran fighting cancer says concrete company took $3K deposit, never issued refund

A disabled Navy veteran battling terminal cancer says a Jacksonville concrete company took nearly $3,000 from him and his wife, then disappeared without doing any work or issuing a refund.

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Gov. DeSantis signs bills to protect commercial, hotel owners against squatting

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs bills to protect commercial, hotel owners against squatting

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Sarasota Monday morning.

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Dermatologist talks about the most viral beauty trends

Read full article: Dermatologist talks about the most viral beauty trends

A local dermatologist talks about the most viral beauty trends. What actually works? What isn’t worth your time and money?

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Another Douglas Anderson employee removed after ‘inappropriate conduct’ accusations

Read full article: Another Douglas Anderson employee removed after ‘inappropriate conduct’ accusations

A week after a bill sparked by controversy at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts passed unanimously in the Senate, the school confirmed yet another employee has been removed over reports of “inappropriate conduct.”

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She has been homeless for months after a fire. The city just issued a stop work order for the company working on repairs

Read full article: She has been homeless for months after a fire. The city just issued a stop work order for the company working on repairs

A Jacksonville woman says she’s been living out of suitcases and sleeping on couches for months, all while her fire-damaged townhome sits unfinished. Now, the City of Jacksonville has issued a stop work order, citing improper permits and licensing by the contractor hired to restore her home.

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‘Heartbroken, devastated’: Inmate dies following ‘incident’ involving 8 JSO corrections officers, 1 sergeant

Read full article: ‘Heartbroken, devastated’: Inmate dies following ‘incident’ involving 8 JSO corrections officers, 1 sergeant

The attorney for the family of an inmate who was critically injured in an unspecified incident involving nine Duval County jail officers said on Wednesday that the man remained hospitalized and on a ventilator.

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Sheriff Waters asks FBI to investigate ‘incident’ involving corrections officers that left inmate critically injured

Read full article: Sheriff Waters asks FBI to investigate ‘incident’ involving corrections officers that left inmate critically injured

The attorney for the family of an inmate who was critically injured in an unspecified incident involving nine Duval County jail officers said on Wednesday that the man remained hospitalized and on a ventilator.

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‘The family demands answers’: Attorney says inmate is on ventilator after ‘incident’ involving JSO jail officers

Read full article: ‘The family demands answers’: Attorney says inmate is on ventilator after ‘incident’ involving JSO jail officers

The attorney for the family of an inmate who was critically injured in an unspecified incident involving nine Duval County jail officers said on Wednesday that the man remained hospitalized and on a ventilator.

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Clean-up continues for Main Street building that was already slated for demolition before partial collapse this week

Read full article: Clean-up continues for Main Street building that was already slated for demolition before partial collapse this week

A century-old building on North Main Street was already slated for demolition before it partially collapsed on Monday, according to the property owners. Clean-up and demolition continued Wednesday as crews worked to remove the rubble that is now all that remains of the former Solomon’s Auction House.

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High winds may have contributed to Main Street building collapse: property owners

Read full article: High winds may have contributed to Main Street building collapse: property owners

The property owners of a century-old building on North Main Street said high winds may have played a role in its partial collapse on Monday evening.

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Florida lawmakers target squatters again in new legislation

Read full article: Florida lawmakers target squatters again in new legislation

Florida lawmakers are targeting squatters once again in new legislation that is expected to soon become Florida law.

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ASAP Towing owner accused of stealing nearly $194K pleads not guilty

Read full article: ASAP Towing owner accused of stealing nearly $194K pleads not guilty

An arrest warrant for ASAP Towing and Storage President Vince Serrano shows investigators believe he defrauded Floridians of nearly $194,000 by underreporting the sales prices of unclaimed vehicles while overinflating ASAP’s costs to tow, store, and sell them.

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ASAP Towing owner accused of stealing nearly $194K expected to enter not guilty plea Wednesday

Read full article: ASAP Towing owner accused of stealing nearly $194K expected to enter not guilty plea Wednesday

An arrest warrant for ASAP Towing and Storage President Vince Serrano shows investigators believe he defrauded Floridians of nearly $194,000 by underreporting the sales prices of unclaimed vehicles while overinflating ASAP’s costs to tow, store, and sell them.

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Troubled Serenata Beach Club reopens with new name, new ownership in Ponte Vedra Beach

Read full article: Troubled Serenata Beach Club reopens with new name, new ownership in Ponte Vedra Beach

The former Serenata Beach Club has a new name, new owners, and new look. The private club is now the South Ponte Vedra Ocean Club.

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A Zillow listing said an ‘historical property' in Florida had ’versatile potential.’ It was an 1800s cemetery

Read full article: A Zillow listing said an ‘historical property' in Florida had ’versatile potential.’ It was an 1800s cemetery

Last week, locals voiced concerns over missing headstones after a known cemetery from the 1800s was cleared. The land is also the site of the “The Battle of Braddocks Farm.”

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New documents reveal details of alleged multimillion dollar Jacksonville Ponzi scheme

Read full article: New documents reveal details of alleged multimillion dollar Jacksonville Ponzi scheme

Jacksonville real estate broker Cedric Griffin is now behind bars after years on the run, facing accusations of orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of nearly $6 million.

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Florida Justice: News4JAX's True Crime Documentary Series

Read full article: Florida Justice: News4JAX's True Crime Documentary Series

Florida Justice is News4JAX's true crime documentary series hosted by Morning Show anchor and I-TEAM reporter Jennifer Waugh.

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DA misconduct, towing fraud allegations, and unfinished homes: The biggest stories the I-TEAM uncovered in 2024

Read full article: DA misconduct, towing fraud allegations, and unfinished homes: The biggest stories the I-TEAM uncovered in 2024

Whether you came knocking at our door or we came knocking at someone else’s, the News4JAX I-Team was on top of uncovering answers in Northeast Florida in 2024.

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Persons of interest identified in decades-old Green Cove Springs suspicious death case as family waits for answers

Read full article: Persons of interest identified in decades-old Green Cove Springs suspicious death case as family waits for answers

Investigators have identified persons of interest in the suspicious death of Melinda Holder, who disappeared in 1989.

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State mandate minus funding only intensifying Jacksonville’s homelessness crisis, mayor says

Read full article: State mandate minus funding only intensifying Jacksonville’s homelessness crisis, mayor says

Mayor Donna Deegan said funding is a key issue in the push to help people who are experiencing homelessness.

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Underreported sales prices and fraudulent deductions: How JSO says ASAP Towing owner stole nearly $194,000

Read full article: Underreported sales prices and fraudulent deductions: How JSO says ASAP Towing owner stole nearly $194,000

An arrest warrant for ASAP Towing and Storage President Vince Serrano shows investigators believe he defrauded Floridians of nearly $194,000 by underreporting the sales prices of unclaimed vehicles while overinflating ASAP’s costs to tow, store, and sell them.

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ASAP Towing owner arrested, accused of defrauding the State of Florida of more than $190,000: arrest report

Read full article: ASAP Towing owner arrested, accused of defrauding the State of Florida of more than $190,000: arrest report

The owner of ASAP Towing turned himself in to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Wednesday and was charged with grand theft and organized fraud, according to his arrest report.

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Lee County investigation finds DCPS superintendent raised his voice, used profanity in interactions with former employee

Read full article: Lee County investigation finds DCPS superintendent raised his voice, used profanity in interactions with former employee

The News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained the results of an investigation of Duval County’s top educator.

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State investigators find no criminal evidence after looking into sky-high water bills at Westside mobile home park

Read full article: State investigators find no criminal evidence after looking into sky-high water bills at Westside mobile home park

The State Attorney’s Office closed an investigation into a Westside mobile home park after it found no criminal evidence in the case of a tenant who was hit with outrageously high water bills last year.

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Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7

Read full article: Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7

Records obtained by News4JAX show there were issues with the gangway in Sapelo Island prior to the collapse that killed seven people in late October.

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Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7

Read full article: Email chain from 2022 discusses loud popping noise, cracks and other issues on Georgia gangway that collapsed, killed 7

Records obtained by News4JAX show there were issues with the gangway in Sapelo Island prior to the collapse that killed seven people in late October.

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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.

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‘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 construction

Some 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.

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3 weeks after moving into their forever home, an Orange Park couple was forced out. Here’s what happened

Read full article: 3 weeks after moving into their forever home, an Orange Park couple was forced out. Here’s what happened

A routine air duct cleaning drove an Orange Park couple from their home.

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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 says

The News4JAX I-TEAM looked into the criminal past of the man accused of fatally shooting Jacksonville Correctional Officer Brad McNew early Saturday.

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‘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 neglect

The 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.

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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 drugs

To 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.

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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 company

The 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.

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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 auction

The 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.

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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 lawsuit

A Jacksonville councilman has filed a class action lawsuit against a local outdoor kitchen and hot tub company.

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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 state

The News4JAX I-TEAM learned new details on a state investigation revealing chaos in the process of reporting teacher misconduct in Duval County Public Schools.

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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 son

A Jacksonville woman spoke out after a terrifying drive-by shooting early Thursday morning left her home riddled with bullets, narrowly missing her family.

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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 year

The 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.

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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 law

A woman accused of squatting in a Jacksonville home more than a year ago agreed to plead guilty and pay restitution to the homeowner.

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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.

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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 did

A 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.

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Hackers could’ve released personal Florida medical data

Read full article: Hackers could’ve released personal Florida medical data

An internet hacker group claims it released sensitive Florida Department of Health data,

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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: report

An internet hacker group claims it released sensitive Florida Department of Health data,

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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 home

A 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.

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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 web

The 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.

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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 faster

For the first time, News4JAX cameras were rolling to see how local first responders train to find vulnerable Duval County residents who wander off.

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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 homeowner

A 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.

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Non-jury trial date set for Serenata Beach Club foreclosure case

Read full article: Non-jury trial date set for Serenata Beach Club foreclosure case

After a court hearing on the pending Serenata Beach Club foreclosure, a non-jury trial date was set for July 18.

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Florida Department of Health cyberattack has caused problems for funeral homes

Read full article: Florida Department of Health cyberattack has caused problems for funeral homes

One 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.

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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 group

Some 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.

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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 access

The 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.

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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 project

Some 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.

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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 sale

The 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.

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Do you have contractor fraud questions? We want to hear them

Read full article: Do you have contractor fraud questions? We want to hear them

We hear about contractor fraud happening in our community daily. It’s the most common complaint sent to the I-TEAM.

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Cracking the code on negotiating with a cyber extortionist

Read full article: Cracking the code on negotiating with a cyber extortionist

From 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.”

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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 devices

Card 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.

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Woman accused of squatting in Jacksonville home last year now faces criminal charges

Read full article: Woman accused of squatting in Jacksonville home last year now faces criminal charges

A woman accused of squatting in a Jacksonville home more than a year ago is now facing criminal charges.

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I-TEAM: Local outdoor kitchen company is under investigation

Read full article: I-TEAM: Local outdoor kitchen company is under investigation

Customers 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.

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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 suppliers

A local roofing company is going out of business and customers are getting hit with liens from the suppliers who’ve gone unpaid.

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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 customers

A St. Marys heating and air company is being accused of abandoning jobs that they’ve been paid for.

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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 relief

Three Florida property insurance companies have either announced a reduction in their rates or the desire to pass some relief on to homeowners.

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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 unfinished

A St. Marys heating and air company is being accused of abandoning jobs that they’ve been paid for.

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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 explains

The 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.

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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 recovers

The 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.

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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 story

Advocacy. Accountability. Results.Those are three characteristics that anyone a part of the News4JAX I-TEAM carries with them as they tackle each story.

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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 complaints

In 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.

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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 dry

In 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.

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DeSantis officially signs bill to combat squatting; giving property owners ‘positive hope’

Read full article: DeSantis officially signs bill to combat squatting; giving property owners ‘positive hope’

State lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill to combat squatting.

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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, renamed

A Fort Lauderdale-based real estate group has purchased two Jacksonville properties and renamed them.

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Serenata Beach Club announces policy changes requiring members to spend more on amenities

Read full article: Serenata Beach Club announces policy changes requiring members to spend more on amenities

A new hearing is scheduled for the private beach club on South Ponte Vedra Beach facing foreclosure.

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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.

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I-TEAM: Russian cybergang responsible for the cybertheft in Jacksonville Beach

Read full article: I-TEAM: Russian cybergang responsible for the cybertheft in Jacksonville Beach

A 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.

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Cybercriminals are holding data from Jacksonville Beach for ransom

Read full article: Cybercriminals are holding data from Jacksonville Beach for ransom

A 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.

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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 says

The News4JAX I-TEAM uncovered more evidence of possible water contamination at an Arlington apartment complex.

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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 roads

The 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.

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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 damage

More drivers say their claims were denied for damage to their vehicles on a stretch of I-10, between Chaffee Road and Hammond Boulevard.

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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 charged

The 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.

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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.

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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 today

A 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.

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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 conditions

An 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.

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Florida lawmakers unanimously pass bill to combat squatting; giving property owners ‘positive hope’

Read full article: Florida lawmakers unanimously pass bill to combat squatting; giving property owners ‘positive hope’

State lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill to combat squatting.

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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 intestines

After 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.

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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 possession

St. 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.

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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, funds

The 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.

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I-TEAM: Jacksonville pool contractor accused of abandoning jobs

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Customers 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.

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‘The toilets were burping at us’: Frustrated tenants describe unsanitary Arlington apartment complex

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Tenants at an Arlington apartment complex expressed their frustrations to the News4JAX I-TEAM about its unsanitary living conditions.

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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 show

Newly released details into a June 2023 fatal crash are shedding a spotlight on the dangers of illegal street racing.

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Jacksonville entrepreneur announces reopening of credit repair office amid fraud lawsuits

Read full article: Jacksonville entrepreneur announces reopening of credit repair office amid fraud lawsuits

A local entrepreneur accused of scamming her clients with misleading investment opportunities is reopening a credit repair office on Jacksonville’s Southside.

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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 developer

Imagine 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.

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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 battle

A 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.

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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 loom

A 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.

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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 surgery

The 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.

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‘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 leg

The 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.

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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 accountable

Following 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.

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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 why

Without saying what apartment complex you live in, tell us if you feel safe or unsafe living there and why?

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Safe Space: Who’s responsible when a crime occurs on a property?

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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?

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Why don’t more stores press charges against shoplifters?

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Retailers in Florida lost more than $5.4 billion in revenue to theft in 2022, according to the National Retail Federation. In Georgia, it was more than $2.3 billion.

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Up in Flames: What you should know about the rise of lithium-ion battery fires

Read full article: Up in Flames: What you should know about the rise of lithium-ion battery fires

Firefighters are sounding the alarm over the rapid rise of lithium-ion battery fires.

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‘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 claims

The 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.

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