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The Latest: Hundreds of 'No Kings' protests and rallies planned for Saturday over Trump’s policies

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St. Johns County government faces scrutiny over handling of harassment claims

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St. Johns County released an investigation report for claims of retaliation Friday. The employee's husband is sharing his concerns over the investigation.

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Investigation into retaliation claims related to sexual harassment in St. Johns County continues

Read full article: Investigation into retaliation claims related to sexual harassment in St. Johns County continues

An investigation into claims of retaliation for reporting sexual harassment in St. Johns County remains a topic of discussion at county commission meetings.

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Jacksonville’s Solid Waste Division sees significant reduction in overtime hours, costs after OIG investigation

Read full article: Jacksonville’s Solid Waste Division sees significant reduction in overtime hours, costs after OIG investigation

A follow-up investigation in March 2025 assessed whether appropriate actions were taken based on the OIG report. The investigation found a notable decrease in overtime hours and costs.

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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 says

The News4JAX I-TEAM has new details about an investigation into allegations against another teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

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‘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 Avenue

A man is dead after a shooting in Jacksonville’s Avondale neighborhood. It happened Saturday on St. Johns Avenue near Montgomery Place.

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2 men found shot to death in car near Moncrief Road: JSO

Read full article: 2 men found shot to death in car near Moncrief Road: JSO

Two people died after being shot and killed on Friday night in Jacksonville’s Northside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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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 year

The 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.

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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 reopened

The 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.

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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 trooper

The 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.

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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 now

A 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.

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Jacksonville police arrest couple wanted in Alabama ‘Jane Doe’ murder

Read full article: Jacksonville police arrest couple wanted in Alabama ‘Jane Doe’ murder

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office task force arrested a husband and wife linked to the mysterious death of a young girl in central Alabama.

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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 death

News4JAX 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.

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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 issued

After 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.

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‘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 TikTok

A 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.

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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 agenda

One 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.

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Volunteer lifeguards now suing Jacksonville Beach in ongoing spat

Read full article: Volunteer lifeguards now suing Jacksonville Beach in ongoing spat

A spat between the city of Jacksonville Beach and the Volunteer Life Saving Corps that appeared to have ended might not be over quite yet.

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How the FDA bungled the powdered infant formula recall

Read full article: How the FDA bungled the powdered infant formula recall

A new Consumer Reports investigation asks the simple question: Why did it take so long?

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I-TEAM: Breaking down increases in Jacksonville rents by ZIP code

Read full article: I-TEAM: Breaking down increases in Jacksonville rents by ZIP code

The 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.

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Car ends up in a ditch from a fatal car crash in Putnam County

Read full article: Car ends up in a ditch from a fatal car crash in Putnam County

A woman dies in crash on CR 309 in Putnam County.

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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 company

Federal 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.

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Jacksonville building owner terminates lease of COVID-19 testing company under scrutiny

Read full article: Jacksonville building owner terminates lease of COVID-19 testing company under scrutiny

A COVID-19 testing company with a location in downtown Jacksonville has suspended operations.

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COVID-19 testing company under scrutiny pauses operations in Jacksonville, other cities

Read full article: COVID-19 testing company under scrutiny pauses operations in Jacksonville, other cities

A COVID-19 testing company with a location in downtown Jacksonville has suspended operations.

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Still no deal reached in Jacksonville contractor’s forgery, fraud case

Read full article: Still no deal reached in Jacksonville contractor’s forgery, fraud case

Wyatt Green faces eight felony charges that could put him behind bars for years if he is convicted in a trial.

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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.

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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 seized

Following 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.

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I-TEAM obtains newly-released evidence against Donald Smith

Read full article: I-TEAM obtains newly-released evidence against Donald Smith

The News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained all of the evidence against Donald Smith, who was convicted of raping and killing 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle.

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City in talks to use federal funding to help with yard waste collection

Read full article: City in talks to use federal funding to help with yard waste collection

For months, there have been delays in picking up yard waste in Duval County neighborhoods.

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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 haulers

The 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.

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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 community

Jacksonville 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.

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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.

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JFRD: Lackawanna house catches fire Saturday morning

Read full article: JFRD: Lackawanna house catches fire Saturday morning

JACKSONVILLE, 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.

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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 undeway

The 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.

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