Looking back at former mayorโs ties to proposed JEA sale after former utility CEOโs conviction
Former Chief Executive Officer of JEA, Aaron Zahn, found guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud on Friday and could spend 25 years in prison. His Chief Financial Officer, Ryan Wannemacher, was found not guilty. Those who were on hand when the proposed sale of JEA was beginning to play out, are starting to speak out.
First Coast Gems: discover the hidden secrets of Pughโs Automotive, antique cars galore!
Sometimes you find the coolest local gems by just driving by, popping in and taking a look. That's exactly what happened when News4JAX photojournalist Mark Clanton and I spotted Pugh's Automotive off Lenox Avenue on the Westside!
Security guard โseverelyโ beaten in head with hammer during robbery at Eastside apartment complex
A man was transported to a hospital with serious injuries after he was beaten in the head with a hammer during a robbery at an apartment complex downtown Sunday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
18-year-old mystery: Sister still advocating for her brotherโs unsolved murder after his case went cold
Joe Denard Harrell was 25 years old when he was shot and killed in the Brentwood neighborhood in 2006. Now, the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office is putting his story in the limelight in hopes of getting answers in an 18-year-old case that has gone cold.
Dharma Jax will be live from The Stout Snug
Dharma Jax consists of three members who landed in Jacksonville from Cuba.ย Their dynamic performances are high energy mixed with mashed up songs and originals in English and Spanish.ย They will be performing at the Stout Snug Saturday night from 5 - 8pm with Love Monkey headlining the night.ย The band showcased one of their original songs to entice people to check out this show.ย It was also a way for them to earn a spot on a future River City Beats segment.ย ย Facebook / Instagram:ย ย @dharmajax
Ameris Bank introduces $7.5M homeownership program to help minority communities after โredliningโ settlement in October
Ameris Bank is helping people in Black and Hispanic communities become homeowners with a nearly $8 million new program, aiming to add generational wealth through access to loan assistance.
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.
Former Jacksonville funeral home director facing 10 new felony charges, funeral licenses permanently revoked
Elliott Grahamโs attorney filed a motion to reduce his clientโs bond, but on Thursday, the court postponed that request and advised his lawyer that more charges are coming. They will revisit that motion when the additional charges are filed.
Day by day: A look back at the testimony from key witnesses in the trial of two former JEA execs
Jurors in the trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher are now considering the testimony of more than 30 witnesses, which they heard over the course of 14 days of court proceedings, as they deliberate whether the two men are guilty or not guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud.
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 didnโt 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 2010โฆbut JSOโs own records show some allegations were never followed up on.
20-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to accidentally shooting 19-year-old while making TikTok video sentenced to 5 years
A 20-year-old Jacksonville woman who pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges stemming from the shooting death of a 19-year-old woman last year has been sentenced to 5 years in prison.
River City Beats presents Bruce Allen
Best known for his collaborations with the dynamic duo, Allen & Allen, comprised of Allen Wiggins on saxophone and Bruce Allen on piano. Accolades include: Two-Time Stellar Award winner and most recently the Wayman Tisdale Jazz Award. Bruce performed at Carnegie Hall, NBC Today Show, Opened for Kirk Whalum, Boney James and Melba Moore just to name a few.
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.
Northeast Florida homes become less affordable as prices, sales increase in February: report
Home prices shot up in February and sales increased which made the possibility of buying a home even less affordable in Northeast Florida, according to a report released Monday by the Northeast Florida Association Realtors (NEFAR).
Life of trailblazing Jacksonville icon Betty Holzendorf celebrated with hometown service
Trailblazer and Jacksonville native Betty Holzendorf, who served in both the Florida House and Florida Senate, was laid to rest Monday at Jacksonville National Cemetery after a celebration of life at St. Paul AME Church on New Kings Road. She died Feb. 29 at the age of 84.
Water analysis from Arlington apartment complex shows โvast amounts of bacteriaโ 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.
Why Amit Patelโs attorneys say judge should go easy on man who feds say lived โlife of luxuryโ with stolen Jags money
Former Jaguars employee Amit Patel has admitted to stealing more than $22 million from the team over three years and could face up to 30 years in prison. His attorneys are asking the judge for mercy -- and little to no prison time.
Man shot in head, stomach while sitting inside parked car in Englewood neighborhood; suspect caught: JSO
A man in his 40s was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries following a Thursday afternoon shooting in the Englewood neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How improvements to 121 Financial Ballpark will help downtown growth
Ken Babby, the Jumbo Shrimp owner, is our guest for This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. He speaks with gratitude, conviction, and appreciation of the business he owns and operates in Jacksonville.
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 Attorneyโs 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 childโs funeral costs.
I-TEAM: Jacksonville pool contractor accused of abandoning jobs
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.