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.
Former Curry staffer says he had no idea about the potential for huge bonus payouts, a continuing theme in JEA trial
Testimony on Thursday was the first time juries heard from a member of former Mayor Lenny Curryโs staff in the federal case against former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and former CFO Ryan Wannemacher, who are accused of orchestrating what some are calling the largest attempt to defraud the city of Jacksonville.
Attorney testifies former JEA CEO said he would make $40 million if JEA was sold, and had backing of Mayor Curry
Attorney Stephen Amdur testified that former CEO Aaron Zahn told him he would make $40 million through a controversial bonus plan if JEA were sold and that Zahn had former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curryโs support.
Former JEA CEO said โthe mayorโ backed $40M payout if city-owned utility was sold, attorney testifies
With less than three weeks until former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn faces trial on criminal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud, conflicting stories are emerging about the scuttled sale of the city-owned utility in 2019.
Powerful political player was under investigation in โbizarreโ scheme involving Taylor Swift tickets before suicide: SAO
A powerful political player in Jacksonville who took his own life in an Atlantic Beach parking lot last year was under investigation for a โbizarre and fraudulent schemeโ involving the promise of Taylor Swift tickets at the time of his death, according to the State Attorneyโs Office.
Jacksonville infrastructure gets a fresh set of eyes as new committee has first meeting
Preparing for a new mayor and administration in Jacksonville--transition teams are starting to meet to discuss how to better the city. Mayor-elect Donna Deegan takes the oath of office on Saturday, taking over for outgoing Mayor Lenny Curry. Wednesday โ we sat in on the first infrastructure committee meeting โ itโs a group that covers everything from potholes to police.
Going Ringside Ep. 17: How Jacksonville turned into THE UFC & Pro Wrestling hotbed
In this episode of "Going Ringside with The Local Station" we sit down with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry to discuss the UFC relationship he's developed during his term along with other fighting leagues like All Elite Wrestling. We also preview the UFC event in Jacksonville June 24th. There's also an interview with the host of the "Jenerally Sepaking" Podcast.
Moving Duval County jail to be a budget priority for incoming Jacksonville City Council president
Incoming Jacksonville City Council president Ron Salem said one of his main priorities when he takes the helm will be building a new jail and moving it away from its current home on East Bay Street downtown.
Confederate monument pedestal removed from James Weldon Johnson Park
The last remaining piece of a 125-year-old Confederate monument in the heart of downtown Jacksonville was removed over the weekend from James Weldon Johnson Park across the street from Jacksonvilleโs City Hall, as first reported by the Florida Times-Union.
Cityโs emergency operations chief resigns, citing โongoing false narrativesโ
Less than a month before the start of hurricane season, the head of Jacksonvilleโs emergency operations division has resigned from his post amid an internal investigation into what he calls โunfounded allegations.โ
Police photos show note written by prominent political donor before he was found dead in Atlantic Beach
Late last year, a prominent Northeast Florida businessman and well-known political donor Kent Stermon was found dead in his truck at the Mayport Post Office in Atlantic Beach. No foul play is suspected.
โItโs not about secrecyโ: Mayor Curry addresses critics of UF satellite campus in Jacksonville
The mayor and city council call it a game changer for Jacksonville--a new University of Florida grad school near downtown that will focus on medical, financial and even artificial intelligence education.
LeAnna Cumberโs lawyer says Mayor Lenny Curry behind โmanufactured controversyโ over JEA dealings
In 47 days, Jacksonville voters will go to the polls to elect a new mayor, and while there are seven candidates running for the spot, most of the attention lately has been on two Republicans โ LeAnna Cumber and Daniel Davis.
Mayor Lenny Curry and Attorney John Phillips respond to tweets about Kent Stermon, days before his death
A social media disagreement about Kent Stermon between Mayor Lenny Curry and local attorney John Phillips happened two days before Stermon's death. Now the News4JAX I-TEAM is hearing from both sides.
I-TEAM: High-profile political donor, who was found dead Thursday, had access card to JSO headquarters
Kent Stermon, who was not employed by the Sheriffโs Office, was given an access card to JSO headquarters for the past five years -- at the same time, he was donating thousands to GOP candidates, including former Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams.
Jacksonville wonโt โtolerate violence 1 more dayโ: Sheriff focusing additional resources to combat crime
Joined by city and state leaders, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Monday addressed a deadly drive-by shooting that occurred over the weekend, saying that the city is not defined by โsenseless violenceโ and announcing a workforce to better target violent crime.
As Florida tries to change โResign to runโ laws, Mayor curry wants voters to implement them in Jacksonville
Some Florida Republican lawmakers are looking for the state to change โResign to runโ laws so Gov. Ron DeSantis can feasibly run for president without resigning as governor. Locally, Duval County Republican Mayor Lenny Curry is pushing for Jacksonville voters to pass a โResign to runโ law.
Should elected officials resign from current post when they announce run for new position? Thatโs what Curry wants to ask voters
As Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is set to leave office in seven months, he wants voters to weigh in on the fate of other local politicians in office that are looking to switch to other elected jobs.
Crashes cause headaches around Jacksonville as Nicole floods Southbank Riverwalk
Duval County will remain under a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Nicole impacts the city, Mayor Lenny Curry announced joined by the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office and other city officials in a news conference on Thursday.
Jacksonville-area beaches reopen, but public urged to keep off dunes, stay out of ocean
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced Friday afternoon that Duval Countyโs beaches are reopening after Ian passed through the area. But while much of Jacksonville was spared by Ian, the storm did do a number on Duval Countyโs shoreline. Beachgoers are also asked to stay off the fragile dunes, and Curry warned people to stay out of the water, as there is a strong rip current risk, along with a high surf advisory.
No mandatory evacuations for Hurricane Ian, Jacksonville mayor says
After declaring a state of emergency for Duval County ahead of Hurricane Ian, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced Wednesday morning that based on the Category 4 stormโs current trajectory, he would NOT be issuing mandatory evacuation orders for the county.
โIt could possibly be a hybrid of Irmaโ: Duval County to declare state of emergency, close schools
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry declared a state of emergency for Duval County and the activation of the Emergency Operations Center, effective at noon Wednesday, as Category 3 Hurricane Ian tracks toward Florida.
Mayor Curry presents $1.5B budget proposal to Jacksonville City Council
A property tax rollback, money for riverfront development downtown, a new fire station and more money stashes away for emergencies in the reserve fund -- those were just some of the things Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry highlighted Thursday morning in his budget address to City Council.