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Social media influencer connected to troubled Westside apartments says he doesn’t own it anymore. Records link his LLC
Read full article: Social media influencer connected to troubled Westside apartments says he doesn’t own it anymore. Records link his LLCTwo days after residents of a Westside apartment complex had their water restored following days without service, the News4JAX I-TEAM is looking into the owner of the property, who, JEA confirmed, has now paid the thousands of dollars that were owed.
Water is back at a Westside apartment complex after days without service. But residents don’t know how long it will last
Read full article: Water is back at a Westside apartment complex after days without service. But residents don’t know how long it will lastResidents of a Westside apartment complex, who just had their water restored after days without service, said this is not the only issue that they have to deal with while living in this property.
Owner’s unpaid bills left Westside apartment residents without water for days, JEA says. News4JAX helped restore it
Read full article: Owner’s unpaid bills left Westside apartment residents without water for days, JEA says. News4JAX helped restore itResidents of a Westside apartment complex will finally have their water restored on Tuesday evening after going days without running water due to the owner’s unpaid bills, according to JEA.
A Jacksonville woman says she spent thousands on laser hair removal, only for the business to abruptly close weeks later
Read full article: A Jacksonville woman says she spent thousands on laser hair removal, only for the business to abruptly close weeks laterCustomers who spent thousands of dollars at LivSmooth laser hair removal clinics say they were blindsided when the company suddenly shut down all of its Florida locations.
The condo flood was bad. What happened after their insurance got involved was worse, Jacksonville newlyweds say
Read full article: The condo flood was bad. What happened after their insurance got involved was worse, Jacksonville newlyweds sayMonths after a burst pipe flooded their condo, a Jacksonville couple is still out of their home, and they blame their insurance company for the delays.
Judge signs order for civil arrest of Jacksonville woman accused of defrauding hundreds in an Airbnb investment scheme
Read full article: Judge signs order for civil arrest of Jacksonville woman accused of defrauding hundreds in an Airbnb investment schemeA local businesswoman who built a brand around mentoring others on Airbnb investing could face arrest by the end of the day.
Nassau County sergeant accused in ‘double-dipping’ probe was suspended in 2023 for making racially insensitive remarks
Read full article: Nassau County sergeant accused in ‘double-dipping’ probe was suspended in 2023 for making racially insensitive remarksA Nassau County sergeant, who is one of six deputies who were recently under investigation, had been previously suspended for making racially insensitive remarks, according to the internal investigation report.
Florida Justice, Betraying the Badge: Next encore presentation of the series airs June 15
Read full article: Florida Justice, Betraying the Badge: Next encore presentation of the series airs June 15The first installment of Florida Justice looks at how investigators uncovered police corruption in Jacksonville 27 years ago.
‘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 refundA 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.
The fire at JAX hourly garage is raising questions about auto insurance coverage. Who’s liable in case of damage?
Read full article: The fire at JAX hourly garage is raising questions about auto insurance coverage. Who’s liable in case of damage?As drivers began to collect their vehicles on Tuesday from the parking garage that caught fire at the Jacksonville International Airport, many car owners have been left wondering about the safety of retrieving their vehicles and whether auto insurance will help cover the potential damage.
Veteran mistakenly declared dead by VA fights for benefits, recognition: ‘I’m still alive’
Read full article: Veteran mistakenly declared dead by VA fights for benefits, recognition: ‘I’m still alive’A local Army veteran is speaking out after being mistakenly declared dead by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), saying the error has left him without disability benefits, healthcare, or recognition from the very agency meant to support him.
Another Douglas Anderson employee removed after ‘inappropriate conduct’ accusations
Read full article: Another Douglas Anderson employee removed after ‘inappropriate conduct’ accusationsA 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.”
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 repairsA 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.
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 weekA 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.
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 ownersThe 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.
JEA, City of Jacksonville making progress on ‘Septic Tank Phaseout’ program, beginning to target new areas
Read full article: JEA, City of Jacksonville making progress on ‘Septic Tank Phaseout’ program, beginning to target new areasThe City of Jacksonville and JEA are making progress on their “Septic Tank Phaseout” program, with three major projects now completed.
‘We need...open season on the homeless’: St. Johns County deputy’s social media comment sparks internal inquiry
Read full article: ‘We need...open season on the homeless’: St. Johns County deputy’s social media comment sparks internal inquiryThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is deciding if disciplinary actions will be implemented against one of its deputies following a public comment on a social media site.
A local couple fell prey to a Facebook hack. It spiraled into a series of fraud attempts and a helpless feeling
Read full article: A local couple fell prey to a Facebook hack. It spiraled into a series of fraud attempts and a helpless feelingIt all started with a hacked Facebook account, which quickly escalated into a web of fraud.
ASAP Towing owner accused of stealing nearly $194K pleads not guilty
Read full article: ASAP Towing owner accused of stealing nearly $194K pleads not guiltyAn 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.
Court hearing postponed for ASAP Towing owner accused of stealing nearly $194K
Read full article: Court hearing postponed for ASAP Towing owner accused of stealing nearly $194KAn 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.
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 BeachThe former Serenata Beach Club has a new name, new owners, and new look. The private club is now the South Ponte Vedra Ocean Club.
Historic Putnam County cemetery dating back to 1800s bulldozed. Locals report missing headstones for sale
Read full article: Historic Putnam County cemetery dating back to 1800s bulldozed. Locals report missing headstones for saleOutrage is growing in Putnam County after reports surfaced that a historic cemetery dating back to the 1800s was cleared and headstones are now missing.
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 2024Whether 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.
Persons of interest identified in decades-old suspicious death as Green Cove Springs family waits for answers
Read full article: Persons of interest identified in decades-old suspicious death as Green Cove Springs family waits for answersInvestigators in Green Cove Springs have identified persons of interest in the suspicious death of Melinda Holder, who disappeared in 1989.
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 saysMayor Donna Deegan said funding is a key issue in the push to help people who are experiencing homelessness.
Rising corporate ownership of Jacksonville apartments is contributing to higher costs. Here’s who owns where you live
Read full article: Rising corporate ownership of Jacksonville apartments is contributing to higher costs. Here’s who owns where you live72% of local apartment complexes are owned by corporate investment firms
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 $194,000An 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.
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 employeeThe News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained the results of an investigation of Duval County’s top educator.
EWU president who resigned from JEA board was facing possible removal due to 58% meeting attendance record
Read full article: EWU president who resigned from JEA board was facing possible removal due to 58% meeting attendance recordThe News4JAX I-TEAM has learned a JEA board member resigned last week after he faced the possibility of removal.
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 7Records obtained by News4JAX show there were issues with the gangway in Sapelo Island prior to the collapse that killed seven people in late October.
Ramp inspection report of Sapelo Island gangway found no issues 10 months prior to dock collapse
Read full article: Ramp inspection report of Sapelo Island gangway found no issues 10 months prior to dock collapseThere were “no areas of concern” when the gangway was last inspected in December, according to investigators.
After state officials release records on Georgia dock collapse, expert says gangway ‘should hold 40 people easily’
Read full article: After state officials release records on Georgia dock collapse, expert says gangway ‘should hold 40 people easily’The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has started releasing documents related to a dock gangway collapse in Georgia that killed seven people, including four from Jacksonville.
‘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 constructionSome 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.
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 saysThe News4JAX I-TEAM looked into the criminal past of the man accused of fatally shooting Jacksonville Correctional Officer Brad McNew early Saturday.
‘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 neglectThe 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.
Officer facing armed kidnapping charges previously disciplined by JSO for making homophobic comments
Read full article: Officer facing armed kidnapping charges previously disciplined by JSO for making homophobic commentsAlmost a year before Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer Brian Housend was arrested in Nassau County and accused of stalking and armed kidnapping of a woman he had a previous relationship with, Housend was investigated by JSO after he was accused of making racist and homophobic statements.