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Homeless camp dismantled near Orange Park Mall

AT&T, Verizon delay some 5G after airlines raise alarm

Homeless camp dismantled near Orange Park Mall

I-TEAM: New test results show elevated bacteria levels in Pottsburg Creek

New test results show elevated bacteria levels in Pottsburg Creek, where a pump malfunctioned over the weekend at a wastewater site on Holiday Road, the News4JAX I-TEAM has learned.

Councilman’s message to car clubs: Get off public property or buy your own place

Jacksonville leaders are speaking out about the ongoing controversy involving large car clubs around the city.

I-TEAM: 90,000 gallons of raw sewage overflows into Pottsburg Creek

State regulators and inspectors at Jacksonville’s utility company are investigating a stinky situation that could be an environmental hazard to local waterways.

Local car group speaks following street takeover complaints

Burnouts, doughnuts and loud engines are a lifestyle for car club members like Lukas Lopez with the 904 Banditz.

Jacksonville mother pushes to remove gang violence-related music videos from social media

Eight years after her son’s shooting death, viral rap music videos have opened old wounds for Tonya Love. Love said she was shocked recently to see a video mocking her son’s death go viral on TikTok. “I heard my son’s name, Prosper, I’m like oh my God. It brought tears to my eyes,” Love said.

I-TEAM gets results for Jacksonville area where yard waste was piled up for over 8 weeks

The News4JAX I-TEAM is working to get more answers to your concerns about trash troubles in Jacksonville.

I-TEAM: Rent rate hikes as high as $400; residents asking for help

Dozens of families are reaching out to the News4JAX I-TEAM following an investigation into rising rent in Jacksonville.

I-TEAM: Federal health agency investigating complaints related to COVID-19 testing company

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.

Jacksonville tenants left feeling powerless as rental costs skyrocket

If you’ve recently received notice that your rent is increasing dramatically, you are not alone.

I-TEAM: Complaints continue over car groups driving erratically in vacant parking lots

The News4JAX I-TEAM is investigating more complaints about car groups that are damaging large parking lots around the Jacksonville area.

No end in sight for recycling suspension in Jacksonville

There is no end in sight for the suspension of curbside recycling pickup in Jacksonville.

I-TEAM: What are your legal rights if you are not paid what you’re owed

Many of you have reached out asking the I-TEAM for help after a ransomware attack knocked out the payroll systems used by several local businesses.

Some UF Health workers still waiting for pay following delays due to ransomware attack

The News4JAX I-TEAM is hearing from more UF Health Jacksonville employees who are tired of waiting for IOUs after a ransomware attack.

I-TEAM: State threatening to suspend Carvana’s license to sell cars in Florida

The News4JAX I-TEAM has uncovered new troubles for the online used car dealer Carvana, which could lose its license to sell cars in the state of Florida.

I-TEAM: Store owner agrees to help with medical bills after puppy needed heart surgery

A St. Augustine couple who recently purchased a puppy from a pet store at the Avenues Mall said that they were soon met with hefty bills after the dog required a life-saving heart surgery.

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.

I-TEAM: Couple says Jacksonville pet store should foot bill of puppy’s surgery

After purchasing a puppy from Jacksonville pet store, a St. Augustine couple told the News4JAX I-TEAM that they were soon met with hefty bills after the dog required a life-saving heart surgery.

Local health care workers fed up with payroll delays triggered by ransomware attack

The I-TEAM has received calls and emails from health care workers who said they are frustrated that they are getting no answers from Human Resources and their bosses about when they will be paid in full for their work during the holidays.

I-TEAM digs into Jacksonville’s contracts with trash haulers

The News4JAX I-TEAM is digging deeper into the frustrations with trash pickup in Jacksonville, taking a look at the contracts the city has with its trash haulers.

Residents of St. Johns County community concerned about ash, smoke from controlled burns

I-TEAM looks into retention pond safety

The News4JAX I-TEAM is looking into where we stand when it comes to retention pond safety.

I-TEAM: Councilman plans for City Hall meeting to address recycling drop-off issues

This week, the News4JAX I-TEAM received complaints about the city’s recycling program after a number of drop-off bins were overflowing with waste.

Hundreds of tires dumped on vacant property

A local property owner says he found hundreds of tires dumped on his vacant land.

I-TEAM: Some Jacksonville recycling drop-off bins overflowing with waste

The News4JAX I-TEAM is fielding complaints about recycling and trash piling up at drop-off sites, some of which are at city parks.

I-TEAM: Accused tow truck company owners had overbilling complaints dating back 7 years

Owners of a Jacksonville towing company once used by local law enforcement agencies now face charges of organized fraud.

NTSB: Used vehicle battery caused weeklong cargo ship fire

A cargo ship that was the scene of a fire in June was moved Sunday from Blount Island.

Man accused of pointing gun at ATF agents indicted by federal grand jury

Despite having health insurance, local mother received $26K bill after son flown to hospital

Despite having health insurance, a local mother was charged more than $26,000 after her son was flown to the hospital.

I-TEAM uncovers state action & federal lawsuit against Carvana

The News4JAX I-TEAM has uncovered more complaints against Carvana involving people who have purchased a used car from the company.

‘I thought I was going to die’: Jacksonville man claims ATF agents shot at him during search warrant

A Jacksonville man says federal agents nearly killed him while executing a search warrant for a case he’s not involved with.