Nassau County leaders scrambling to expand fire department amid population growthNews4Jax started investigating whether the county has adequate fire services to keep up with the growth.
Women held captive, sold as sex slaves in JacksonvilleThe News4Jax I-TEAM combed through eight recent human trafficking arrests in Duval County.
Florida SB 76 could change how insurance companies cover old roof replacementsIf the roof on your home in Florida is more than 10 years old, the cost to replace is could change dramatically if proposed legislation becomes law.
‘We have to start somewhere’: City, JEA commit $26.8M to continue septic tank phaseoutsAs part of the plan, the city will put forth $14.3 million and JEA will chip in another $12.5 to complete the project started in 2016 to phase out septic tanks in the Bil...
Plan calls for $100M to remove septic tanks in Jacksonville’s underserved neighborhoodsJacksonville City Council President Tommy Hazouri has filed legislation calling for $100 million to remove septic tanks in underserved neighborhoods.
St. Augustine Diocese did not disclose priest was under investigation, AG’s office saysTop leaders with the Diocese of St. Augustine did not disclose to state prosecutors investigating sex abuse within Florida churches that one of its priests was the subjec...
Consumer Alert: Parents, check your pantry for this baby food!A government investigation revealed several major brands of baby food products contained arsenic and lead.
$6M needed to complete septic tank phaseout program in Jacksonville’s Beverly Hills East neighborhood
Deadly defect? Deaths expose flaws in semi-truck designA Florida mother calls it a “deadly defect,” a flaw in the design of semi-trucks that records show is claiming hundreds of lives each year.
Law enforcement prepares for possibility of armed militias, voter suppression at Florida polling placesWith just four days until election day, and tensions high across the country, law enforcement agencies are finalizing plans for security at voting sites.
2 Jacksonville health care facilities involved in massive ransomware attackHospitals are on high alert as federal authorities confirm they’re investigating “credible threats” from Russian hackers trying to steal patient data and lock up health c...
Federal judge orders USPS to lift limits on extra trips & overtime one week before electionA federal judge on Tuesday night issued a sweeping new set of orders for United States Postal Service leadership, reversing the limits Postmaster General Louis Dejoy impo...
Social justice committee preparing to make announcement about septic tank programA group in Jacksonville, whose sole purpose is to address racial and social inequalities in neighborhoods, is preparing to make an announcement about the septic tank prog...
Despite online intimidation, officials say election is still secureDespite foreign interference in a contentious election, U.S. intelligence officials say the November election will be fair and accurate.
St. Johns Riverkeeper suggests different approach to septic tank problemThe septic tank phaseout program hit a huge snag recently because the costs are higher than the city of Jacksonville planned for. The St. Johns Riverkeeper is suggesting ...
Councilwoman says she’s committed to finding money to complete septic tank phaseout programThe News4Jax I-TEAM is hearing from more people living in one Jacksonville neighborhood who say they’ve suffered decades of neglect at the hands of the city.
For high school athletics, coronavirus concerns go beyond the finances of footballIf there are high school football games in 2020 — the COVID-19 pandemic controls that schedule — the revenue that football creates and the opportunities that it provides ...
Here’s what local school districts are spending on COVID-19 safetyAs districts prepare to reopen buildings for the new school year, education leaders are outfitting their facilities with the equipment and supplies to minimize the spread...
I-TEAM: Inmate claims coronavirus ‘spreading’ fast at Duval County jailAn inmate is speaking out about conditions inside the Duval County jail, a day after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the release of over 50 nonviolent offende...
Technical issues have made online school registration difficult for some Duval parentsTechnical issues caused problems for parents trying to sign their students up to learn online next school year. So far the district has reported low numbers of families ...
JEA fires 9 former executives. But they will still get paid for 20 weeksOn Monday, JEA confirmed nine executives were terminated without cause, according to JEA. The executives will receive 20 weeks of compensation and health benefits, JEA sa...
Attorney: Florida education commissioner can’t force schools to reopenNews4Jax I-TEAM spoke with an attorney with experience advising school boards who said the Florida Constitution gives the school board the sole power to make these decisi...
What we know about retired Jacksonville officer arrested in cold case murderAfter retiring from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, records show, accused killer William R. Baer continued to work in the Jacksonville-area for more than a decade usin...
State attorney seeks independent prosecutor for investigation into Clay County sheriffState Attorney Melissa Nelson is recusing herself from the investigation into Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels, who’s been under scrutiny from the Florida Department of...
18,000 medical masks delivered to Duval County jailHealth officials are preparing for another round of testing after an outbreak of the coronavirus at a Jacksonville detention facility.
Florida’s much-touted pay raise leaves experienced teachers feeling ignoredThe I-TEAM found at least half of the full-time teachers in Florida would qualify for a pay raise under a new funding measure signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. But those who w...
Data show racial disparity among police at Jacksonville Sheriff’s OfficeAfter George Floyd died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officers, protesters across the nation have sought an end to police brutality.
Jacksonville judge raised bail for peaceful protesters without explanation. State Attorney dropped the chargesPeaceful protestors offered jail time or bail they said they couldn’t afford only to have their charges dropped weeks later.
