JEA is proposing a 2.9% rate increase and will hold a public hearing on the matter in February. The trustees are expected to vote on it in March, and the higher rate would take effect April 1, 2024. JEA expects to raise $13 million in additional revenue as a resultContinue Reading
The News4JAX I-TEAM has reported on twelve in-custody deaths at the jail so far this year, including three that were just in the past month and a half. State Representatives Angie Nixon and Tracie Davis are now asking the Department of Justice for a federal investigation. The DOJ responded toContinue Reading
Early last month, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it was made aware of allegations of misconduct by a church youth group leader, Gregory Norton. Norton, 58, was accused of sexually molesting a teen that he met through functions at Oak Hill Church: Church of the Nazarene, according to JSO. TheContinue Reading
The mother of a man who died after getting shot near the Jacksonville Beach Pier on Sunday night spoke with News4JAX on Tuesday about the nightmare she’s currently living and gave more insight into her son’s relationship with the alleged suspect. Akiyah Price, 28, was arrested and charged with theContinue Reading
A Jacksonville homeowner is looking for answers after being stuck paying tens of thousands of dollars for solar panels that don’t work after the company she bought them from went out of business. Homeowner Jackie May said she signed a contract with MC Solar, a company out of Tampa, inContinue Reading
A new study is shining a light on the amount of time teenagers are spending on their cell phones and social media every day. According to the study, the average teen gets more than 200 notifications on their phone in 24 hours. The study conducted by Common Sense Media revealsContinue Reading
On Tuesday night, the Jacksonville City Council is expected to pass Mayor Donna Deegan’s $1.7 billion budget. The meeting starts at 3 p.m, two hours earlier than usual to avoid a late night which usually happens during budget votes. (Click the video player above to watch) This year, the councilContinue Reading
“Let’s be clear: House Republicans are in the middle of a civil war. The House Republican civil war is hurting hard-working American taxpayers and limiting our ability to solve problems on their behalf.” By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Amidst the looming threat of a government shutdownContinue Reading
Alejandro Carmona-Fonseca appeared in federal court on Tuesday for his sentencing. The former JSO officer, admitted to sending and requesting nude pictures from several minors. He was arrested in April 2022, and pleaded guilty last December. The government argued that Carmona used his role as a police officer to preyContinue Reading
Silent sun showers to noisy thunderstorms. We started the week with a rainfall deficit of 3 inches, so this rain is much needed and appreciated. Locally heavy rainfall with flooding will be the biggest risk for the rest of the week. Now: Scattered showers with thunderstorms, most north of I-10.Continue Reading
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