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UNF gets its chance to shine as high school basketball state tournament arrives in town
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (866+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " It's one of the biggest stretches for high school athletics in Jacksonville in decades. The Florida High School Athletic Association's basketball state tournament began in town last week with the Rural classification championships and continues over the next…...
City Council president forms committee to investigate JEA
12+ hour, 45+ min ago (257+ words) The Jacksonville City Council president, who is currently under investigation for possible ethics violations, announced Tuesday that the council is launching its own investigation into the city's utility, JEA. Carrico said the city's Office of Inspector General (OIG) asked for…...
City Council president forms Special Investigatory Committee after IG requests review of JEA fees
22+ hour, 36+ min ago (804+ words) Tarik Minor, News4JAX anchor, I-TEAM reporter MORE|Timeline: How "big favor" texts sparked a JEA board shakeup and allegations about utility leadership|Jacksonville City Council president issued subpoena after controversial "big favor" text sent to JEA board member Watch the full…...
Family mourns 61-year-old killed in NW Jacksonville laundromat shooting, launches GoFundMe
8+ hour ago (237+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " A Jacksonville family is mourning the loss of a beloved father known for his vibrant presence, who was shot and killed inside a Northwest Jacksonville laundromat. On Feb. 23, 61-year-old Roderick Crawford was found shot to death at a…...
Charges dropped for JFRD employee accused of engaging in ‘prank war’; other 3 going through PTI program
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (432+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Three employees with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue accused of engaging in a "prank war" have had their future court dates canceled and are being referred to a misdemeanor pre-trial intervention program, according to court records reviewed by News4JAX. Records…...
‘Don’t want to come outside’: Westside residents distraught after 25-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (265+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Questions about pedestrian safety came to the forefront after a 25-year-old woman was killed Monday night while trying to cross 103rd Street near Kincaid Road. Residents who walk in the neighborhood said the roadway already feels dangerous and they…...
Jacksonville to consider making March 18 ‘Lil Poppa Day’ in remembrance of local rapper
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (332+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Nearly one month after it was announced that Jacksonville rapper "Lil Poppa" had died, Eastside residents gathered at City Hall on Tuesday to ask officials if March 18 could be designated as "Lil Poppa Day." March 18 is Lil Poppa…...
‘This is the people’s utility’: Carrico considering council action after IG requests review of JEA fees
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (689+ words) Tarik Minor, News4JAX anchor, I-TEAM reporter JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " After weeks of back-and-forth between JEA and City Hall -- a new twist. Council president Kevin Carrico is reviewing his options after Jacksonville's Office of Inspector General (OIG) asked for council help reviewing allegations…...
Varsity 4 Super 6 boys lacrosse: Ponte Vedra, Bolles head into Spring Break locked at 1-2
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (356+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " The Varsity 4 News4JAX Super 6 boys lacrosse rankings will be published each Tuesday in the regular season. Records are through Feb. March 9 games. Rank, previous, school, record, class Notable wins: Bartram Trail, Bishop Moore, Episcopal, Fletcher, Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Catholic,…...
Jacksonville OIG launches investigation into JEA over millions in potential unpaid capacity fees
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (562+ words) Tarik Minor, News4JAX anchor, I-TEAM reporter JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Jacksonville's Office of Inspector General (OIG) has launched an investigation into the city-owned utility JEA over millions of dollars in potential unpaid capacity fees. MORE|Timeline: How "big favor' texts sparked a JEA…...