Prosecutors on Day 1 of JEA fraud trial: Execs’ sale attempt process ‘hoodwinked’ board
The largest fraud case in the city’s history is underway. Former CEO Aaron Zahn and CFO Ryan Wannemacher are being tried together, but with separate juries. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former…
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DCPS school board meets to discuss state’s new safety management program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval County School Board on Tuesday heard a presentation about what went wrong in Parkland in 2017 when 17 people were killed in a school shooting….
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St. Johns parents tell school board not to cut nursing positions
Dozens of nurses showed up wearing scrubs in a show of solidarity at the Tuesday night school board meeting. ST JOHNS, Fla. — Several parents of St. Johns County Public…
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Florida university board votes in support of bill that prohibits colleges from spending federal funding on DEI programs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Students at the University of North Florida (UNF) rallied on campus Wednesday to show support for the university’s LGBTQ+ Center. The center was one of many resources…
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JaxPort board approves 30-year lease with Enstructure
The JaxPort board approved a 30-year lease agreement with Enstructure to use waterfront space that Southeast Toyota Distributors will vacate when it moves in 2025. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A fast-rising…
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Former board member of addiction treatment center said he heard complaints of issues before facility suddenly shut down
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Following the abrupt closure of a local non-profit’s substance abuse clinic, a former board member of River Region Human Services said he saw it coming. Richard Preston…
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Jacksonville Housing Authority board extends CEO contract, bonus
JHA CEO Dwayne Alexander won praise for his work as CEO while also facing questions from board members about whether he is the right person to lead the agency. JACKSONVILLE,…
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JHA board approves $20K bonus, 6-month contract extension as city investigation that could shake up agency looms large
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Last week, some thought Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO Dwayne Alexander would step down from his position ahead of a soon-to-be-released investigative report from the city that is…
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City council to discuss school safety, literacy, superintendent search in joint meeting with Duval school board
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville City Council is set to hold a joint meeting Monday morning with the Duval County School Board. On the agenda is a long list of topics,…
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Two Ponte Vedra development review board members resign
St. Johns County Commissioners say community support for the project was “unprecedented.” But review board members ruled the project violated county code. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — This week, two…
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