Former JEA exec testifies she didn’t speak up about controversial bonus plan because she thought board members knew

JACKSONVILLE, fla. – There was more insight on Friday into what took place behind closed doors in events that could have led to what some say would have been the…

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Ousted executive knew cost of benefit plan but didn’t disclose

Former JEA chief Melissa Dykes testifies she had ‘multiple’ conversations with now-indicted colleagues about a lucrative benefit plan tied to the utility’s sale. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The former CEO of…

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Why the sprinkler system didn’t activate at RISE Doro apartments

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The fire that destroyed the RISE Doro apartments in Downtown Jacksonville sparked just days before the final inspection that would have allowed the building’s sprinkler system to…

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Employees who said they didn’t get paid turn to legal system to get what they say is owed to them

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The four employees who told News4JAX they were suing the owner of a company they said has not paid them after three weeks of work have followed…

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Scot Peterson legal team: He didn’t need to stop Parkland shooter

The deputy’s attorney said although it might not be a popular decision, the judge must uphold the law and throw out the lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla….

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Investors say they paid hundreds for credit repaid from well-known Jacksonville entrepreneur but ‘didn’t see results’

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The complaints against a well-known Jacksonville entrepreneur accused of fraud continue to roll in as dozens tell the New4JAX I-TEAM that they invested tens of thousands of…

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‘Didn’t live her life:’ Family of 3-year-old fatally shot at JTB Apartments pleading for answers in her death

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s been one month since 3-year-old Kae’Lynn Matthews was killed in a triple shooting at JTB Apartments. Matthews and two other people were killed after, according to…

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Jacksonville homeowner gets $11K lien after she says roofing company didn’t pay for labor, supplies

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More Honest Abe Roofing customers are coming forward to the I-TEAM after getting hit with liens on their homes. The franchised roofing company laid off all its…

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Frustrated father of Ribault Middle School student wants answers after he says bus didn’t show up twice this week

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A father of a Ribault Middle School student wants the bus driver shortage to be handled differently after his child’s bus did not show up twice this…

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