St. Johns County investing $30 million in Hastings
Completed projects include a new drainage system, upgraded wastewater facility, and sewer upgrades. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In a county growing as fast as St Johns County there are areas that…
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Jacksonville City Council approves $9 million in jail projects
The council approved the spending unanimously Tuesday night. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jail maintenance projects top $9 million, but could keep the building operational while the city considers moving the facility…
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Proposed state legislation targeting public utilities could cost City of Jacksonville $73 million
JEA says two recently filed bills would significantly limit the amount of money it could contribute to the City of Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new bill filed in Florida…
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Jacksonville Public Library a historic $1 million grant
The Mellon Foundation granted $1 million to the library, marking the largest private grant it has ever received. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Mellon Foundation granted the Jacksonville Public Library a…
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Holiday travel expected to ramp up with an estimated 115 million hitting the road or catching flights
As Christmas inches closer, holiday travel is expected to ramp up over the next several days. AAA anticipates roughly 115 million people will hit the road or catch a flight…
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SJC $6.3 million settlement ruling headed to state capitol
A woman injured in a crash involving a St. Johns County deputy in 2019 spoke for the first time since county commissioners approved a $6.3 million dollar settlement ST. JOHNS…
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Jacksonville lawsuit nets family $13.5 million in adoption case
Jewish Family and Community Services did not disclose a child’s Baker Act, safety plan and full diagnoses prior to adoption, lawsuit says. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The adoptive parents of a…
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Amit Patel will plead guilty to stealing $22 million from Jaguars
Amit Patel’s attorney says Patel used the team’s money to fuel his gambling addiction. He refuted claims Patel used the money to ‘live an extravagant lifestyle.’ JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The…
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Jaguars employee stole $22 million from team, federal court says
The former financial planning manager with the Jaguars is facing federal charges, accused of using the money to buy a condo, a Tesla, a $95k watch and more. JACKSONVILLE, Fla….
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Councilman criticizes Sheriff Waters after JSO says it needs $9 million to repair jail
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As talks continue about building a new jail and sheriff’s office in Jacksonville, it’s also becoming a political issue. On Friday, the city council learned it would…
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