Jacksonville pool contractor accused of abandoning jobs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Customers who contracted with Waterpools Jacksonville tell the News4JAX I-TEAM they’re dealing with unfinished projects and poor workmanship. The owner of the company says it’s all because…
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City works to hire more lifeguards in 2024 after staffing issues led to pool closures last summer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After multiple closures due to renovations and staffing issues last summer, Jacksonville’s Department of Parks and Recreation said it has worked diligently to ensure there are more…
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City of Jacksonville sues owner of Northside apartments after issues with overflowing trash, neglected swimming pool
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The owners of an apartment complex on Northside — that saw overflowing trash and a neglected swimming pool — are now the targets of a new lawsuit…
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Woman might have drowned in pool at apartment complex in Mandarin
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman died Thursday after she was found unresponsive in a pool at her apartment complex on San Jose Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. JSO Sgt….
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Customers affected by Florida pool contractor’s unfinished work could file claim to receive money back
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Customers who claimed a pool contractor took hundreds of thousands of dollars without finishing the work could get some money back from a state restitution fund. The…
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Florida pool contractor gives up licenses after facing multiple of complaints from Jacksonville-area residents
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A pool contractor accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars from customers in Jacksonville and around the state and not finishing the jobs will be giving…
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Frustrated St. Johns County homeowner turns into TikTok star sharing issues with local pool builders
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Two St. Johns County homeowners are expressing their frustrations after paying tens of thousands of dollars to swimming pool contractor Russell Builders, and months later,…
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Embattled owner of Florida pool company accused of abandoning dozens of jobs due in front of state licensing board
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The owner of Staycation Pools & Spas is due before the DBPR and state licensing board next Thursday on more than 50 complaints against him. Jordan Hidalgo,…
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