Deadline approaches to submit applications for Duval County Public Schools superintendent position

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Monday is the last day to submit applications to be considered for the Duval County Public Schools superintendent position. When News4JAX talked to Duval County School…

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Tennessee-based JEA executive released from her position just after receiving massive raise

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Laura Dutton, who is JEA’s chief strategy officer, was released from her position at the city-owned utility company, according to a statement News4JAX received Wednesday from JEA….

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St. Johns County Attorney appears to be leaving his position

As David Migut plans to leave, legal issues impact the county commissioners, his bosses. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — It appears the St. Johns County’s top lawyer will be leaving…

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Former candidate for Jacksonville sheriff Lakesha Burton steps down from city position to care for husband

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Lakesha Burton, Jacksonville’s Director of Community Initiatives, has stepped down from her role. The city said she is leaving her post to focus on the health of…

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St. Johns County says it does not plan to rehire former fire chief in new position despite grievance

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A former St. Johns County fire chief wants to be rehired in another position after he said he was asked to resign, but the county…

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Randy DeFoor has taken her name out of the running for the position of Jacksonville’s general counsel

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The woman who was the top choice of Mayor Donna Deegan, has pulled her name out of the running for the city’s general counsel position. Former councilwoman…

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Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee votes to not fund director of diversity position

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Members of the Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee voted Thursday to not fund the Director of Diversity position that pays $185,000 a year. Mayor Donna Deegan appointed…

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