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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Mayor Deegan makes announcement about city’s permitting process

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan (Travis Gibson, Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4Jax – All rights reserved.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayor Donna Deegan made an announcement about the city’s permitting process Wednesday…

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Lawsuit accuses Jacksonville real estate company of racial discrimination in tenant screening process

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A lawsuit filed in Duval County claims a large local landlord’s reliance on tenant-screening algorithms discriminates against rental applicants who are Black. The lawsuit was filed against…

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Election leaders are on a campaign to restore trust in America’s election process, ahead of 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Federal, state and local election officials are working to make America trust our elections now and in 2024. Voters can expect to hear a lot about this…

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College campus bathrooms, book challenge process among new rule changes from Florida Board of Education

More rule and policy changes from Florida’s Board of Education are again drawing mixed reactions. The two changes getting the most attention focus on bathroom access in colleges and the…

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