Bills that could lower property insurance costs in Florida head to Gov. DeSantis
FLORIDA – The Florida Senate passed several bills that could lower property insurance costs. House Bill 7073 promises a reduction in property insurance premiums by more than $500 million statewide….
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Florida lawmakers unanimously pass bill to combat squatting; giving property owners ‘positive hope’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – State lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill to combat squatting. This comes after a News4JAX I-TEAM investigation exposing how a loophole in the law allowed people to…
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The easy way to protect your property from fraud and scammers
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – The News4JAX I-TEAM told you about a local man whose property was sold without him even knowing it. Middleburg land owner John Roney told us that…
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Middleburg man shocked as scammer sells his waterfront property to a developer
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Imagine owning a piece of waterfront property near Black Creek for decades and learning it’s been sold to a developer without you even knowing it. It’s…
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Who’s responsible when a crime occurs on a property?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX I-TEAM Investigation into crimes that occur on a property and who is responsible: The criminal who carries out the act? The property owners themselves? Or both?…
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Fleming Island man arrested, accused of destruction of property during Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Marcus Smith, a 47-year-old man from Fleming Island, was arrested Friday by the FBI and accused of being involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot….
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Valencia Way property owners required to make changes to trouble apartments to enhance safety
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville is one step closer to taking action to improve safety at the Valencia Way Apartments, which has a long history of crime issues….
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Forced to pay to receive his stolen property
Joe Capo watched as a thief stole his SUV and boat trailer. That was just the start of his problems. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — He was on his way home…
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Bundle up! How to protect plants and property as Jacksonville area gets freezing temps overnight
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – People in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are expected to see the coldest temperatures of the season overnight Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures in some areas forecasted…
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City council approves $1.8M to purchase controversial liquor store property in Brentwood
Brentwood residents continue to push back against liquor store opening near middle school JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville City Council approved the purchase of a liquor store that faced backlash…
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