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JEA: Mandarin water main project nearing completion after costly, early failure
A massive water main replacement project in the Mandarin area is finally nearing completion after months of traffic headaches and construction delays.
St. Johns County Commissioners extend administrator’s contract 3 years amid tense debate
St. Johns County’s Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday extended the contract of its County Administrator.
‘Credit card’ knife incident at City Council sparks scrutiny over security firm, city contract
A “credit card” sized knife that made its way past security and into Jacksonville City Council Chambers is raising serious concerns and putting new pressure on the private company paid millions to protect City Hall and other Jacksonville buildings.
Tariffs could drive up costs - are thrift stores still the best bargain?
As tariffs potentially drive up the cost of everyday goods, including clothing, many consumers are turning to familiar ways to save: thrifting.
‘Politics’ drove St. Johns County top official to consider taking another job before withdrawing
St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews has decided to remain in her current role after seeking the same position in South Florida.
SOURCES: Another major shake-up at Jacksonville Housing Authority: Top leaders out
Multiple sources confirmed to Action News Jax Ben Becker that two high-ranking officials are no longer with the Jacksonville Housing Authority.
‘JFRD was not prepared’: Battalion Chief breaks silence on Blount Island cargo ship fire injuries
Nearly five years after a fiery explosion aboard the Hӧegh Xiamen cargo ship at Blount Island that critically and seriously injured nine Jacksonville firefighters, a current JFRD battalion chief is speaking out, saying key decisions made that day put lives at risk.
Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute laying off workers, closing locations in deal with Baptist Health
JOI is the sports medicine provider for several high-profile teams in Jacksonville, including the Jaguars, Sharks, Jumbo Shrimp, and the Jacksonville University Dolphins.
JEA board votes to increase rates
The JEA Board of Directors voted Tuesday to approve a series of steep rate increases over the next two years.
JEA electric and irrigation customers face steep rate hikes
The JEA Board of Directors will vote Tuesday on a series of steep rate increases over the next two years, most notably targeting electric and customers who water their lawns.
Former General Counsel to lead Jacksonville City Council employees after scathing survey
A scathing survey of Jacksonville City Council employees is leading to a leadership change as a former Jacksonville General Counsel will take over as Council Director.
Survey: City Council employees cite ‘ethnic discrimination’ and ‘toxic behavior’ by division leaders
The survey returned significantly low scores for morale, teamwork, diverse hiring, ethical business practices, leadership values, communication, fairness and recognition.
Deadline passes as talks continue in Meridian Waste, City of Jacksonville contract dispute
Monday passed without a resolution between Meridian Waste and the City of Jacksonville in a contract dispute that could end up in court.
FDLE said missing, unsecured evidence in now-disbanded Starke PD was due to ‘insufficient training’
Action News Jax obtained a copy of the state’s criminal probe into the now-defunct Starke Police Department.
JEA board approves $700,000 salary for CEO Vickie Cavey
The JEA board voted at its meeting Tuesday to increase the salary of CEO Vickie Cavey.
By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff and Ben Becker, Action News Jax
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