When can consumers sue if personal data is released in a cyberattack? A Jacksonville lawyer explains
Following a ransomware attack at Beaches Energy in Jacksonville Beach, the News4JAX I-TEAM looked into consumers’ rights when personal data is stolen from a trusted entity and what state law requires companies to do after a breach.
Community steps up for local special needs family after I-TEAM investigates contractor complaints
In a wheelchair, unable to walk or speak, the family of a local teen with disabilities was hoping to build him a backyard oasis around a pool as part of his therapy. Ten months after paying for the unfinished job, the community helped make their dreams come true.
Community steps up for local special needs family after I-TEAM investigates contractor complaints
In a wheelchair, unable to walk or speak, the family of a local teen with disabilities was hoping to build him a backyard oasis around a pool as part of his therapy. Ten months after paying for the unfinished job, the community helped make their dreams come true.
Were you one of the thousands of Jacksonville Beach residents affected by a Russian cyber gang hack?
A global threat analyst said people living in Jacksonville Beach should assume their information is now in the hands of cybercriminals. The city of Jacksonville Beach was hacked at the end of January, and a Russian-based cyber gang called LOCKBIT was believed to be responsible.
Russian cybergang responsible for the cybertheft in Jacksonville Beach
A Global Threat Analyst has a blunt message for people living in Jacksonville Beach. He said, "assume your information is in the hands of cybercriminals." The city of Jacksonville Beach was hacked at the end of January, and we've since learned a Russian-based Cybergang called LOCKBIT is responsible.
Cybercriminals are holding data from Jacksonville Beach for ransom
A cyber attack in Jacksonville Beach has affected the city's information system. Cyber criminals are holding personal data like social security numbers and banking information for ransom. If you're affected, you will be notified by mail.
JSO failed to follow up on multiple complaints of child sex abuse against man years before he was charged
The News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained records showing for years, police didn’t thoroughly investigate allegations against a Jacksonville man now charged with operating a child sex trafficking ring. Records uncovered by the News4JAX I-TEAM show multiple people told police Duane Sikes was abusing boys starting in 2010…but JSO’s own records show some allegations were never followed up on.
Florida lawmakers unanimously pass bill to combat squatting; giving property owners ‘positive hope’
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 live rent-free in a home for weeks while the property’s owner, Patti Peeples, wasn’t allowed on the premises.
Water analysis from Arlington apartment complex shows ‘vast amounts of bacteria’ typically found in intestines
After tenants at an Arlington apartment complex expressed their frustrations about unsanitary living conditions, the News4JAX I-TEAM took water samples to an independent laboratory for analysis, and according to a local Biology professor, the results are potentially unhealthy.
St. Johns County woman says investment company demands $20K to release home title back to her possession
St. Johns County officials are warning the public about “real estate ransom” which consists of unethical local investors or even more organized crime groups holding the title of a home captive until the owner pays a huge fee.
I-TEAM: More felony charges for funeral director accused of mishandling remains, funds
The News4JAX I-TEAM continues to learn more about the disturbing case of former funeral director, Elliott Maurice Graham. He was arrested in February, charged with grand theft, filing false insurance claims, and five misdemeanor counts of improper preservation of a human body. On Wednesday, the State Attorney’s Office told us two additional felony charges for grand theft and insurance fraud claims have been added, and the misdemeanor charges have been dropped. Also added is a petit theft charge, accusing Graham of stealing up to $750 from a foundation that helps grieving families pay for a child’s funeral costs.
I-TEAM: Jacksonville pool contractor accused of abandoning jobs
Customers who contracted with Waterpools Jacksonville are contacting the News4JAX I-TEAM because of jobs left behind and poor workmanship. The owner says it's all because of a recent hospitalization -- the same story he gave us 10 years ago.