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People frustrated with loud roaring generators at popular Jacksonville Riverfront hotel
It’s been five months since an electrical fire at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel caused hundreds of guests to evacuate. Since then, four generators have been supplying power there.
Jaguars sue ex-employee convicted of stealing $22 million from them
Former Jacksonville Jaguars employee Amit Patel is currently serving a six-and-a-half-year sentence in federal prison. His former employer just added to his issues. The Jaguars are suing Patel, who pleaded guilty to stealing $22 million from them earlier this year, for $66.6 million in damages in Florida state court on Thursday, according to ESPN. The team is alleging fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty and civil theft.
STA holds event to recruit bus drivers in Duval County ahead of upcoming school year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 2024–2025 school year is almost here, and one bus company is already gearing up. The Student Transportation of America partnered with Goodwill Friday to recruit bus drivers to fill positions in the Duval County Public Schools district. There is a bus driver shortage not...
Northeast FL Surf Report #2 Friday 12:30 PM 07.19.2024
Northside Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier Center View Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier. View Our Latest Video Update [YouTube] Subscribe / Get Notified. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Northside]. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Southside]. Public Safety Announcement. In the modern era, our surf breaks can be very...
Flight delays, other disruptions reported at JAX following faulty software update that caused havoc worldwide
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Travel took the brunt of the issues caused by a Microsoft operating system failure Friday morning as airlines in the United States, Europe, Australia and India reported problems, with some flights grounded. In Jacksonville, lines grew through the morning as airlines dealt with the disruptions. While...
July’s Full ’Buck Moon’ rises on Sunday as African dust forecasted to produce colorful sunsets
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Get ready for a spectacular sight!. This year, the July full moon, referred to as either the ‘Buck Moon’ or the ‘Thunder Moon’ will rise Sunday at 6:17 a.m. Eastern time, also happens to be the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Calais Campbell: Jaguars' Fred Taylor Is 'Gold Jacket Worthy'
Fred Taylor takes a look back after breaking off a 90-yard touchdown run in the 1st quarter. Count the Mayor of Sacksonville in the corner of Fred Taylor. With the legendary Jacksonville Jaguars running back missing out on a Pro Football Hall of Fame induction this year after his first year as a finalist, there is plenty of hope that the best running back in Jaguars history will make it into Canton sooner than later.
MOCA to exhibit works from The Gordon W. Bailey Collection
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA), a Cultural Institute of the University of North Florida, kicks off the second half of its 100th anniversary year with “Fill My Heart With Hope: Works From The Gordon W. Bailey Collection.”. The inclusive exhibition featuring more than 100 works from the...
Dreams Come True names board president
Dreams Come True, Northeast Florida’s locally based dream-granting organization for children battling life-threatening medical conditions, has announced the appointment of Paul Davison, assurance practice leader with BDO USA, P.C., as president of the organization’s board of directors. “We are honored to have Mr. Paul Davison stepping into the...
Luke Balaskiewicz, Adam Waller in position to continue Jacksonville Amateur's youth movement
Here’s a prime example of how younger players have dominated the Jacksonville Area Golf Association Championship in recent years: the old man among the top five is Jason Duff, who will be a senior at the University of North Florida this fall. Co-leader Luke Balaskiewicz is a rising senior...
Boy, 3, found dead in body of water at Orange County resort was from Jacksonville
A 3-year-old boy with autism who was found dead in a body of water Thursday at an Orlando resort near Walt Disney World property was from Jacksonville, Action News Jax has learned.
Pre-Camp Analysis: Who Will Take the Crown of Jaguars Defensive MVP?
JACKSONVILLE – Jaguars experts – Frank Frangie, Jeff Lageman, Brent Martineau, John Oehser, Brian Sexton, J.P. Shadrick and Kainani Stevens – are breaking down the Jaguars as the 2024 NFL season approaches; today: The projected defensive Most Valuable Player and why. Frank Frangie, Radio Voice of the...
Jacksonville Jaguars sue imprisoned ex-employee over multimillion-dollar theft from team
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have filed a lawsuit against a former employee who is serving prison time after pleading guilty to stealing $22 million from the NFL team’s virtual credit card program. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Duval County Circuit Court, seeks more than $66 million in damages, or three times the amount Amit Patel admitted stealing to feed a gambling addiction and a lavish lifestyle. The 31-year=old Patel was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison in March after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and making an illegal monetary transaction.
CVG passengers face long delays, cancellations after global tech outage
Travelers impacted by Thursday morning’s internet services outage felt frustrated and stranded. Kimberly and Steve Scott are trying to make their way to Jacksonville, Florida. They’re set to babysit their grandchildren. But a few hours before departure, they were turned away from the check-in counter. “They just gave...
Embezzled by ex-employee, Jaguars sue Amit Patel for $67 million, three times what team lost
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are suing an embezzling former financial manager for $66.7 million — about three times the theft that landed ex-employee Amit Patel in federal prison this spring. The NFL team accused Patel of fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty and civil theft in...
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