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Anne Maxwell is an award-winning investigative reporter who joined News4Jax in August 2021. Anne previously worked at WSPA in Greenville, South Carolina, as a reporter and fill-in anchor. Anne began her career in her hometown of Augusta, Georgia, as an associate producer for NBC 26, working her way to on-air position at WJBF in Augusta. She also worked as a one-woman investigative unit and contributed as a fill-in anchor and producer. Anne graduated Cum Laude from the University of Georgia with degrees in public affairs journalism and history.
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Douglas Anderson teacher accused of indecent exposure

Chris Allen-Black, an algebra teacher, was arrested in Orange County on the misdemeanor charge.…

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Former Jaguars employee Amit Patel. | News4Jax
March 12, 2024

Former Jaguars employee gets 6½ years for embezzlement

Amit Patel admitted to stealing more than $22 milllion from the team over three years. Prosecutors say he spent the…

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January 19, 2024

Inspectors find fraud in rental assistance program

Jacksonville’s Office of Inspector General found five cases of fraud totaling $314,000 in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.…

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TIAA Bank provided this image of EverBank Stadium, the former TIAA Bank Field. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 8, 2023

Former Jags employee admits he took money for gambling

The attorney for Amit Patel said his client will plead guilty to charges of wire fraud and making illegal transactions.…

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Mayo Clinic Jacksonville was among the local hospitals receiving an "A" grade.
November 28, 2023

Seven Jacksonville hospitals get A’s for safety

Of the 14 hospitals in the Jacksonville area, seven received A’s from The Leapfrog Group, a health care watchdog organization.…

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November 16, 2023

St. Johns County woman gets $750 for Amazon tax error

The woman lives in unincorporated St. Johns County, but her shipping city was listed as Jacksonville, which has a higher…

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Cars were smashed and flipped when the parking deck collapsed Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside hospital. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
September 14, 2023

Builder defends work on collapsed parking garage

Batson-Cook Construction built the parking deck that partly collapsed Tuesday in Riverside.…

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September 6, 2023

Douglas Anderson teacher removed from classroom again

Corey Thayer, the school’s cinematic arts chair, was accused of inappropriate touching and removed from the classroom for the second…

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June 15, 2023

Former Clay County Schools superintendent may be interested in Duval job

Addison Davis, a former Duval Schools administrator, resigned Thursday as superintendent in Hillsborough County.…

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June 14, 2023

Nearly half of Jacksonville’s city swimming pools remain closed

Sixteen pools are closed because of staffing and maintenance problems. More than 100 lifeguard positions are vacant.…

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May 19, 2023

Investors blamed for Jacksonville’s affordable housing issues

Large institutional investors have bought more than 9,600 homes in Duval County, leading to higher rents and a shortage of…

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December 27, 2022

Flight cancellations persist at Jacksonville International Airport

Southwest Airlines canceled all 18 of its flights out of Jacksonville International Airport on Tuesday. One Delta flight also was…

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December 15, 2022

Neighbors push back against townhomes near downtown Fernandina

A proposal to tear down four homes and make way for townhouses just steps away from historic downtown Fernandina Beach…

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November 14, 2022

Small plane makes emergency landing on the beach

A small plane made an emergency landing Monday morning at Anastasia State Park’s beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.…

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October 4, 2022

‘Operation: Heavyweight’ nabs 54 drug suspects in Nassau County

A monthslong, multi-agency investigation named “Operation: Heavyweights” has resulted in 54 arrests and the seizure of hundreds of pounds of…

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September 30, 2022

Vilano Beach house declared unsafe after Ian washes away sea wall

A two-story house is perched precariously over Vilano Beach after storm surge and tide during Tropical Storm Ian washed away…