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Some Eastside residents say they’re worried about how promised money from Stadium of the Future deal will be spent

Read full article: Some Eastside residents say they’re worried about how promised money from Stadium of the Future deal will be spent

A massive investment is headed to Jacksonville’s Eastside as part of the city’s new $1.4 billion “Stadium of the Future” deal — but some residents worry about how the promised money will be spent.

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Special committee ponders plan for long-term support of Eastside improvements from new stadium CBA

Read full article: Special committee ponders plan for long-term support of Eastside improvements from new stadium CBA

During a May 5 meeting held by Council members Raul Arias and Jimmy Peluso, the respective chair and vice chair of the Special Committee on the Community Benefits Agreement, the two expressed support for creating a tax increment financing district in the Eastside.

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HabiJax building 5 new houses on the Eastside to address affordable housing demand

Read full article: HabiJax building 5 new houses on the Eastside to address affordable housing demand

Volunteers with HabiJax were in the Long Branch neighborhood throughout the week as construction of five new houses continued. It is a part the program’s annual Leaders Week and the national “Home is the Key” campaign.

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‘We want to be a part of it’: Eastside community gathers to shape future of Community Benefits Agreement

Read full article: ‘We want to be a part of it’: Eastside community gathers to shape future of Community Benefits Agreement

Council Member Jimmy Peluso and Council Member Raul Arias will meet on Monday to with the community to talk about the Eastside Community Benefits Agreement. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. at In The Word International Church.

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How faith, determination led to this Jacksonville woman owning a dry cleaning business for almost 50 years

Read full article: How faith, determination led to this Jacksonville woman owning a dry cleaning business for almost 50 years

At 18 years old, Pearl Graham fled an abusive home in Alabama and landed on Jacksonville’s Eastside where her faith and determination led to her becoming a pillar of the community.

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City leaders celebrate ‘Jacksonville’s first-ever Main Street District’ to revitalize A. Philip Randolph Blvd. corridor

Read full article: City leaders celebrate ‘Jacksonville’s first-ever Main Street District’ to revitalize A. Philip Randolph Blvd. corridor

Jacksonville officials, business owners and other leaders on Wednesday will introduce Florida Avenue Main Street, a new organization focused on revitalizing the historic A. Philip Randolph Blvd. corridor to foster business and economic development in the Eastside.

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Jacksonville police believe 2 arson cases involving ‘Molotov cocktails’ are linked

Read full article: Jacksonville police believe 2 arson cases involving ‘Molotov cocktails’ are linked

A home and a shed on Jacksonville’s Eastside were targeted by arsonists over the last several days in “Molotov cocktail” attacks that Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigators believe are connected.

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Jacksonville youth crime organization partners with JSO to give out at least 350 turkeys on the Eastside

Read full article: Jacksonville youth crime organization partners with JSO to give out at least 350 turkeys on the Eastside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office partnered with a youth crime prevention organization to give out at least 350 turkeys on Saturday.

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JFRD responds to fire on the Eastside, no injuries reported

Read full article: JFRD responds to fire on the Eastside, no injuries reported

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a fire on the Eastside on Saturday morning.

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Nearly 3,000 JEA customers without power in Downtown, parts of Eastside

Read full article: Nearly 3,000 JEA customers without power in Downtown, parts of Eastside

Nearly 3,000 JEA customers are without power in Downtown Jacksonville and parts of the Eastside on Saturday morning.

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‘Celebrate!’: Jaguars ‘Stadium of the Future’ clears final hurdle, approved unanimously by NFL owners

Read full article: ‘Celebrate!’: Jaguars ‘Stadium of the Future’ clears final hurdle, approved unanimously by NFL owners

NFL owners voted unanimously to approve the stadium deal between the Jaguars and the City of Jacksonville on Tuesday, clearing the way for the Stadium of the Future to become a reality.

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This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - A historic Eastside staple given new life

Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - A historic Eastside staple given new life

It’s a story that began in Jacksonville more than a century ago.

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Video shows man shooting at undercover JSO detectives before running off on Jacksonville’s Eastside

Read full article: Video shows man shooting at undercover JSO detectives before running off on Jacksonville’s Eastside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who they said fired multiple times at JSO detectives who were inside an unmarked car Friday afternoon on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

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Detective injured after man fires multiple shots at JSO unmarked car; police looking for suspect

Read full article: Detective injured after man fires multiple shots at JSO unmarked car; police looking for suspect

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who they said fired multiple times at JSO detectives who were inside an unmarked car Friday afternoon on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

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Historic grocery store reopens after 13 years, brings resources beyond food to Eastside

Read full article: Historic grocery store reopens after 13 years, brings resources beyond food to Eastside

A new community project is addressing the food desert on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

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Revamped historic Eastside grocery store hopes to address food desert, more

Read full article: Revamped historic Eastside grocery store hopes to address food desert, more

A new community project is addressing the food desert on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

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Eastside residents make case for City Council to invest CBA money in their community

Read full article: Eastside residents make case for City Council to invest CBA money in their community

People on Jacksonville’s Eastside want to make sure their voices are heard as the city decides what to do with millions of dollars originally earmarked for their community.

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City Council committee begins discussions on how to spend $94M Community Benefits Agreement

Read full article: City Council committee begins discussions on how to spend $94M Community Benefits Agreement

The special Jacksonville City Council committee appointed to determine how the CBA money could be spent has the first of four planned meetings on Monday.

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Special committee overseeing Community Benefits Agreement in the works

Read full article: Special committee overseeing Community Benefits Agreement in the works

As Mayor Donna Deegan prepares to present her budget to the city council on Monday, July 15, a special committee overseeing a portion of that budget is now in the works.

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SPAR | Fourth of July Throwback Baseball Game

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The Fourth of July Throwback Baseball Game presented by M&M Homes returns for its 17th year! In this Historic Springfield tradition, Eastside and Westside residents battle it out on the baseball field to determine which side is the true champion. Come enjoy the day with turn-of-the-century throwback uniforms, equipment, umpires, announcer, and competitive fanfare.

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Eastside community learns information to protect their property as Stadium of the Future plans move forward

Read full article: Eastside community learns information to protect their property as Stadium of the Future plans move forward

Eastside community members learned their options about programs that could help them not get priced out of their homes.

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‘We deserve it’: Eastside residents hopeful ‘Community Benefits Agreement’ deal pans out

Read full article: ‘We deserve it’: Eastside residents hopeful ‘Community Benefits Agreement’ deal pans out

News4JAX has been speaking with Eastside residents for weeks, many of who saw that money as a way to make up for past promises to the area.

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As investors eye the Eastside of Jacksonville amid stadium talks, residents working to make sure they aren’t priced out

Read full article: As investors eye the Eastside of Jacksonville amid stadium talks, residents working to make sure they aren’t priced out

A study found that homes within a 1-mile radius of a new NFL stadium could see a jump in home value of 4.7%, while rent could increase by up to 9%

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Public to weigh in on Jaguars stadium renovation bill as council mulls Community Benefits Agreement

Read full article: Public to weigh in on Jaguars stadium renovation bill as council mulls Community Benefits Agreement

Members of the public will have a chance to share their thoughts about the proposed bill to fund the Jaguars stadium renovation at a special meeting scheduled for Monday.

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Local nonprofits look for alternatives after Gov. DeSantis vetos funding

Read full article: Local nonprofits look for alternatives after Gov. DeSantis vetos funding

Non-profits will apply for grants or have to find another way to help the community

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Eastside community ‘disheartened’ as council pushes to leave $300M Community Benefits Agreement up to a vote

Read full article: Eastside community ‘disheartened’ as council pushes to leave $300M Community Benefits Agreement up to a vote

The Eastside community was disappointed to hear that money intended to be poured back into the area could potentially be off the table if the Community Benefits Agreement is removed from the stadium deal and turned to a vote.

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LIVE: $300M community benefits agreement portion of Jags stadium deal to be discussed by city council

Read full article: LIVE: $300M community benefits agreement portion of Jags stadium deal to be discussed by city council

The Jacksonville Jaguars so-called “Stadium of the Future” should have a huge impact on the city and it’s expected it could change nearby neighborhoods.

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City council could take popular $300M Community Benefits Agreement out of Jags stadium deal, vote on it separately

Read full article: City council could take popular $300M Community Benefits Agreement out of Jags stadium deal, vote on it separately

The Jacksonville Jaguars so-called “Stadium of the Future” should have a huge impact on the city and it’s expected it could change nearby neighborhoods.

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Eastside Jacksonville leader pushes for inclusion of $300M community benefits agreement to make up for past promises

Read full article: Eastside Jacksonville leader pushes for inclusion of $300M community benefits agreement to make up for past promises

The Jacksonville Jaguars so-called “Stadium of the Future” should have a huge impact on the city and it’s expected it could change nearby neighborhoods.

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JEA partners with local nonprofits to bring energy-efficient repairs to Eastside homes

Read full article: JEA partners with local nonprofits to bring energy-efficient repairs to Eastside homes

The City of Jacksonville, LIFT JAX and JEA held a press conference Thursday morning to celebrate a partnership to bring energy-efficient repairs to Eastside homes.

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Jacksonville activist group comes out against stadium, jail plans, wants millions invested in ‘neglected parts of city’

Read full article: Jacksonville activist group comes out against stadium, jail plans, wants millions invested in ‘neglected parts of city’

A Jacksonville activist group said Thursday it is strongly against the city’s multi-million dollar plan to renovate EverBank Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Community project bringing historic grocery store back to the Eastside, addressing food desert in the area

Read full article: Community project bringing historic grocery store back to the Eastside, addressing food desert in the area

A new community project is addressing the food desert on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

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Owner devastated after damaging fire leaves 55 children without daycare on Jacksonville’s Eastside

Read full article: Owner devastated after damaging fire leaves 55 children without daycare on Jacksonville’s Eastside

Dozens of children were left without their daycare after a fire damaged the building on the Eastside.

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‘From homeless to homeowner’: Local church brings affordable housing to Jacksonville’s Eastside

Read full article: ‘From homeless to homeowner’: Local church brings affordable housing to Jacksonville’s Eastside

Affordable housing is a consistent issue as inflation continues to make homeownership more difficult for certain communities.

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Baseball camp brings joy to neighborhood kids on the Eastside

Read full article: Baseball camp brings joy to neighborhood kids on the Eastside

The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville (JaxPAL) held its first annual Eastside baseball camp Saturday morning, giving kids a chance to learn and grow in a positive way.

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JEA customers dealing with power outages for several days

Read full article: JEA customers dealing with power outages for several days

For two mornings in a row, JEA customers in parts of Downtown, Springfield and the Eastside have experienced power outages. More than 2,000 customers have been affected. A JEA spokesperson says they are aware of the ongoing outages and are looking into it but there’s no word on what’s causing the outages.

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Eastside residents, nonprofit help bring aging Jacksonville affordable apartment complexes back to life

Read full article: Eastside residents, nonprofit help bring aging Jacksonville affordable apartment complexes back to life

A major renovation project is happening at two troubled Eastside complexes and it could help about 100 families living in affordable housing in Jacksonville.

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2 men injured in 2 overnight shootings on Jacksonville’s Eastside, Westside

Read full article: 2 men injured in 2 overnight shootings on Jacksonville’s Eastside, Westside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate shootings that happened early Sunday.

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Developer wants to turn vacant space into vibrant art center in North Springfield

Read full article: Developer wants to turn vacant space into vibrant art center in North Springfield

Developers are calling the 8.3-acre property the “Phoenix Arts and Innovation District” in North Springfield which is located north of downtown and the Eastside.

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Man found shot to death outside Eastside duplex

Read full article: Man found shot to death outside Eastside duplex

A man was found fatally shot late Thursday night outside his duplex on Spearing Street near A. Philip Randolph Park on Jacksonville's Eastside, police said.

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At least one dead on Eastside, JFRD says; Large section of of A Philip Randolph shut down by JSO

Read full article: At least one dead on Eastside, JFRD says; Large section of of A Philip Randolph shut down by JSO

The Jacksonville Sheirff’s Office shut down a large section of A Philip Randolph on Friday night following an incident that left at least one person dead.

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New owners of troubled Eastside apartment complex bring restored hope for residents after years of safety concerns

Read full article: New owners of troubled Eastside apartment complex bring restored hope for residents after years of safety concerns

There’s new hope for residents at a troubled apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

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Thousands worth of items meant for holiday donations stolen from woman’s backyard on Jacksonville’s Eastside

Read full article: Thousands worth of items meant for holiday donations stolen from woman’s backyard on Jacksonville’s Eastside

The director of a local non-profit is asking for help after thousands of dollars worth of electronics, children’s toys and clothes were stolen from her backyard on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

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‘Celebration of Black businesses’: Melanin Market returns to Eastside neighborhood for ‘Real Black Friday’ event

Read full article: ‘Celebration of Black businesses’: Melanin Market returns to Eastside neighborhood for ‘Real Black Friday’ event

In an effort to support Black-owned businesses and non-profit organizations, the Melanin Market returned to the Springfield neighborhood for their annual “Real Black Friday” event on Friday evening.

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JSO says a man was killed during a shootout on MLK Parkway. His family says he was murdered

Read full article: JSO says a man was killed during a shootout on MLK Parkway. His family says he was murdered

The family of a man killed in a shooting last week on MLK Parkway is asking the community to come forward with information about what happened.

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Man dead following Eastside shooting; police looking for suspect

Read full article: Man dead following Eastside shooting; police looking for suspect

A man is dead following a shooting Tuesday morning on Jacksonville’s Eastside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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‘We’re grateful they’re here’: Residents of troubled Jacksonville apartments optimistic about new owners

Read full article: ‘We’re grateful they’re here’: Residents of troubled Jacksonville apartments optimistic about new owners

Two years after News4JAX started investigating a pair of troubled affordable housing complexes they’re now under new ownership with a big plan to renovate.

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Possible drive-by shooting leaves woman in critical condition

Read full article: Possible drive-by shooting leaves woman in critical condition

A woman was critically injured just after midnight Thursday when she was hit multiple times by gunfire inside her Longbranch area home on Jacksonville’s Eastside, police said.

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Eastside community torn about impact of ‘stadium of the future’

Read full article: Eastside community torn about impact of ‘stadium of the future’

Eastside residents have mixed feelings about the impact that the stadium of the future will have on their neighborhood.

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One man sent to hospital after shooting in Eastside, at least 50 shell casings found

Read full article: One man sent to hospital after shooting in Eastside, at least 50 shell casings found

One man was sent to the hospital after getting shot in the leg in the area of East 1st Street and Franklin Street.

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The amazing history of Legacy Gold BBQ

Read full article: The amazing history of Legacy Gold BBQ

Pitmaster Bob Cooper’s Legacy Gold BBQ Sauce is the signature sauce recipe birthed in 1965 by Robert “Bob” and Liz Cooper. They served the Eastside, Arlington, Westside, &. Downtown communities their unique fare of exceptional BBQ for 30+ years. The sauce is the perfect marriage of a southern sauce featuring a ketchup and mustard based fusion with a hint of vinegar, making it ideal as a glaze, marinade, wing sauce, or salad topping. Legacy Gold BBQ is excited to provide a means for the average person who loves to grill or smoke proteins to turn their meal into a Legendary Feast!

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Jacksonville artist wants youth to see their reflections in newest mural to color Eastside neighborhood

Read full article: Jacksonville artist wants youth to see their reflections in newest mural to color Eastside neighborhood

A new mural on A Philip Randolph Boulevard is being added to the Jacksonville artistic scene to revitalize community spaces considered art and culture deserts.

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United Way of Northeast Florida volunteers participate in MLK Day of Service project

Read full article: United Way of Northeast Florida volunteers participate in MLK Day of Service project

All ages, and groups of all sizes, are welcome.

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Massive fire at Springfield warehouse takes JFRD 2 hours to control

Read full article: Massive fire at Springfield warehouse takes JFRD 2 hours to control

A fire on Jacksonville’s Eastside is finally under control Saturday evening after Jacksonville Fire and Recuse Department fought the blaze for two hours.

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Dog dies in Jacksonville house fire, Red Cross called to assist 2 people

Read full article: Dog dies in Jacksonville house fire, Red Cross called to assist 2 people

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department was called to extinguish a fire Friday night at a home on the Eastside.

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Man charged with murder in fatal September shooting, Jacksonville police say

Read full article: Man charged with murder in fatal September shooting, Jacksonville police say

A man has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder in connection to a deadly shooting Sept. 3 on the Eastside, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday night.

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Family of Jacksonville father of 6 killed making food delivery begs for leads

Read full article: Family of Jacksonville father of 6 killed making food delivery begs for leads

A Jacksonville family is making a desperate plea for answers, weeks after someone killed a father of six.

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Man accused of stealing murder victim’s car, Jacksonville police say

Read full article: Man accused of stealing murder victim’s car, Jacksonville police say

A man has been arrested and accused of car theft as police continue to investigate the death of a man whose body was found at a vacant Eastside home under renovation, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Body found in Jacksonville house under renovation: police

Read full article: Body found in Jacksonville house under renovation: police

A body was found Tuesday inside a house under renovation on the city’s Eastside, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Black Toyota that fled deadly Eastside Jacksonville shooting sought by police

Read full article: Black Toyota that fled deadly Eastside Jacksonville shooting sought by police

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Monday night shared a photo of a Black Toyota sedan that was spotted on surveillance camera fleeing the scene of a deadly shooting on the Eastside.

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Man dead, suspect sought in Eastside Jacksonville shooting

Read full article: Man dead, suspect sought in Eastside Jacksonville shooting

A man is dead and police are working to track down the person who shot him Sunday evening on the Eastside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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‘A huge loss’: Beloved Raines High School educator honored at memorial

Read full article: ‘A huge loss’: Beloved Raines High School educator honored at memorial

Family and friends on Friday gathered to remember an educator, who served as a guidance counselor at Raines High School for 35 years.

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Man turns himself in after shooting on Jacksonville’s Eastside

Read full article: Man turns himself in after shooting on Jacksonville’s Eastside

The shooter responsible for wounding a 39-year-old man early Friday morning on Jacksonville’s Eastside turned himself in, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Man found dead in car that crashed into home, Jacksonville police say

Read full article: Man found dead in car that crashed into home, Jacksonville police say

A man was found dead in a car that crashed into an Eastside home on Thursday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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United Way volunteers restore historic Eastside building on annual ‘Day of Action’

Read full article: United Way volunteers restore historic Eastside building on annual ‘Day of Action’

Volunteers with United Way of Northeast Florida are giving back to Jacksonville's historic Eastside neighborhood by sprucing up the former office building of Dr. Charles McIntosh, the city's first Black pediatrician.

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JSO investigating after man found shot to death on the Eastside

Read full article: JSO investigating after man found shot to death on the Eastside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says a man was found shot and killed Saturday morning on West 5th Street.

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7 months, no arrests: Family pleads for answers after son killed in Eastside drive-by

Read full article: 7 months, no arrests: Family pleads for answers after son killed in Eastside drive-by

His mother told News4JAX that she feels like investigators at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office have forgotten about his case.

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1 transported from house fire caused by smoking, Jacksonville firefighters say

Read full article: 1 transported from house fire caused by smoking, Jacksonville firefighters say

One person was transported to a hospital after a house fire Friday on the city’s Eastside, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

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6 people were home as shots were fired into Oceanway house: incident report

Read full article: 6 people were home as shots were fired into Oceanway house: incident report

On Thursday, members of the Jacksonville City Council plan to address violence in the city’s 7th district during a town hall meeting.

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Jacksonville police searching for suspect in Eastside shooting

Read full article: Jacksonville police searching for suspect in Eastside shooting

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is searching for an unknown suspect who shot a man on the Eastside.

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Florida Blue helps to improve quality of life on Jacksonville’s Eastside

Read full article: Florida Blue helps to improve quality of life on Jacksonville’s Eastside

Florida Blue has invested more than $2 million into organizations helping address generational poverty in Jacksonville's 32206 ZIP code.

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I-TEAM: Security company claims Eastside apartment complex is ‘one of the most dangerous properties’ it ever worked

Read full article: I-TEAM: Security company claims Eastside apartment complex is ‘one of the most dangerous properties’ it ever worked

A local security company pulled its armed guards out of an Eastside apartment complex because the company said it's too dangerous.

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Good news: 11-year-old left in a coma after hit-and-run is recovering

Read full article: Good news: 11-year-old left in a coma after hit-and-run is recovering

Vito Johnson was riding his bike on the Eastside of Jacksonville on Feb. 4 when he was injured in a hit-and-run.

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11-year-old in coma after hit-and-run on Eastside, family says

Read full article: 11-year-old in coma after hit-and-run on Eastside, family says

An 11-year-old boy was in a medically-induced coma with a fractured skull and spine on Monday after a hit-and-run Friday evening on the Eastside, according to his family members.

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3 young people charged with murder in drive-by shooting of Jacksonville man

Read full article: 3 young people charged with murder in drive-by shooting of Jacksonville man

Police announced Monday that two young men and a woman are charged with murder and attempted armed robbery in connection with the deadly shooting of a man Aug. 8 on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

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Council members: Upcoming downtown projects will help reduce crime in the area

Read full article: Council members: Upcoming downtown projects will help reduce crime in the area

It was a violent weekend in and around the downtown core.

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Eastside barbershop selected by White House initiative to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Read full article: Eastside barbershop selected by White House initiative to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic

White House Senior Policy Advisor for COVID-19 Equity Dr. Cameron Webb was in Jacksonville on Tuesday to encourage more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Jaguars surprise fan with new custom smoker

Read full article: Jaguars surprise fan with new custom smoker

Back in May, Urban Meyer -- the Jaguars head coach -- made a friend on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

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I-TEAM: Rats, roaches, mold & hazards found in Eastside complex inspections

Read full article: I-TEAM: Rats, roaches, mold & hazards found in Eastside complex inspections

Rats, roaches, mold and fire hazards: those issues have been the basis of complaints from residents who live at two government-subsidized apartment complexes on Jacksonville’s Eastside.

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Fire marshal finds violations at deteriorating Eastside apartment complexes

Read full article: Fire marshal finds violations at deteriorating Eastside apartment complexes

News4Jax on Wednesday learned from the city that the State Fire Marshal’s Office found several violations at two deteriorating Eastside apartment complexes in Jacksonville that have been the subject of an I-TEAM investigation.

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Positively Jax Day: United Way’s Day of Action | River City Live

Read full article: Positively Jax Day: United Way’s Day of Action | River City Live

On Positively Jax day we teamed up with United Way of Northeast Florida to support seniors in Jacksonville’s Eastside through the Historic Eastside Community Development Corporation’s Front Porch Project.

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1 hurt in Eastside shooting, Jacksonville police say

Read full article: 1 hurt in Eastside shooting, Jacksonville police say

One person was shot and injured Sunday morning near East Union and Van Buren streets on the Eastside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Abandoned Jacksonville school investigated after ‘suspicious’ fire had issues, residents say

Read full article: Abandoned Jacksonville school investigated after ‘suspicious’ fire had issues, residents say

Residents told News4Jax there have been issues with people entering the school for a long time.

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State fire marshal investigating ‘suspicious’ fire at abandoned school on Jacksonville’s Eastside

Read full article: State fire marshal investigating ‘suspicious’ fire at abandoned school on Jacksonville’s Eastside

The cause of a fire Sunday morning at an abandoned school on the city’s Eastside is considered suspicious, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

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Khan family, Jaguars Foundation make $1 million commitment to Jacksonville’s eastside

Read full article: Khan family, Jaguars Foundation make $1 million commitment to Jacksonville’s eastside

Jacksonville Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, through the Jaguars Foundation, personally committed $1 million to LIFT JAX and their work with the Historic Eastside Community Development Corporation.

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Woman arrested after gun pulled during fight among parents at Matthew Gilbert Middle School

Read full article: Woman arrested after gun pulled during fight among parents at Matthew Gilbert Middle School

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An altercation between parents Tuesday morning outside Matthew Gilbert Middle School on Jacksonville’s Eastside ended when police were called and one of the adults was charged with possession of a gun on school property. According to a police report, Moenika Ellis, 31, got into a fight with three other parents in the parking lot. According to the JSO arrest report, Ellis never pointed the gun at anyone, but did resist arrest and was also charged with possession of marijuana. He said his daughter had been attacked by Ellis’ daughter during school. “So what I did was, when she said she was attacked, what normal parents do, I go to the school,” Wiggins said.

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Man shot on Jacksonville’s Eastside, police say

Read full article: Man shot on Jacksonville’s Eastside, police say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriffs Office is looking for two men who police said were involved in a shooting Saturday night on the Eastside that left one person injured. The man tried to drive away but was shot in the head, back and arm, police said. They were reportedly wearing black hooded sweatshirts with black skull caps. The Sheriff’s Office said robbery detectives will be taking over the investigation. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org.

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JaxPAL reopening Eastside location Tuesday after fire in March

Read full article: JaxPAL reopening Eastside location Tuesday after fire in March

JaxPAL reopening Eastside location Tuesday after fire in MarchJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JaxPAL announced its Eastside center officially reopened on Tuesday. The location caught on fire back in March and was severely damaged. JaxPAL Eastside held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m.“The work JaxPAL does for our children and the communities we serve is critical to developing positive relationships with law enforcement, create leaders, and support families,” Kimberly Waterhouse said. Click here for more information.

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Neighbors say a teenager died in shooting on Eastside

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Homicide detectives said a young man shot multiple times Sunday evening on Jacksonville’s Eastside has died. Officers responded to the 911 call from the Oakland Terrace Apartments on Bridier Street, just west of Haines Street, around 6:40 p.m. Officers could not confirm if the young man lived at the apartment complex where he died. Detectives said what led to the shooting remained under investigation but they did not have any indication this was a drive-by shooting. Neighbors we talked with said this apartment complex has had issues in years past, but it was recently renovated and its troubles seemed to have quieted down.

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Cure Violence program seeing success on Eastside & Northside

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Preventing shootings and murders is the goal of Cure Violence as it says Jacksonville's Eastside and Northside neighborhoods are becoming more peaceful. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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3 hurt in 2 Jacksonville shootings that occurred moments apart

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Three people were wounded Monday night in two separate Jacksonville shootings, both of which occured at about the same time, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Two people were wounded in a drive-by shooting Monday night on the Eastside, according to Sgt. Wilson said the shooting happened at about 7:13 p.m. on East 22nd Street near the intersection of Danese Street. Wilson could not say the age of the victims nor could she say if they were male or female. Bawroski, at about 7:12 p.m., a man in his late teens was shot near the intersection of Fort Caroline and Eveross roads.

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60 years later, Ax Handle Saturday now a mural on Eastside

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More than 200 white men equipped with ax handles and baseball bats went after the group sitting at a lunch counter. No one tried to stop the men, Hurst said. A mural of the attack can be seen wrapping around the Eastside Brotherhood building at 915 A Philip Randolph Blvd. Dr. Rudy Jamison, along with teachers, artists, students and other community leaders, worked together to get the mural on the Eastside building. You may see several things, but its built around community, Jamison said.

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