An interactive story-time for kids with Mr. Joe
Pizza Party with Hello Mr. Joe at Sun-Ray Cinemaโs Pizza Cave in Riversideโs Five Points is a monthly story-time with music featuring childrenโs performing artist Joe Gaskinโs creatively themed, literacy-based entertainment for kiddos. Singalongs, creative percussion and a guitalele (just what it sounds like!) that move the whole family to dance at this party, plus the best pizza slice youโve ever eaten in a Cave. 11AM the first Saturday of the month. Full menu also available, open Tues - Sat for lunch and dinner.
โHow brazenโ: 2 men seen toting guns in 5 Points arrested, police say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Police arrested two men seen brazenly carrying guns after a fight earlier this month in Riversideโs Five Points historic district, the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office said Thursday. One of them has a mark on his face -- thatโs not from officer interaction, thatโs from the fight earlier,โ Bruno said. โThey were returning to the scene of the fight.โAccording to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, a shotgun and rifle were located about 20 feet away from where police stopped the suspects. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)Bruno said witnesses were able to identify the two suspects and police also found surveillance video showing โhow brazenโ the men were as they strolled down sidewalks in Five Points. 4/4 pic.twitter.com/lAJBwWOGUw โ Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) February 18, 2021Janes, 18, and Williams, 27, are each charged with open carrying of firearms.
5 Points historic district tarnished by trash
Residents and business owners in Riversideโs Five Points historic district are fed up with garbage on their streets and sidewalks. โWe see every mix of every kind of person and I think thatโs what makes Five Points so wonderful," Cindy Barfield, co-owner of 5 Points Vintage. On Monday, Jamee Yocum, the owner of Bark on Park, shared photos on Facebook that showed trash overflowing from garbage cans and trash in storm drains. Barfield, the co-owner of 5 Points Vintage, said her company often pays someone to clean up the trash around the storefront. On Monday, Jamee Yocum, the owner of Bark on Park, shared photos on Facebook that showed trash overflowing from garbage cans and trash in storm drains.
Hawkers in Neptune Beach closed, notice placed on door
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. - A normally bustling Neptune Beach restaurant is closed this evening. A bright orange notice on Hawkers' front door reads: "This establishment is closed to protect public health and safety." We're still working to find out what the violation was. Hawkers describes its menu as Asian street food..and its second location in Five Points remains open tonight. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Derby House Diner closes less than 2 weeks after grand opening
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Less than two weeks after celebrating its grand opening, Derby House Diner in Five Points is closing its doors. The restaurant at the corner of Park and Margaret streets opened in mid-June after months of extensive renovations. Despite several good reviews on Facebook, the owner announced the diner would be closing due to low revenue. This isn't the first time the community has had to say farewell to the corner restaurant. The restaurant was formerly known as Derby on Park -- an iconic diner that sat on Park Street for 60 years.
Sun-Ray Cinema planning second theater in Mandarin
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Sun-Ray Cinema, an independent movie theater in Five Points, has announced plans to open a second location in Mandarin. The theater's official Facebook account broke the news on Saturday. The new theater, located in the former K-Mart on San Jose Blvd in Mandarin, will have 600 seats and five screens, the Jax Daily Record reports. The Sun-Ray Cinema at 5 Points opened in March 1927. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Mexican spot Taqueria CINco opens its doors in Five Points
Located at 809 Lomax St. in Five Points, the newcomer is called Taqueria CINco. Taqueria CINco specializes in authentic homestyle Mexican cuisine, available for lunch and dinner daily, as well as brunch on the weekends. Debbie F., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Aug. 28, wrote, "Taqueria CINco is a pleasant additive to Five Points' cultural vibe. Yelper Carlos P. added, "Hands down the best taco place in Jax, and I've tried just about all of them. Taqueria CINco is open from 11 a.m.11 p.m. on Sunday-Wednesday and 11 a.m.midnight on Thursday-Saturday.
Woman helps rescue man from car that crashed into Five Points building
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A woman is hoping to reunite with a man she helped pull out of a car that crashed into a building in the Five Points area of Riverside. Williams told News4Jax that she heard a loud boom and ran over to see what happened. Williams said she and another man noticed the driver stuck inside the car and immediately opened the door to help after noticing smoke coming from the car. Williams wants to reconnect with the man who she helped save to see how he is doing. At this time, it's unclear why the man ended up crashing into the building, which has since been boarded up.
Crane Ramen releases summer menu inspired by Jacksonville sports teams
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Hungry sports fans, this Restaurant Report is for you. Chef Steve, with Crane Ramen on Park Street in Five Points, is releasing a summer menu inspired by all your favorite Jacksonville teams. The "Suns Out Buns Out" summer promo features eight special steamed buns filled with ingredients such as Mayport shrimp for the Jumbo Shrimp or fried sardines for the Armada. Find them every Wednesday and Thursday, starting at $7 for two buns, throughout the summer. Week 1 June 26/27 Armada Fried sardine with beurre blanc espuma Week 2 July 10/11 New Jax City Confit lemon and blue crab with fried crunchy crab toppings Week 3 July 17/18 Sharks Gumbo bun Week 4 July 24/25 Jumbo Shrimp Mayport shrimp burger with tomato marmalade Week 5 July 31/Aug.