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Suspect arrested in connection to deadly hit-and-run on city’s Northside, victim remains unidentified: police

Read full article: Suspect arrested in connection to deadly hit-and-run on city’s Northside, victim remains unidentified: police

Almost one month after a woman lost her life following a hit-and-run on Jacksonville’s Northside, police say they have arrested one suspect, but are still working to identify the victim.

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Young teen dies after being hit by pickup truck on Jacksonville’s Northside, police say

Read full article: Young teen dies after being hit by pickup truck on Jacksonville’s Northside, police say

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a young teenager died on Thursday afternoon after being hit by a pickup truck while walking across a street on Jacksonville’s Northside.

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Teen arrested after 7-year-old brother accidentally shoots self on Jacksonville’s Northside: JSO

Read full article: Teen arrested after 7-year-old brother accidentally shoots self on Jacksonville’s Northside: JSO

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 16-year-old on Monday after his 7-year-old brother accidentally shot himself less than one week ago with a gun that had been in his older brother’s bedroom.

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Community celebrates history of Northside Jacksonville’s Scott Park with family fun day, youth football camp

Read full article: Community celebrates history of Northside Jacksonville’s Scott Park with family fun day, youth football camp

A Jacksonville city councilman and other community leaders celebrated the history of Scott Park on the Northside with a family fun day and youth football camp on Saturday.

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Kids get backpacks, hygiene kits, other resources at giveaways on the Northside, Deerwood

Read full article: Kids get backpacks, hygiene kits, other resources at giveaways on the Northside, Deerwood

Jacksonville organizations on the Northside and Deerwood held backpack giveaways on Saturday.

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From Jacksonville’s first zoo to the street cars on Pearl Street, Springfield holds unique River City history

Read full article: From Jacksonville’s first zoo to the street cars on Pearl Street, Springfield holds unique River City history

If you’re out at Klutho Park in Springfield, you might notice a modern-style giraffe statue overlooking the green spaces. It’s there to mark the site of Jacksonville’s first zoo, which was built in the early 1900s.

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Woman dies following hit-and-run on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: Woman dies following hit-and-run on Jacksonville’s Northside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a woman died Monday night after she was hit by a car on Jacksonville’s Northside.

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‘It’s concerning’: Community members call for change after 2 deadly JSO officer-involved shootings in a week

Read full article: ‘It’s concerning’: Community members call for change after 2 deadly JSO officer-involved shootings in a week

Community members are calling for change after two officer-involved shootings in a week.

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Man shot, killed by officers in ‘bizarre’ encounter after he pulled out pregnant woman’s hair during attack: JSO

Read full article: Man shot, killed by officers in ‘bizarre’ encounter after he pulled out pregnant woman’s hair during attack: JSO

A man was shot and killed by police early Wednesday morning in what Sheriff T.K. Waters described as a “bizarre” encounter that included the man attacking a woman who’s pregnant with his child, pulling out her hair and later chewing on it as officers tried to bring him into custody.

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Motorcyclist, 29, dies following crash with SUV on Jacksonville’s Northside, troopers say

Read full article: Motorcyclist, 29, dies following crash with SUV on Jacksonville’s Northside, troopers say

The Florida Highway Patrol said a Nassau County motorcyclist, 29, died Sunday morning after her motorcycle crashed with an SUV on Jacksonville’s Northside.

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Jacksonville mother looking for answers after her daughter’s leg had to be amputated in hit-and-run incident

Read full article: Jacksonville mother looking for answers after her daughter’s leg had to be amputated in hit-and-run incident

A Jacksonville mother is looking for answers after her daughter was found on the Northside with her bone detached from her foot in a hit-and-run incident.

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Jacksonville sheriff lays out plans for future of jail, JSO headquarters at first town hall meeting

Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff lays out plans for future of jail, JSO headquarters at first town hall meeting

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters hit the ground running at his first town hall meeting to address the community.

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Northside resident urges JSO to focus on youth during summer months so they can ‘use their energy in positive ways’

Read full article: Northside resident urges JSO to focus on youth during summer months so they can ‘use their energy in positive ways’

As the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office kicks off its summer town hall series, one Northside resident is urging the department to focus more on young people, especially during the summer months.

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JSO investigates apparent murder-suicide on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: JSO investigates apparent murder-suicide on Jacksonville’s Northside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred early Saturday morning on the city’s Northside. Around 1:30 a.m., officers responded to the 11500 block of Lorence Avenue and found two adults dead.

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River City Inn declared a public nuisance, councilman asks JSO to increase area patrols, surveillance

Read full article: River City Inn declared a public nuisance, councilman asks JSO to increase area patrols, surveillance

Councilman Reggie Gaffney said the River City Inn has been declared a public nuisance, and he will ask the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to increase area patrols and surveillance.

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‘Concerning, upsetting’: Councilman calls for change along Jacksonville’s Harts Road after back-to-back shootings

Read full article: ‘Concerning, upsetting’: Councilman calls for change along Jacksonville’s Harts Road after back-to-back shootings

Back-to-back shootings just a few hundred feet apart are raising concerns along Harts Road in Jacksonville, and now, a city councilman is stepping in with plans to increase safety in the area.

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Man shot in the head, critically injured found after ShotSpotter alert, 911 call: JSO

Read full article: Man shot in the head, critically injured found after ShotSpotter alert, 911 call: JSO

A man who was shot in the head and critically injured Tuesday night near Jacksonville’s Moncrief area was found because of a ShotSpotter alert and 911 call, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

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Woman, 68, arrested for stabbing man to death at senior living facility on Jacksonville’s Northside: police

Read full article: Woman, 68, arrested for stabbing man to death at senior living facility on Jacksonville’s Northside: police

A 68-year-old woman has been arrested for her role in a fatal stabbing at a senior living facility on Jacksonville’s Northside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Jacksonville man dies following stabbing at Northside senior living apartment complex

Read full article: Jacksonville man dies following stabbing at Northside senior living apartment complex

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was fatally stabbed in a senior living facility on Tuesday morning.

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2 fraternities prepare for 7th annual charity softball game on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: 2 fraternities prepare for 7th annual charity softball game on Jacksonville’s Northside

Two fraternities are preparing for their seventh annual softball charity game against each other to give back to the community on Jacksonville’s Northside.

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JSO investigating fatal shooting of woman on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: JSO investigating fatal shooting of woman on Jacksonville’s Northside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of a woman on the Northside on Tuesday morning.

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Man dies after getting shot during an argument on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: Man dies after getting shot during an argument on Jacksonville’s Northside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was fatally shot during an argument on the Northside on Friday.

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Firefighter injured after fighting mobile home fire on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: Firefighter injured after fighting mobile home fire on Jacksonville’s Northside

A firefighter was transported to the hospital after fighting a mobile home fire in the Jacksonville North Estates neighborhood Tuesday morning.

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20-year-old man found guilty of murder, other charges in 2023 death of 3 people on Northside

Read full article: 20-year-old man found guilty of murder, other charges in 2023 death of 3 people on Northside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday the arrest of an 18-year-old who is accused of murder in the death of three people on Jacksonville’s Northside.

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Autonomous shuttle plant in Northside Jacksonville expected to generate $300 million for local economy by 2028

Read full article: Autonomous shuttle plant in Northside Jacksonville expected to generate $300 million for local economy by 2028

Construction of HOLON’s autonomous vehicle manufacturing plant in Jacksonville’s Northside is expected to generate nearly $300 million for the local economy by 2028 according to a study by the University of North Florida.

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Northside Jacksonville family builds successful Black woman-owned carwash business

Read full article: Northside Jacksonville family builds successful Black woman-owned carwash business

Kitty’s Carwash, a woman and Black-owned business on Jacksonville’s Northside, was founded by Nakita "Kitty" Watley. The Northside native and Ribault High alum, grew the business through passion and determination, becoming a standout in Duval County’s entrepreneurial landscape.

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Woman fatally shot in chest after gun discharges outside Northwest Jacksonville day care

Read full article: Woman fatally shot in chest after gun discharges outside Northwest Jacksonville day care

A shooting that left one person seriously injured on Jacksonville’s Northside prompted a brief lockdown of Ribault High and Sallye B. Mathis Elementary Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

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Jacksonville food insecurity organizations host event on urban farming, future of food in Duval County

Read full article: Jacksonville food insecurity organizations host event on urban farming, future of food in Duval County

The Duval Food Policy Council and Feeding Northeast Florida are hosting a free conference style event about the future of food in Duval County on Saturday until 6 p.m.

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Traffic, congestion worries arise over Northside housing proposal

Read full article: Traffic, congestion worries arise over Northside housing proposal

Close to 100 residents from Jacksonville’s Northside gathered to express their concerns about a proposed housing development in their community.

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Taking a deeper look at the Northside’s hidden gems: Cedar Creek and Seaton Creek

Read full article: Taking a deeper look at the Northside’s hidden gems: Cedar Creek and Seaton Creek

There’s no shortage of natural beauty in Jacksonville’s Northside, where residents and visitors can find the 7 Creeks Recreation Park, a hidden gem made up of over 30 miles worth of trails.

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News4JAX meteorologist Richard Nunn explores the Northside’s beauty on the Ribault River

Read full article: News4JAX meteorologist Richard Nunn explores the Northside’s beauty on the Ribault River

Come with me, let’s leave the bumper-to-bumper behind and glide across the dark and calm waters of the Ribault River and see another side of the Northside.

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Who’s a good boy?: Kent Justice’s giant dog Theo checks out Pet Paradise on the Northside

Read full article: Who’s a good boy?: Kent Justice’s giant dog Theo checks out Pet Paradise on the Northside

Pet Paradise near the Jacksonville International Airport is helping pet parents take care of their four-legged friends, and my dog Theo got to experience the fun.

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A new wave of ‘Jacksonville Ladies’ are making sure no veteran is buried alone at the Jacksonville National Cemetery

Read full article: A new wave of ‘Jacksonville Ladies’ are making sure no veteran is buried alone at the Jacksonville National Cemetery

They’ve made it their mission to make sure no veteran is buried alone at the Jacksonville National Cemetery on the city’s Northside.

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A Northside treasure serving up some sweet treats at Old Soul Donuts

Read full article: A Northside treasure serving up some sweet treats at Old Soul Donuts

Eden paid a visit to Old Soul Donut Co. on the Northside as part of our 4 Your Neighborhood celebration. The shop freshly bakes their delicious donuts and serves breakfast sandwiches and Martin coffee. Customers tell us that they are huge fans of the Northside eatery, and after sampling a box of delicious donuts, the River City Live crew understands why that is!

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Blueberry farms: A sweet summer activity on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: Blueberry farms: A sweet summer activity on Jacksonville’s Northside

When most people think of Jacksonville’s Northside, the airport and zoo are typically among the spots that come to mind. However, many don’t realize that the area is also home to some popular blueberry farms.

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‘The Northside is the new Southside’: A look at the booming growth of Jacksonville’s 32218 ZIP code

Read full article: ‘The Northside is the new Southside’: A look at the booming growth of Jacksonville’s 32218 ZIP code

If you live in the 32218 ZIP code, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed how the neighborhood is booming. As one local developer said, Northside growth is happening at breakneck speed.

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Councilman promises solution as Northside neighbors express frustration over Dunn Avenue traffic

Read full article: Councilman promises solution as Northside neighbors express frustration over Dunn Avenue traffic

Dunn Avenue on Jacksonville's Northside has seen quite a bit of development, and residents are concerned because crashes are becoming more frequent.

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JAX set to soar with new terminal, more gates, improved amenities for smoother flight experience

Read full article: JAX set to soar with new terminal, more gates, improved amenities for smoother flight experience

Jacksonville’s airport expansion and modernization continues. It’s a $440 million project that includes a new concourse, additional gates, and upgraded amenities.

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Looking for something fun to do on the Northside? Plane spotting may be your answer

Read full article: Looking for something fun to do on the Northside? Plane spotting may be your answer

If you live on the Northside, watching airplanes take off and land from Jacksonville International Airport can be a cool leisure activity. For some, it is a hobby.

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How the owner of Paintball Adventures on Jacksonville’s Northside keeps the vibrant family legacy alive 36 years later

Read full article: How the owner of Paintball Adventures on Jacksonville’s Northside keeps the vibrant family legacy alive 36 years later

On Jacksonville’s Northside, Paintball Adventures stands as a lively testament to family tradition and the joy of shared experiences.

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Uncover the artistry of 3D printing at D&A 3D Prints, a hidden gem at the Pecan Park Flea & Farmer’s Market

Read full article: Uncover the artistry of 3D printing at D&A 3D Prints, a hidden gem at the Pecan Park Flea & Farmer’s Market

Pecan Park Flea and Farmer’s Market, a Northside Jacksonville staple, offers everything from everyday essentials to unique 3D-printed creations at D&A 3D Prints.

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Jacksonville’s Northside faces food desert challenges, but hope emerges with new grocery store offering fresh options

Read full article: Jacksonville’s Northside faces food desert challenges, but hope emerges with new grocery store offering fresh options

Often referred to as a food desert, Jacksonville’s Northside has long struggled with a lack of healthy food options. Residents have voiced their concerns about the scarcity of fresh, affordable food, and local leaders are working to address the issue.

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Advocates opposed to new $1B jail in Jacksonville argue money could be better spent on community needs

Read full article: Advocates opposed to new $1B jail in Jacksonville argue money could be better spent on community needs

As the city of Jacksonville considers plans for a new jail, community members are pushing back with a rally organized by the Jacksonville Community Action Committee(JCAC). The “No New Jail Rally” is set to take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday on the steps of City Hall, just before the city council‘s regular meeting.

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Northside residents push back against proposed development that would bring 141 homes

Read full article: Northside residents push back against proposed development that would bring 141 homes

Residents of a Northside neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed 22-acre development that would bring more than 100 homes to the area.

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Security company helps Jacksonville churches face break-ins, strengthens resolve to serve community

Read full article: Security company helps Jacksonville churches face break-ins, strengthens resolve to serve community

A local security company is assisting several churches in Northwest Jacksonville who experienced multiple break-ins.

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Man believed to be responsible for at least 8 church break-ins in Northwest Jacksonville arrested

Read full article: Man believed to be responsible for at least 8 church break-ins in Northwest Jacksonville arrested

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it recently arrested the man believed to be responsible for a string of break-ins at churches in Northwest Jacksonville.

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4 Your Neighborhood

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WJXT is proud to continue its long-serving promise of dedication to North Florida and South Georgia communities by introducing a new, inside perspective of area neighborhoods.

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4 Your Neighborhood: News4JAX is coming to the Northside next!

Read full article: 4 Your Neighborhood: News4JAX is coming to the Northside next!

After the launch of 4 Your Neighborhood in Orange Park on Feb. 4, News4JAX is visiting a new neighborhood next month!

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An Urban Bike Tour celebrates Black History in Durkeeville

Read full article: An Urban Bike Tour celebrates Black History in Durkeeville

Jacksonville’s historic Durkeeville neighborhood was the center of a unique Black History Month celebration—a guided urban bike tour that included stops at significant cultural and historical sites.

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‘It’s beyond disrespectful’: Police investigating string of break-ins at Northside church

Read full article: ‘It’s beyond disrespectful’: Police investigating string of break-ins at Northside church

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was investigating after a church in a Northside neighborhood was burglarized multiple times last week.

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A Northside woman found a man wanted by police hiding in her kitchen. How JSO tracked down the suspect

Read full article: A Northside woman found a man wanted by police hiding in her kitchen. How JSO tracked down the suspect

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said 39-year-old Michael Summers was wanted for stealing a car, and according to an eyewitness, was in search of a place to hide.

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Northside restaurant to reopen Tuesday after crash causes significant damage

Read full article: Northside restaurant to reopen Tuesday after crash causes significant damage

A Northside eatery will reopen its doors to customers Tuesday morning after a car that crashed into the business over the weekend caused significant damage.

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Car crashes through restaurant, beauty salon in Northside Jacksonville

Read full article: Car crashes through restaurant, beauty salon in Northside Jacksonville

A car crashed through a restaurant and into a beauty salon on the Westside on early Sunday morning according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Most 2024 mail-in ballots reached officials within a week, USPS post-election report shows

Read full article: Most 2024 mail-in ballots reached officials within a week, USPS post-election report shows

According to the USPS Post-Election Analysis, 99.88% of mail-in ballots nationwide were delivered within a week, and in many cases, within a single day.

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US Postal Service touts timely delivery of mail ballots despite concerns from election officials

Read full article: US Postal Service touts timely delivery of mail ballots despite concerns from election officials

The U.S. Postal Service says nearly 100% of completed mail ballots were returned to election offices within a week during this year’s presidential contest.

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Jacksonville food truck spreads love with free meals before Thanksgiving

Read full article: Jacksonville food truck spreads love with free meals before Thanksgiving

A day before Thanksgiving, a Jacksonville food truck handed out free meals to support the Northside community.

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JFRD hopes to extinguish fire at Northside recycling center by Thursday, adds flames have ‘died down a lot’

Read full article: JFRD hopes to extinguish fire at Northside recycling center by Thursday, adds flames have ‘died down a lot’

After battling an enormous fire at a recycling facility in Jacksonville’s Northside for much of Tuesday and Wednesday, JFRD says it hopes to extinguish the flames by Thursday.

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Toxic smoke from massive rubber pile burning on Northside sparks concerns about air quality

Read full article: Toxic smoke from massive rubber pile burning on Northside sparks concerns about air quality

Jacksonville firefighters battled a massive fire for hours Tuesday at a Northside recycling facility that focuses on vehicle tires.

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JSO, JFRD to honor JSO corrections officer with procession through city streets

Read full article: JSO, JFRD to honor JSO corrections officer with procession through city streets

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, and other partners will pay their respects to the JSO corrections officer who was killed at a truck stop with a procession on Monday morning.

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Duval County reports 100% accuracy on equipment test ahead of general election

Read full article: Duval County reports 100% accuracy on equipment test ahead of general election

More than a dozen voting machines in Duval County were tested for accuracy Saturday morning ahead of November’s general election.

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Visitor fleeing Hurricane Milton finds dead woman inside family member’s home: JSO

Read full article: Visitor fleeing Hurricane Milton finds dead woman inside family member’s home: JSO

A woman was found dead inside a Northside home Thursday evening by a visitor who was coming to stay with a family member during Hurricane Milton, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Man injured after verbal argument ends in shooting on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: Man injured after verbal argument ends in shooting on Jacksonville’s Northside

A man was injured in a shooting inside a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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53-year-old man dead after pickup truck overturns in crash on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: 53-year-old man dead after pickup truck overturns in crash on Jacksonville’s Northside

A 53-year-old woman died after her pickup truck collided with another car on Jacksonville’s Northside on Tuesday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

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Man injured in shooting following argument on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: Man injured in shooting following argument on Jacksonville’s Northside

A man in his early 40s was injured in a shooting on Jacksonville’s Northside early Sunday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Man found dead on road on Jacksonville’s Northside; police investigating if foul play was involved

Read full article: Man found dead on road on Jacksonville’s Northside; police investigating if foul play was involved

A man was found dead on a road on Jacksonville’s Northside Friday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Jacksonville woman says Great Dane killed in drive-by shooting ‘took the bullet’ for her son

Read full article: Jacksonville woman says Great Dane killed in drive-by shooting ‘took the bullet’ for her son

A Jacksonville woman spoke out after a terrifying drive-by shooting early Thursday morning left her home riddled with bullets, narrowly missing her family.

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2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 14

Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 14

Democratic incumbent Kimberly Daniels defeated two primary challengers in Florida House District 14, which covers from Brooklyn and downtown north to include a sliver of Northwest Jacksonville and much of the Northside east of Lem Turner Road and south of Interstate 295 as well as Arlington and part of the Southside north of the Hart Expressway to Beach Boulevard and west of Southside Boulevard.

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Man dies in Northside shooting

Read full article: Man dies in Northside shooting

A man was shot and killed on Monday in a neighborhood on the Northside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Jacksonville-based filmmaker to debut Moncrief Springs documentary highlighting Northside history

Read full article: Jacksonville-based filmmaker to debut Moncrief Springs documentary highlighting Northside history

Dana Maule, a Jacksonville native born and raised on the Northside, wants to investigate how tourism impacts urban communities and the preservation of Black history.

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Over 70 volunteers serve communities during ‎United Way of Northeast Florida‎'s Day of Action

Read full article: Over 70 volunteers serve communities during ‎United Way of Northeast Florida‎'s Day of Action

The volunteers assisted with various projects, such as tending to a community garden, cleaning up streets, and landscaping around the Northside area, North Riverside area, and James Weldon Johnson Full Service School Site.

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Despite overall decrease in homicides, teenage gun violence has increased in Jacksonville compared to last year

Read full article: Despite overall decrease in homicides, teenage gun violence has increased in Jacksonville compared to last year

While Jacksonville has seen a drastic decrease in murders and homicides compared to last year, News4JAX records show teenage gun violence continues to be a problem.

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2 teens killed in shooting at apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: 2 teens killed in shooting at apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Northside

Two juveniles were killed in a shooting early Sunday at an apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Northside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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More than 100 volunteers work together to clean historic park on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: More than 100 volunteers work together to clean historic park on Jacksonville’s Northside

More than 100 volunteers spent Saturday morning cleaning up a historic park on Jacksonville’s Northside.

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Man drowns while night fishing near Heckscher Drive boat ramp: JSO

Read full article: Man drowns while night fishing near Heckscher Drive boat ramp: JSO

A man died late Thursday night while fishing near a boat ramp off Heckscher Drive, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

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JSO identifies man who died at hospital after Northside shooting

Read full article: JSO identifies man who died at hospital after Northside shooting

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office identified a man who died at the hospital after a shooting on Jacksonville’s Northside on May 24.

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Man found shot multiple times on Northside dies at hospital

Read full article: Man found shot multiple times on Northside dies at hospital

A man in his early 40s was found with multiple gunshot wounds Thursday night on Jacksonville's Northside and died at the hospital, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.

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Woman shocked to learn she only had 78 cents left on her EBT card after it was skimmed at Jacksonville store

Read full article: Woman shocked to learn she only had 78 cents left on her EBT card after it was skimmed at Jacksonville store

Several people on Jacksonville’s northside were surprised to learn their money from their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards was drained from skimmers at different stores.

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19 families lose apartment units after fire at Northside complex

Read full article: 19 families lose apartment units after fire at Northside complex

The American Red Cross assisted at least 19 displaced families after a fire at a Northside apartment complex on Harts Road.

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Local service organization celebrates 80 years serving the community

Read full article: Local service organization celebrates 80 years serving the community

One of the oldest Black service organizations is celebrating 80 years of serving the city of Jacksonville.

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‘We deserve to have that’: Businesses partnering to address food insecurity on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: ‘We deserve to have that’: Businesses partnering to address food insecurity on Jacksonville’s Northside

Local businesses are partnering to address food insecurity on Jacksonville’s Northside.

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First Coast Gems: Shady Rest Alpacas in Jacksonville

Read full article: First Coast Gems: Shady Rest Alpacas in Jacksonville

Did you know we had an alpaca farm right here in Jacksonville?

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Nursing academy opens on the Northside

Read full article: Nursing academy opens on the Northside

Sharron Nursing Academy is a new nursing school that recently opened on the Northside of Jacksonville. The school educates and train individuals wanting to enter the field of nursing by becoming a: nursing assistant, practical nursing, nursing RN and RN to BSN.  www.sharronnursingacademy.com

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2 men found shot to death in car on Jacksonville’s Northside

Read full article: 2 men found shot to death in car on Jacksonville’s Northside

Two men were found shot to death inside a car in the Dinsmore area on Jacksonville’s Northside Sunday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Troubled Jacksonville apartment complexes to get $10M in upgrades after being sold, renamed

Read full article: Troubled Jacksonville apartment complexes to get $10M in upgrades after being sold, renamed

A Fort Lauderdale-based real estate group has purchased two Jacksonville properties and renamed them.

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After a 12-year-old girl was injured in drive-by shooting, neighbors left asking, ‘Why a kid?’

Read full article: After a 12-year-old girl was injured in drive-by shooting, neighbors left asking, ‘Why a kid?’

Neighbors in Panama Park on Jackonville’s Northside are outraged over a 12-year-old being shot in broad daylight on Thursday.

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Mercedes-Benz SUV crashes into home on Northside; no one hurt

Read full article: Mercedes-Benz SUV crashes into home on Northside; no one hurt

Somehow, no one was hurt Monday morning when a Mercedes-Benz SUV crashed into a home on Jacksonville’s Northside.

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Teamsters reach new agreement with Anheuser-Busch one day before strike

Read full article: Teamsters reach new agreement with Anheuser-Busch one day before strike

On Wednesday, the Teamsters reached a five-year tentative agreement with Anheuser-Busch breweries worldwide one day before the current agreement expired, according to a release.

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Land use committee approves rezoning for northside affordable housing complex opposed by many residents

Read full article: Land use committee approves rezoning for northside affordable housing complex opposed by many residents

A proposed affordable housing complex on the Northside was met with hours of opposition from concerned residents after the Land Use and Zoning Committee voted to approve the rezoning on Tuesday.

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Oceanway community frustrated over opposed Chick-fil-A public hearing confusion

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An already frustrated Oceanway community was even more flustered after being given a 24-hour notice for a public hearing regarding the rezoning of an unwanted proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant.

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Tensions run high at Oceanway community meeting over plan to build Chick-fil-A across from First Coast High School

Read full article: Tensions run high at Oceanway community meeting over plan to build Chick-fil-A across from First Coast High School

A proposed plan to bring a new Chick-fil-A restaurant to the Oceanway neighborhood is causing a stir among residents. Not all of them are happy about it.

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3 hit, 1 killed when fight spills into street on Jacksonville’s Northside: JSO

Read full article: 3 hit, 1 killed when fight spills into street on Jacksonville’s Northside: JSO

A man died and two other people were seriously injured after a fight spilled into traffic on Jacksonville’s Northside near Starratt Road early Tuesday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Doorbell camera captures SUV, gunfire in Northside shooting that left 4-year-old, mother injured

Read full article: Doorbell camera captures SUV, gunfire in Northside shooting that left 4-year-old, mother injured

Gunshots were heard on a doorbell camera shortly after a light-colored SUV drove down a Northside street.

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Deadly Christmas night shooting on Jacksonville’s Northside

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A man was killed Christmas night in a shooting in the College Park area of Jacksonville's Northside, police said.

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UTV driver dies after rolling over hill on Jacksonville’s Northside

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The driver of a Polaris UTV died after rolling over a hill on Jacksonville’s Northside Friday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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City council approves $1.8M to purchase controversial liquor store property in Brentwood

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The Jacksonville City Council approved the purchase of a liquor store that faced backlash from some living in the Brentwood community.

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‘Big concern’: Councilman calls for inspections, improvements after 2 vehicles fly off bridge onto I-95 over 2-year span

Read full article: ‘Big concern’: Councilman calls for inspections, improvements after 2 vehicles fly off bridge onto I-95 over 2-year span

A Jacksonville overpass that’s had two vehicles go over it in about two years is now under a microscope.

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Man pleads not guilty in what police call a $20K gang bounty shooting that left 2 men dead on Northside

Read full article: Man pleads not guilty in what police call a $20K gang bounty shooting that left 2 men dead on Northside

A man accused of murder pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Thursday morning in connection to what detectives believe was part of a $20,000 gang bounty shooting that killed two men in Jacksonville’s Northside in October.

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Chiropractic assistant accused of 5 counts of sexual battery after incident with client at Jacksonville business

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A man was arrested and accused of sexual battery after an incident involving a client while he worked as a chiropractic assistant at a Northside Jacksonville business, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Man critically injured after getting shot multiple times outside his car in Highlands neighborhood

Read full article: Man critically injured after getting shot multiple times outside his car in Highlands neighborhood

A man in his late 20s was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was shot multiple times inside his vehicle on Wednesday at around 9 a.m. on Bucknell Avenue, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Northside apartment residents do not feel like the city’s temporary injunction is enough to improve property

Read full article: Northside apartment residents do not feel like the city’s temporary injunction is enough to improve property

Northwood Apartment residents are reacting to the city’s emergency temporary injunction against the apartment owners that requires the owner to take action and hire a waste hauler, pool service provider and landscaping maintenance provider.

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