Jacksonville to get new Veterans Affairs facility
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ During his rally Thursday night at Cecil Field, President Donald Trump announced a new Veterans Affairs facility would be coming to Jacksonville. News4Jax has learned the Southpoint and University locations will be replaced by the new facility. The new location, which has yet to be announced, will be approximately 164,000 square feet. It will have primary care, mental health, onsite radiology, optometry and audiology services. The location on Jefferson Street in Springfield will continue to operate.
Check out the 5 most popular spots in Jacksonville's Southpoint neighborhood
Get to know this Jacksonville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Ethiopian eatery to a mattress store. Located at 6301 Powers Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 699 reviews on Yelp. Nile Ethiopian Restaurantphoto: tonya c./yelpNext up is Ethiopian spot Nile Ethiopian Restaurant, situated at 6715 Powers Ave., Suite #3. The Mitt Tex-Mex CafePhoto: matt c./YelpCafe, Mexican and Tex-Mex spot The Mitt Tex-Mex Cafe is another top choice. Broadway Deli & Grillphoto: kimberly p./yelpBroadway Deli & Grill, a deli and traditional American spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 54 Yelp reviews.