Mayor Deegan, JFRD giving update on Rise Doro apartment fire
110 firefighters, about one-fifth the size of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, are working on the fire Monday, according to Chief Keith Powers. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Framed photos and…
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Massive sports complex apartment fire a ‘setback’ for downtown development, housing woes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Bringing life to downtown Jacksonville by adding more housing and entertainment has been slowgoing for decades. When Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan was elected last year, she vowed…
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Luxury apartment complex in Downtown Jacksonville goes up in flames
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews battled through the night as a brand-new luxury apartment building Downtown went up in flames. The Rise Doro Apartments at 960 E….
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Local air quality in Downtown Jacksonville spikes to unhealthy levels after apartment fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The weather was difficult for firefighters who battled a massive apartment fire downtown on Monday with low humidity and gusty winds. Skies were sunny most of the…
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JFRD responding to Downtown apartment fire
Downtown fire (WJXT) Jacksonville, Fla. – Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews are battling a fire at A. Philip Randolph Boulevard and Adams Street in downtown Jacksonville. The fire is at…
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Ability Housing breaks ground on new affordable apartment complex
The National Low Income Housing Coalition says someone working minimum wage would have to work 92 hours a week to afford a one-bedroom apartment in St. Johns County. ST. AUGUSTINE,…
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Officials break ground on 92-unit affordable housing apartment complex in West Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Dozens of affordable apartment units are soon coming to St. Augustine, an area in desperate need of more affordable housing. It’s going to be called the…
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20-year-old accused in 2022 murder of 18-year-old at Westside apartment complex
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two men were arrested in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in April 2022 at a Westside apartment complex, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Alfredo…
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Westside apartment residents concerned about safety after recent car thefts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Residents in the Ortega Farms neighborhood are speaking out about an uptick in reported auto thefts. The recent holidays have been no excuse for car thefts as…
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Residents at The Weldon apartment complex describe rodent infestation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three residents at The Weldon Apartments, formerly known as Moncrief Village, told the I-TEAM Tuesday that they see mice or rats in their apartments every day. Resident…
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