Volunteers build customized cars to give the gift of mobility, playtime to children with disabilities
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Volunteers through Brooks Rehab gave the gift of playtime and mobility Saturday morning after they built 15 customized cars to gift to children with disabilities. They’ve done…
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HabiJax launches its 2024 Women Build as women help women build homes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Habitat for Humanity Jacksonville Women Build launch event Friday morning celebrated the power of women helping women build a home for a stronger life. More than…
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Some Oceanway neighbors oppose plan to build Chick-fil-A across from First Coast High School
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – 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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Decision reversed to build on Fernandina Beach Tringali Homes
The Fourth District Circuit Court called the Fernandina Beach City Commission’s May vote an “erroneous” interpretation of the Land Development Code. FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla — The demolition of the Fernandina…
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St. Johns County developer wants to build 650 homes, have 30% designated as workforce housing
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Building more affordable housing in St. Johns County is a top priority for 2024. Together, county officials and nonprofit groups are working toward solutions with…
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Fla. organization to build double the number of affordable homes
“Now, my kids can say they got a yard to play in. They can be kids.” -Makeshia Hayes, a new homeowner told First Coast News. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Many…
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$5M donation from Mayo Clinic will help Sulzbacher build health clinics on new campus
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayo Clinic is making a major investment in healthcare for an underserved area of Jacksonville. Every Friday, Mayo Clinic sends residents, fellows, students and doctors to Sulzbacher’s…
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City of St. Augustine can’t build fire station on state park land
Madeira Heights neighbors having been fighting against the development for months. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The Florida Acquisition and Restoration Council blocked the City of St. Augustine from leasing a…
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Middleburg homeowner says new build troubled with mold, humidity, ventilation issues
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A Middleburg homeowner who moved to Clay County with the expectation of living in an issue-free, newly built home said her recent homeowner’s experience hasn’t been…
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Sea Island Company to build workforce housing for employees
The Glynn County Planning Commission voted in favor of Sea Island Company housing its employees in a four story development. The vote faced pushback by residents. ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga….
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