Construction project planned to widen New Berlin Road met with concerns from Northside residents
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – North Jacksonville residents got a chance to look at plans for a road widening project on New Berlin Road. The project extends from New Berlin Road to…
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New $146 million grant helping construction of Emerald Trail
The grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation is the largest one-time federal grant the city of Jacksonville has ever received, according to JTA. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Green was one…
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More I-10 drivers speak out about denied claims for construction project damage
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We’ve shown you the damage I-10 drivers say they suffered from a construction project between Chaffee Road and Hammond Boulevard. Dents, windshield cracks and more. They’ve been…
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Worried about construction fraud? Here are some ways you can protect yourself
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Construction fraud is becoming alarmingly common in the greater Jacksonville area. Dozens of people have come forward to the News4JAX I-TEAM in the last few weeks…
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Amid nationwide construction worker shortage, high school students get first-hand experience at Jacksonville event
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, – Local high school juniors and seniors had the opportunity to get first-hand construction experience thanks to an event meant to help them find their passion. Transportation officials…
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Nocatee home builder accused of abandoning projects charged with embezzling millions in construction funds
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A St. Johns County builder who was accused of abandoning projects in Nocatee has been arrested on multiple charges, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office…
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FL construction experts talk Rise Doro rebuilding considerations
RISE Doro officials have said they plan to rebuild, but whether they rebuild with wood or another material appears to still be up in the air. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Pieces…
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Wood-frame construction, like what was used in RISE Doro, is common in Florida because of its cost. But there are risks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Wood-frame construction is permitted statewide in Florida and it’s a common choice for developers, even when it comes to high-rise apartment buildings like the downtown complex that…
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JFRD respond to fire at building under construction in Downtown
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is on the scene of a fire reported inside a building currently under construction in the city’s Downtown area Sunday night….
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Construction set to begin on Riverfront Plaza
The site of the former Jacksonville Landing is about to undergo some major changes as construction ramps up on new Riverfront Plaza. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — If you walk along the…
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