JTA approves money for negotiations to redesign Skyway downtown
It’s the latest step in JTA’s Ultimate Urban Circulator, a three-phase plan implementing autonomous vehicles throughout the urban core. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Transit Authority is taking its first…
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Downtown Vision Inc. event set to reopen fountain Feb. 15.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Friendship Fountain is coming back for a long awaited opening after recent tests. On Feb. 15, Friendship Fountain will reopen in time for Sip & Stroll. The…
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Where to park for Icemen game in Downtown Jacksonville?
The puck drops at 7 p.m. Here’s what to know before heading out the door. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Icemen will faceoff against their rival, the Florida Everblades on…
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Is the Downtown Jacksonville fire out yet?
Early Monday morning, there were 115 firefighters on scene. The presence of fire rescue personnel is dwindling, with JFRD still monitoring for collapse. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On the third day…
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What’s next for the downtown apartment building marred by devastating fire?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – What are the next steps for the future of the downtown apartment complex that went up in flames just days before it was scheduled to welcome residents?…
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No word yet from RISE Doro developer on future of building after downtown apartment complex damged by fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The developer of RISE Doro, a downtown apartment complex that caught fire Sunday, is a real estate company named RISE. According to the company’s website, it has…
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As downtown apartment fire burned, JFRD rushed to keep wall from collapsing onto Intuition, Manifest Distilling
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As more than 100 firefighters worked through the night battling a massive blaze at a downtown Jacksonville apartment building, they were also working to protect nearby businesses….
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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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A brief history of RISE Doro apartments, the $67M downtown complex that caught fire before opening
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Before a brand new luxury apartment complex set to open near the downtown sports complex in March caught fire Sunday night, there was controversy over a historic…
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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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