JSO: Military bomb dug up by dog in backyard of Eastside home
Homes near the house where the bomb was found were evacuated after it was discovered in March, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A military bomb was…
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Local church brings affordable housing to Jacksonville’s Eastside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville church is bringing affordable houses to Jacksonville’s Eastside. Affordable housing is a consistent issue as inflation continues to make homeownership more difficult for certain communities….
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Security guard ‘severely’ beaten in head with hammer during robbery at Eastside apartment complex
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries Sunday night after he was beaten in the head with a hammer during a robbery at an…
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Jacksonville Armada plans to break ground on new soccer stadium by the summer on Jacksonville’s eastside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After some delays, the Jacksonville Armada plans to break ground on a new soccer stadium by the summer on Jacksonville’s eastside. RELATED: Jacksonville Armada stadium won’t be…
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Debs store on the Eastside slated for reopening
Located in Eastside, the 5,000-square-foot building will be managed by Goodwill Industries of North Florida. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A historic community store in the heart of Eastside neighborhood will see…
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Baseball camp brings joy to neighborhood kids on the Eastside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville (JaxPAL) held its first annual Eastside baseball camp Saturday morning, giving kids a chance to learn and grow in a positive…
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Eastside residents, nonprofit help bring aging Jacksonville affordable apartment complexes back to life
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A major renovation project is happening at two troubled Eastside complexes and it could help about 100 families living in affordable housing in Jacksonville. The News4JAX I-TEAM…
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2 men injured in 2 overnight shootings on Jacksonville’s Eastside, Westside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate shootings that happened early Sunday. The first shooting happened in an Eastside neighborhood, and the second one happened on…
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At least one dead on Eastside, JFRD says; Large section of of A Philip Randolph shut down by JSO
JSO investigates homicide on A Philip Randolph Blvd. (Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4Jax – All rights reserved.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheirff’s Office shut down a large section of…
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New owners of troubled Eastside apartment complex bring restored hope for residents after years of safety concerns
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There’s new hope for residents at a troubled apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Eastside. The Downtown East Apartments, formerly known as Franklin Arms, have been plagued with pests,…
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