Storm, possible tornado knock power to homes near Cecil Airport
JFRD and JEA crews worked on downed powerlines and trees Sunday night to restore power to people living on Cochise Drive. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Folks living near Cecil Airport on…
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Man arrested for murdering man at Sands on Beach Apartment Homes
Benjamin Groover, 54, is currently being held on no bond at the Duval County Jail, as his first court appearance will take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, jail records show….
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Proposed bill could limit people without homes from sleeping in public, but some think that doesn’t address the problem
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A proposed Florida bill could potentially restrict people without homes from sleeping in public buildings and on public property without a permit. On any given day or…
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Boil water advisory for Neptune Beach homes after main break
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. — A boil water advisory will be in effect for a dozen Neptune Beach homes after a water main break on Tuesday morning. The City of Neptune…
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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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Hand in Hand waiting on state for okay with Brunswick tiny homes
60 tiny homes sat empty Wednesday night as temperatures once again dipped below freezing. The organization running the community is hopeful it can open soon. BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Brunswick nonprofit,…
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Florida 2nd in nation in number of those without homes, HUD finds
Homelessness is a growing problem in Florida. With one of the largest populations of unhoused residents in the nation, second only to California, the state saw an increase last year…
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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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Developer returns home to Jacksonville to help revitalize homes in struggling neighborhoods
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A relatively new nonprofit is developing some of Jacksonville’s most challenged neighborhoods and is making progress one property at a time. Right now, Fruit of Barren Trees…
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