Springfield Park Confederate monument was put up to intimidate Black residents during Jim Crow era
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Confederate monument in Springfield represents different things to different people. Some say it’s a big piece of Southern history, while others say it’s a symbol of…
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Confederate monument removed from Springfield Park in Downtown Jacksonville
Several onlookers could be seen at Springfield Park in Downtown Jacksonville Wednesday morning, watching construction crews remove a Confederate monument. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A champagne bottle, a speaker playing Motown…
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Work begins overnight to remove Confederate monument from Springfield Park
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Before first light on Wednesday, construction crews began the process of removing a Confederate statue in Springfield Park that has long been the subject of debate in…
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What’s happening at Springfield Park?
On Tuesday, two cherry pickers and a heavy duty crane were left at Springfield Park, leaving some to question if the confederate monument in the park is coming down. JACKSONVILLE,…
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67-year-old bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Orange Park: FHP
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – A 67-year-old man was struck while riding a bicycle on Miller Street in Orange Park, and the driver who hit him left the scene, according to…
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End of the year car deals at Orange Park and St. Augustine dealerships
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – From now until the New Year is your best chance to get the best deal on a new car. Just like the end of the calendar…
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Porch pirates target Orange Park neighborhood days before Christmas
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – An Orange Park neighborhood was targeted by porch pirates right before the holidays, and it was all caught on camera. Now, residents in the Spencer Plantation…
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Family of fallen Green Beret building park for first responders’ mental health
GLEN ST. MARY, Fla. – The family of a Baker County Green Beret hopes to make a lasting impact in his honor by saving the lives of local heroes after…
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Orange Park police investigating officer after altercation
Police responded to a report of a possible drunk driver, identified as the officer, after he allegedly nearly hit a woman, which led to her husband punching him. ORANGE PARK,…
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Orange Park man under investigation after cyber tip leads to discovery of child, animal sexual abuse material
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – A year’s long investigation into child sexual abuse material led detectives to the discovery of animal sexual abuse material. Richard Swain Jr, 43, of Orange Park,…
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