Retired Air Force veteran says Iran’s drone strikes on Israel could cause gas prices to rise
ISRAEL – A retired Air Force veteran said he doesn’t think the tensions will rise between Iran and Israel, but the conflict could cause gas prices to rise. RELATED: Iran…
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The heat is on today as temperatures continue to rise
The heat is on today as temperatures continue to rise. By late afternoon, we’ll be in the 80s for most of the inland areas, mid 70s at the beaches. Don’t…
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Forensic engineer to determine if RISE Doro ‘podium,’ garage can be reused
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After last month’s devastating fire, RISE plans to bring in forensic engineers to determine if the concrete parking garage and “podium” at the Doro apartments Downtown can…
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Record warmth possible as temps rise to summer-like levels
It’s February, but does it feel like it? Not for some parts of the country. A warm front swept springlike weather across a large swath of the country Sunday in…
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JFRD releases hour-long video showing firefighters battling RISE Doro fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department on Wednesday released an hour-long video showing dozens of firefighters battling a massive fire at the RISE Doro apartment complex downtown. The…
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Manifest Distillery raises glasses to Jacksonville firefighters who worked around the clock to battle RISE Doro blaze
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Manifest Distillery honored the many firefighters who worked tirelessly to prevent the fire at the RISE Doro apartment building from spreading to other buildings, causing an even…
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RISE president ‘broke down’ the first time he drove over Hart Bridge, saw his $60M complex destroyed by fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Greg Blais, president of the company that built RISE Doro, said in his 29 years in development, he’s never had a situation like what unfolded last month…
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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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One week into RISE Doro apartment demolition, progress comes one small piece at a time
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Friday marks one week since crews began demolishing the RISE Doro apartment building after a devastating fire nearly two weeks ago. Demolition crews were already at working…
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Is RISE the same developer of apartment fire in Aurora, Colo.?
Although both apartments were under construction when they caught fire, FCN confirms claims that the two fires related are incorrect. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Moments after a massive fire ravaged an…
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