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Dispute takes a different course for San Jose homeowners

After repeatedly asking developers Feras Mouded and James O’Nan to fix the faulty drainage system at San Jose Estates, which has caused soggy grass and standing water in their backyard for the past 18 months, Lynne and David Robison have decided to take matters into

Two issues could halt Millers Creek dredging project

After discussing two issues that could potentially shut down its dredging project before it gets started, the Millers Creek Special Tax District Board of Directors unanimously voted to set its yearly assessment at $3,000 per parcel during it meeting at Havana Jax Café in St.

Residents raise alarm over sediment spill in Millers Creek

As far as several Millers Creek residents are concerned, the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) is at it again. In the early afternoon July 24, Louis Joseph, a creek-side resident raised the alarm to his fellow neighbors after spotting a brownish-yellow sediment flowing into the creek

Historic Preservation Commission approves CenterState Bank demolition

A familiar sight in the heart of the Park and King retail corridor could be razed for a mixed-use development as the Jacksonville Historic Planning Commission approved a request for demolition at its July 25 meeting. But that action won’t occur for at least 18

New signs at Roosevelt Square Mall indicate new structures, new name

Signs erected in mid-July at various points at the Roosevelt Square Mall indicate a big change is coming for the old mall, including a new name – Ortega Park. Although The Resident reached out repeatedly for information, Atlanta-based Dewberry Capital Corporation wasn’t ready, as of

Herschel Street creek culvert replacement underway

For residents living on or traveling Herschel Street where it bisects Boone Park, a few months of construction noise and traffic detours will, hopefully, be worth the inconvenience when the creek bridge replacement is complete. Fishweir Creek meanders under the bridge at the intersection with