Funds appropriated for Northbank Riverwalk Extension
Much needed cosmetic, structural improvements to be made Riverside and 5 Points residents may soon see an urban park in the area. At the request of the Office of the Mayor, City Council voted, although not unanimously, to appropriate $2 million in Florida Department of Transportation funding and to re-appropriate over $3 million from the […]
St. Johns Avenue development hearings deferred
Developer asking for time to refine plan By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News After earlier public statements about having to adhere to strict schedules for submission of the proposed redevelopment of the Commander Apartment and the adjoining retail/office center, Attorney Steve Diebenow, applicant on behalf of Chase Properties, requested a two-cycle deferral for the […]
Willowbranch Creek project cited for noncompliance
Construction dams break one week after warning The city claims “acts of God.” Local residents say it’s shoddy work and lack of compliance with environmental protection standards. On June 26, both of the construction dams blew out at the Willowbranch and Riverside construction project, sending a significant amount of dirt into the creek. “They still […]
RAP, 5 Points merchants plan for city for infrastructure improvements
Members of the 5 Points Merchants Association and Riverside Avondale Preservation are joining forces to produce a “concept plan” to bolster their chances of receiving $750,000 from the city to help solve infrastructure problems in the 5 Points business district. The two groups want to use the money to redesign the iconic five-point intersection from […]
UPDATE: JSO confident CVS suspect is right person for Mojo murder
Chief of Investigations Annie Smith held a press conference at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 12, stating that suspect Herman Pickens was still in custody, charged with attempted homicide, burglary and possession of firearm by a convicted felon for the incident at CVS Pharmacy at 4475 San Juan Avenue on Monday, July 8. In addition, […]
Lost senior dog in Avondale area
Lost Dog in Avondale/Fishweir area (missing since Monday, 6/10/13) Female – shepherd cross called “Angel” 8 – 9 years old, that weighs 60 lbs Mostly tan with a few white markings Lives in the 3800 block of Walsh Street Seen just after midnight on Thursday, 6/13/13, near the Boone Park tennis courts Then seen on […]
PHONE SCAM ALERT!
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a phone scam. According to the JSO’s Public Information Officer Melissa Bujeda, the complainant told police that she received a series of telephone recordings advising her that she has overpaid her taxes to the city and offering to wire transfer her a refund or asks her […]
Local celebs raise nearly $70,000 for Jacksonville Children’s Chorus
Event grosses over $120,000 in total The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus was the real winner at the Jacksonville’s Dancing With the Stars fundraiser on May 3. The event, which grossed over $122,000, featured performances by local celebrities partnered with professional dancers from A Social Affair Dance Studio and the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus choirs. Florida Blue Foundation […]
City Council lobbied to act on zoning code
Backyard hen houses on the docket By Lara Patangan Resident Community News Hen advocates are working with City Council members Doyle Carter (District 12) and Don Redman (District 4) to hatch legislation that would legalize backyard hens in most Duval County residential areas. Draft legislation was presented at a May 14 meeting to amend section […]
