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This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - ‘Old’ Arlington’s business revival
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - ‘Old’ Arlington’s business revivalOn This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we’re focused on growth and development in Arlington and examining Arlington’s business revival.
Late night storms topple trees in East Arlington, Jacksonville’s Northside
Read full article: Late night storms topple trees in East Arlington, Jacksonville’s NorthsideAfter a round of severe storms pushed through Duval County late Wednesday night, residents were left cleaning up Thursday morning, including multiple homes with major tree damage.
East Arlington COVID-19 test site shut down, Beaches site sees changes as city funding runs out
Read full article: East Arlington COVID-19 test site shut down, Beaches site sees changes as city funding runs outJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – COVID-19 testing sites in East Arlington and Neptune Beach are seeing changes after city funding for the sites ran out. A city spokesperson said the city allotted a specific amount of federal funding for each vendor that operates City testing facilities. “This particular vendor [Telescope Health] exhausted the allotted funds,” the spokesperson said. The site will offer rapid, viral and antibody testing for both insured and self-pay patients with no appointment or referral necessary. The Neptune Beach site currently sees about 100 patients each day.
City of Jacksonville opens first of three new coronavirus testing sites
Read full article: City of Jacksonville opens first of three new coronavirus testing sitesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. The City of Jacksonville is opening a new COVID-19 testing site Monday morning. The new location inside Ed Austin Regional Park in East Arlington is the first of three the city plans to open this week. The next sites will open at the beach, and Mandarin. With the added capacity from city-operated testing, as as many as 5,000 people can be tested for COVID-19 in Jacksonville everyday. Testing at Ed Austin Regional Park will happen in the Jim Fortuna Senior Center, while testing at the Beaches site will take place at the former K-Mart shopping center on Atlantic Boulevard.
Late night fire in East Arlington community
Read full article: Late night fire in East Arlington communityJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A fire broke out in a home in the Kensington residential community in East Arlington on the Fourth of July, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. Crews responded to the 1800 block of Burges Hill Drive around 11:30 p.m., Saturday night, in reference to a house on fire. Within minutes, the responding rescue workers said the house was clear. The Red Cross has been called to assist two adults and one child. Fire Command has requested the State Fire Marshall to lead an investigation into the late night house fire.
Man charged with murder in deadly shooting in East Arlington
Read full article: Man charged with murder in deadly shooting in East ArlingtonPublished: May 12, 2020, 10:06 pm Updated: May 13, 2020, 7:07 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man after a deadly shooting on Tropic Drive in East Arlington. Police arrested Pedro Navarro, 48, and charged him with murder. The shooting occurred on April 24. The man shot, who was not identified, died at a hospital during emergency surgery. Anyone with additional information in the shooting was asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
Woman accused of murder after man dies in East Arlington stabbing
Read full article: Woman accused of murder after man dies in East Arlington stabbingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 23-year-old woman was arrested Sunday following the early morning stabbing death of a man in the East Arlington area, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Police said Celaine Victoria Cuartero has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the unidentified man’s death. When they arrived, according to the Sheriff’s Office, police found a man suffering from a stab wound in a parking lot. Cuartero was detained at the scene and interviewed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500.
Man shot several times in East Arlington dies
Read full article: Man shot several times in East Arlington diesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Homicide detectives are investigating after a man shot several times at a home in East Arlington on Friday night died. Jacksonville officers called to Tropic Drive East before 10 p.m. found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department took the man to a local hospital, he died during emergency surgery. News4Jax spoke with a neighbor who said he was putting his child to bed when he heard at least three gunshots. Lewis said this is the first time anything like this has happened in the six years he’s lived in the neighborhood.
Panda Express opens new location in East Arlington
Read full article: Panda Express opens new location in East ArlingtonA new Panda Express outpost has opened for business at 11929 Atlantic Blvd. Check out the original orange chicken dish among the entrees at this chain spot. With a four-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp so far, the new arrival has made a promising start. Sara G., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Nov. 25, wrote, "The manager personally came up to us and asked about our experience and gave my son a Panda Express football and frisbee. Panda Express is open from 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Construction worker critically injured in electrical accident on Kernan Boulevard
Read full article: Construction worker critically injured in electrical accident on Kernan BoulevardJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A construction worker installing traffic signals Friday morning on North Kernan Boulevard in East Arlington was critically injured when a boom truck he was in hit a high power transmission line, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The man operating the crane was doing electrical work for a subcontractor working on a Jacksonville Transportation Authority, tried to get off the truck but was shocked. Residents in the area heard what sounded like an explosion, smelled something burning and came outside to see what was happening. Sky4 aerials just before noon showed rescue personnel, Jacksonville police and a JEA crew were at the intersection of Kernan and Running River Road, which is north of Atlantic Boulevard. A previous News4Jax report on the JTA Mobility Works project said a 3-mile stretch of Kernan Boulevard between Atlantic Boulevard and McCormick Road was being widened, with new traffic lights, sidewalks and a bicycle path added.
Budget apartments for rent in East Arlington, Jacksonville
Read full article: Budget apartments for rent in East Arlington, JacksonvilleEast Arlington is car-dependent and isn't particularly bikeable, according to Walk Score's rating system. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in East Arlington look like these days and what might you get for your money? We took a look at local listings in East Arlington via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Jacksonville neighborhood. 1148 Tolkien LaneListed at $1,475/month, this 1,286-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom address is located at 1148 Tolkien Lane. 13755 Glass Crystal CourtHere's a three-bedroom, two-bathroom space at 13755 Glass Crystal Court, which is going for $1,495/month.
The latest budget apartments for rent in East Arlington, Jacksonville
Read full article: The latest budget apartments for rent in East Arlington, JacksonvilleSo what does the low-end rent on a rental in East Arlington look like these days and what might you get for the price? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in East Arlington via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Jacksonville neighborhood. 1148 Tolkien LaneThis three-bedroom, two-bathroom address, situated at 1148 Tolkien Lane, is listed for $1,475/month for its 1,286 square feet. 12328 Silent Brook Trail NorthHere's a three-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling at 12328 Silent Brook Trail North, which, at 1,255 square feet, is going for $1,490/month. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom address, situated at 11222 Monument Landing Blvd., is listed for $1,595/month.
The most affordable apartment rentals in East Arlington, Jacksonville
Read full article: The most affordable apartment rentals in East Arlington, JacksonvilleEast Arlington isn't very walkable and isn't particularly bikeable, according to Walk Score's rating system. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in East Arlington look like these days and what might you get for your money? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in East Arlington via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Jacksonville neighborhood. 940 Mystic Harbor DriveCheck out this three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 940 Mystic Harbor Drive, listed at $1,600/month. This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor.