Bartaco, a taco restaurant chain, has now opened its 1st location in Northeast Florida in Jacksonville's Riverside/Five Points neighborhood.

In a bold new chapter for one of Jacksonville’s beloved theaters, Sun-Ray Cinema announced Thursday it is moving to a different Florida city.

Rain Dogs, the popular bar in Riverside‘s iconic Five Points neighborhood, will shut its doors on New Year's Eve. It is the latest in a number of closures for the area known for attracting diners, shoppers, and people with a love for nightlife.

Q: Jacksonville Today reader Stacy K. is waiting for the city to replace trash cans in the Five Points area.

There is still a very visible reminder of that storm at Memorial Park in the Five Points neighborhood. Barriers and caution tape are up along the waterfront after waves broke up several balustrades.

Craft beer retailer Alewife Bottleshop and Tasting Room announced that business will be closing in October and locals are disappointed and at the same time hoping to see a change for the better.

The Mixed Fillings Pie Shop in Five Points will be closing, but customers can still place preorders for July and August, according to a Facebook post.

Just days after the final movie played on Sun-Ray Cinema's big screen to a sold-out audience, the venue's new owners announced big plans for the space.

After nearly 13 years in business, the beloved staple of the Five Points community shut its doors Saturday.

Sun-Ray Cinema is set to close its doors for the final time on Saturday.

Union South Partners said it will preserve the historic façade of Sun-Ray Cinema but if you’re hoping to catch another show, there’s not much time.

Despite pushback from the community when the sale was announced, the new owner of the building that houses Sun-Ray Cinema says the decades-old theater’s lease has expired and won’t be renewed.

People who consider a decades-old theater a vital piece of the culture of Five Points are fighting to save it after Sun-Ray Cinema's owner announced it is for sale.

A recent rash of auto thefts and burglaries has left many people in the Riverside, Five Points and Avondale neighborhoods wondering if they will be the next victims.

A woman says she was right in front of her home in the Five Points neighborhood and had just finishing jumping her battery when her car was stolen in broad daylight.

Pizza Party with Hello Mr. Joe at Sun-Ray Cinema’s Pizza Cave in Riverside’s Five Points is a monthly story-time with music featuring children’s performing artist Joe Gaskin’s creatively themed, literacy-based entertainment for kiddos. Singalongs, creative percussion and a guitalele (just what it sounds like!) that move the whole family to dance at this party, plus the best pizza slice you’ve ever eaten in a Cave. 11AM the first Saturday of the month. Full menu also available, open Tues - Sat for lunch and dinner.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Police arrested two men seen brazenly carrying guns after a fight earlier this month in Riverside’s Five Points historic district, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. One of them has a mark on his face -- that’s not from officer interaction, that’s from the fight earlier,” Bruno said. “They were returning to the scene of the fight.”According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, a shotgun and rifle were located about 20 feet away from where police stopped the suspects. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)Bruno said witnesses were able to identify the two suspects and police also found surveillance video showing “how brazen” the men were as they strolled down sidewalks in Five Points. 4/4 pic.twitter.com/lAJBwWOGUw — Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) February 18, 2021Janes, 18, and Williams, 27, are each charged with open carrying of firearms.

Residents and business owners in Riverside’s Five Points historic district are fed up with garbage on their streets and sidewalks. “We see every mix of every kind of person and I think that’s what makes Five Points so wonderful," Cindy Barfield, co-owner of 5 Points Vintage. On Monday, Jamee Yocum, the owner of Bark on Park, shared photos on Facebook that showed trash overflowing from garbage cans and trash in storm drains. Barfield, the co-owner of 5 Points Vintage, said her company often pays someone to clean up the trash around the storefront. On Monday, Jamee Yocum, the owner of Bark on Park, shared photos on Facebook that showed trash overflowing from garbage cans and trash in storm drains.

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. - A normally bustling Neptune Beach restaurant is closed this evening. A bright orange notice on Hawkers' front door reads: "This establishment is closed to protect public health and safety." We're still working to find out what the violation was. Hawkers describes its menu as Asian street food..and its second location in Five Points remains open tonight. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Less than two weeks after celebrating its grand opening, Derby House Diner in Five Points is closing its doors. The restaurant at the corner of Park and Margaret streets opened in mid-June after months of extensive renovations. Despite several good reviews on Facebook, the owner announced the diner would be closing due to low revenue. This isn't the first time the community has had to say farewell to the corner restaurant. The restaurant was formerly known as Derby on Park -- an iconic diner that sat on Park Street for 60 years.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Sun-Ray Cinema, an independent movie theater in Five Points, has announced plans to open a second location in Mandarin. The theater's official Facebook account broke the news on Saturday. The new theater, located in the former K-Mart on San Jose Blvd in Mandarin, will have 600 seats and five screens, the Jax Daily Record reports. The Sun-Ray Cinema at 5 Points opened in March 1927. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Located at 809 Lomax St. in Five Points, the newcomer is called Taqueria CINco. Taqueria CINco specializes in authentic homestyle Mexican cuisine, available for lunch and dinner daily, as well as brunch on the weekends. Debbie F., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Aug. 28, wrote, "Taqueria CINco is a pleasant additive to Five Points' cultural vibe. Yelper Carlos P. added, "Hands down the best taco place in Jax, and I've tried just about all of them. Taqueria CINco is open from 11 a.m.11 p.m. on Sunday-Wednesday and 11 a.m.midnight on Thursday-Saturday.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A woman is hoping to reunite with a man she helped pull out of a car that crashed into a building in the Five Points area of Riverside. Williams told News4Jax that she heard a loud boom and ran over to see what happened. Williams said she and another man noticed the driver stuck inside the car and immediately opened the door to help after noticing smoke coming from the car. Williams wants to reconnect with the man who she helped save to see how he is doing. At this time, it's unclear why the man ended up crashing into the building, which has since been boarded up.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Hungry sports fans, this Restaurant Report is for you. Chef Steve, with Crane Ramen on Park Street in Five Points, is releasing a summer menu inspired by all your favorite Jacksonville teams. The "Suns Out Buns Out" summer promo features eight special steamed buns filled with ingredients such as Mayport shrimp for the Jumbo Shrimp or fried sardines for the Armada. Find them every Wednesday and Thursday, starting at $7 for two buns, throughout the summer. Week 1 June 26/27 Armada Fried sardine with beurre blanc espuma Week 2 July 10/11 New Jax City Confit lemon and blue crab with fried crunchy crab toppings Week 3 July 17/18 Sharks Gumbo bun Week 4 July 24/25 Jumbo Shrimp Mayport shrimp burger with tomato marmalade Week 5 July 31/Aug.