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Riverside’s Memorial Park bracing for Milton impacts after Helene
Read full article: Riverside’s Memorial Park bracing for Milton impacts after HeleneLess than two weeks after impacts from Hurricane Helene destroyed some of the remaining concrete balustrades in Memorial Park, neighbors are once again preparing for more impacts. The balustrades are lined against the bank, separating the park from the St. Johns River.
Memorial Park closed after Helene leaves concrete barriers along St. Johns River in pieces
Read full article: Memorial Park closed after Helene leaves concrete barriers along St. Johns River in piecesIn the hours after Jacksonville residents felt the impacts of Hurricane Helene, people were surprised to find Riverside’s Memorial Park was blocked off Friday morning.
Streets flooded, trees fell and power went out across Jacksonville area as Hurricane Helene hit
Read full article: Streets flooded, trees fell and power went out across Jacksonville area as Hurricane Helene hitNortheast Florida started to feel the effects of powerful and wide Hurricane Helene on Thursday night as the Category 4 storm made its way closer to the Gulf Coast.
Repairs still needed at Memorial Park 1 year after Hurricane Idalia
Read full article: Repairs still needed at Memorial Park 1 year after Hurricane IdaliaThere 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.
Members of Jacksonville’s Venezuelan community protest recent election results in that country
Read full article: Members of Jacksonville’s Venezuelan community protest recent election results in that countryMembers of Jacksonville’s Venezuelan community gathered Saturday afternoon at Memorial Park, for a peaceful protest.
Protester arrested after confrontation with counter-protester at pro-Palestinian rally
Read full article: Protester arrested after confrontation with counter-protester at pro-Palestinian rallyA protester is in police custody after arguing and hitting a counter-protester during a Pro-Palestinian protest Sunday afternoon in Riverside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville residents and city clean up after glancing blow from Hurricane Idalia
Read full article: Jacksonville residents and city clean up after glancing blow from Hurricane IdaliaJacksonville was spared from the major blunt of Hurricane Idalila, but the storm still left its mark on parts of the city.
Ukrainians living in Jacksonville to meet in Memorial Park for event marking year since beginning of Russia’s invasion
Read full article: Ukrainians living in Jacksonville to meet in Memorial Park for event marking year since beginning of Russia’s invasionIt’s been nearly one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which started a war between the two neighboring countries.
Memorial Park underwater as parts of Riverside, Avondale and Ortega flood during Nicole
Read full article: Memorial Park underwater as parts of Riverside, Avondale and Ortega flood during NicoleAs Nicole lashed Florida on Thursday, roadways and yards flooded in the Riverside, Avondale and Ortega neighborhoods.
Homeowners near San Marco have flooding concerns as TD 9 tracks toward Florida
Read full article: Homeowners near San Marco have flooding concerns as TD 9 tracks toward FloridaSome homeowners in the Southshore neighborhood are gearing up to prepare for the possible impact of tropical depression 9, which is projected to strengthen and hit Florida as early as Tuesday.
Another drill coming up next week at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: Another drill coming up next week at Naval Station MayportNaval Station Mayport's Memorial Park was established Aug. 1, 1987, with the dedication of the USS Stark monument. NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. – If you see extra activity at Naval Station Mayport next Tuesday or hear gunfire sounds from the base, don’t worry, it’s another military exercise. Base personnel will conduct a small boat exercise within the basin of the installation as part of Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2021. A release from the base pointed out that this is a scheduled exercise and is not in response to any specific threat. Nearby residents may see increased security activity associated with the exercise and hear blank rounds of gunfire.
6 fun things to do in Jacksonville this weekend
Read full article: 6 fun things to do in Jacksonville this weekendJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Do you need to get away from your house for the night? News4Jax has compiled a list of fun events happening this weekend in Jacksonville, most which are free. LOCATION: Blackhawk Bluff , Located at Girvin Road off of Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville’s best holiday lights: Girvin Road | #JAXBEST #OnlyInJax BEST LOCAL SPOT!🎄 If you and the family are planning on driving around to view some decorations, you’ll want to head toward Girvin Road, the JaxBest choice for best spot for local holiday lights. LOCATION: 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 322506) Illuminations Drive-Thru Light ShowBring the family together for this fun Jacksonville Tradition!
City awards bid to repair Memorial Park Balustrade
Read full article: City awards bid to repair Memorial Park BalustradeIntron Technologies, Inc. was selected by the City of Jacksonville as the contractor for the Memorial Park balustrade replacement project, the Memorial Park Association announced on Thursday. Memorial Park is a gem and one of the Citys flagship parks, said Randy DeFoor, City of Jacksonville District 14 Councilmember. We are delighted the Citys balustrade restoration project will utilize a local firm, Intron Technologies, to create the iconic balustrade. The iconic balustrade in Memorial Park was irreparably damaged during Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Like the community, we are thrilled the balustrade restoration project will be underway soon, said Michele Luthin, a vice president of Memorial Park Association.
Jacksonvilles best public art: Spiritualized Life, Charles Adrian Pillars
Read full article: Jacksonvilles best public art: Spiritualized Life, Charles Adrian PillarsIts arguably the eye-catcher during your visit to Memorial Park -- Spiritualized Life, the bronze sculpture created by Charles Adrian Pillars, is your choice for Jacksonvilles best public art. The statue honors the Floridians that died during their service in World War I. The grassy area surrounding the statue is often filled with picnicking families and pick-up soccer games on the weekends. In this surging mass of waters, I shaped human figures, all striving to rise above this flood, struggling for mere existence. The statue was tested in 2017, when the storm surge from Hurricane Irma flooded Memorial Park, though when the storm passed, Spiritualized Life remained.
Healthcare workers hold White Coats for Black Lives rally
Read full article: Healthcare workers hold White Coats for Black Lives rallyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Hundreds of Jacksonville healthcare professionals gathered Friday in Riversides Memorial Park to raise awareness about the trials minorities face within the healthcare system and to remember black lives lost to police brutality. We know George Floyd was not an innocent he was an alarm, a physician told those in attendance over a megaphone. How many more alarms have to be sounded with the lives of black kids and black men? How many more alarms have to be sounded?At the event, known as White Coats for Black Lives, attendees knelt for eight minutes and 46 seconds, the length of time a Minneapolis police officer pinned 46-year-old George Floyd to the ground with his knee before Floyd died. You have to prioritize black lives, health and safety above non-black comfort, Dr. Vijapura said.
Officers questioning men carrying guns while fishing in city park under investigation
Read full article: Officers questioning men carrying guns while fishing in city park under investigationJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville police officers are under internal investigation for how they responded to a group of men openly displaying firearms while fishing in the St. Johns River at Memorial Park in Riverside. When the officers responded, they asked them several questions, including whether the men were veterans. At least some of the men in the video are part of the gun-rights group Florida Carry. His edited version on the bodycam video criticizes the officers, who he describes as Tyrannical Jacksonville Sheriff Officers in the videos description. Taylor said the group will often carry guns while fishing in public places to educate the public on this right.
Officers questioning men carrying guns while fishing in city park under investigation
Read full article: Officers questioning men carrying guns while fishing in city park under investigationJacksonville police officers are under internal investigation for how they responded to a group of men openly displaying firearms while fishing in the St. Johns River at Memorial Park in Riverside.
Officers questioning men men carrying guns while fishing in city park under investigation
Read full article: Officers questioning men men carrying guns while fishing in city park under investigationJacksonville police officers are under internal investigation for how they responded to a group of men openly displaying firearms while fishing in the St. Johns River at Memorial Park in Riverside. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Officers questioning men carrying guns while fishing in city park under investigation
Read full article: Officers questioning men carrying guns while fishing in city park under investigationJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville police officers are under internal investigation for how they responded to a group of men openly displaying firearms while fishing in the St. Johns River at Memorial Park in Riverside. When the officers responded, they asked them several questions, including whether the men were veterans. At least some of the men in the video are part of the gun-rights group Florida Carry. His edited version on the bodycam video criticizes the officers, who he describes as Tyrannical Jacksonville Sheriff Officers in the videos description. Taylor said the group will often carry guns while fishing in public places to educate the public on this right.