‘Gone through many, many changes’: Five Points evolution over the years
Read full article: ‘Gone through many, many changes’: Five Points evolution over the yearsRain 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.
Mayor Deegan says the city is working to address pothole problems after heavy rainfall. Here’s how to report them
Read full article: Mayor Deegan says the city is working to address pothole problems after heavy rainfall. Here’s how to report themThe most important thing drivers can do is report potholes as they see them on the road by calling 630-CITY.
After days of rain, potholes becoming an increasing issue on Jacksonville area roads
Read full article: After days of rain, potholes becoming an increasing issue on Jacksonville area roadsA 2022 AAA survey found that 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole.
Celebrating diversity in literature
Read full article: Celebrating diversity in literatureToday we are celebrating National Book Lover’s Day with Park Street’s newest and cutest book store: Femme Fire Books. Femme Fire Books looks to celebrate diversity in literature and encourage reading for everyone. They offer a diverse range of books that reflect a variety of different cultures and nationalities.
Final day of Duval school name change voting brings last minute campaign pushes
Read full article: Final day of Duval school name change voting brings last minute campaign pushesThe community input portion of the months-long process for deciding whether to rename nine Duval County Public Schools campuses is scheduled to end at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Officers investigating two deadly crashes in Jacksonville
Read full article: Officers investigating two deadly crashes in JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating two unrelated deadly crashes from overnight Thursday. The first happened before 1:30 a.m. when a vehicle traveling west on Park Street near Hyde Park Elementary School when it left the road and hit a tree. Traffic investigators haven’t determined what caused the crash and did not release any other information about the woman involved. A spokesperson for Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the second crash happened before 2:20 a.m. near Water Street. Investigators said the vehicle crashed into the Lem Turner Collision Center, but they were not sure what caused it to do so.
Baby hospitalized after car strikes 3 vehicles & utility pole
Read full article: Baby hospitalized after car strikes 3 vehicles & utility polePhoto via iStockJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A baby was among three people taken to the hospital Wednesday after a car struck several vehicles and crashed into a utility pole on Jacksonvilles Westside. Officers were called to the scene of the crash on Lane Avenue South near Hyde Grove Avenue and Park Street about 9 a.m. after a car slammed into the pole, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. The driver was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. A woman and young child inside one of three vehicles struck by the car were also transported as a precautionary measure. The name and condition of the driver were not immediately released.
JSO releases photos of armed robbery suspect
Read full article: JSO releases photos of armed robbery suspectJACKSONVILLE, Fla - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released surveillance images of a man who it says robbed a business on Park Street. The social media post didn't name the business or disclouse when the robbery occured. Police said the man showed a gun and the cashier complied and gave him money. JSO says the man left the store with cash and merchandise. Anyone with information is asked to call crime stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
Shootout on Westside street between two groups stuns neighbors
Read full article: Shootout on Westside street between two groups stuns neighborsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Several people got out of two cars parked on Edgefield Drive near Park Street on the Westside around 7 p.m. Saturday and started shooting at each, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Neighbor Alicia Ellis witnessed the shootout as her 2-year-old son sat in the front yard eating ice cream. "We had just been outside with the kids getting ice cream from the ice cream truck. He looked back down the road where the other vehicle was, he looked back down at this vehicle, looked at me, then got back into his vehicle and took off." Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS (8477).
Crane Ramen releases summer menu inspired by Jacksonville sports teams
Read full article: Crane Ramen releases summer menu inspired by Jacksonville sports teamsJACKSONVILLE, 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.