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‘He didn’t have a chance to live yet’: 17-year-old Jacksonville rapper identified as victim in Valencia Way shooting
Read full article: ‘He didn’t have a chance to live yet’: 17-year-old Jacksonville rapper identified as victim in Valencia Way shootingFriends of the victim, identified as Londun Mungin, have already begun to make a memorial at the spot where he died.
New chapter: 4 troubled Jacksonville housing complexes get much-needed renovations
Read full article: New chapter: 4 troubled Jacksonville housing complexes get much-needed renovationsOfficials from the city, state and federal government hoped to close the book on the dark history of the troubled Eureka Garden subsidized housing complex on Tuesday when they cut the ribbon on the renovated property, now called Valencia Way.
I-TEAM: Gas restored to 1st of 37 buildings at Valencia Way
Read full article: I-TEAM: Gas restored to 1st of 37 buildings at Valencia WayGas was restored Friday to the first of 37 buildings on the property, but the work at Valencia Way, formerly Eureka Gardens, will continue for weeks, possibly into the holidays. A gas leak three weeks ago uncovered a massive problem in the gas lines. PREVIOUS STORIES: Congressman demands HUD take action at Valencia Way |New gas pipes to be installed at Valencia Way |Valencia Way residents still without natural gas serviceBob Starfast, who has been a resident for 25 years, is one of those people still waiting. Mayor Lenny Curry helped lead the charge with City Council to improve the former Eureka Gardens, now Valencia Way. The statement said the gas company contractor continues to install main gas line and the general contractors plumbing subcontractor installed gas lines on Buildings 3, 4 and 6.
Valencia Way residents still without natural gas service
Read full article: Valencia Way residents still without natural gas serviceAccording to residents who live at Valencia Way, formerly known as Eureka Gardens on Jacksonville's westside, they do not have natural gas service at the moment. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Valencia Way residents still without natural gas service
Read full article: Valencia Way residents still without natural gas serviceAccording to residents who live at Valencia Way, formerly known as Eureka Gardens on Jacksonvilles westside, they do not have natural gas service at the moment. "They did put in mobile showers in here, but a lot of us are skeptical of using those for sanitary reasons and safety purposes," the resident said. "You have more than 400-500 people out here, sharing the same mobile showers, its not healthy." The resident said there has been no thought of moving from a place where the rent is $400 a month. Matthew Carlucci, a Jacksonville at-large council member, said if he has to create an ordinance to get an interior and exterior inspection of Valencia Way, he will.
Man injured in Labelle Street shooting
Read full article: Man injured in Labelle Street shootingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A 26-year-old man shot just before midnight on Labelle Street just off Normandy Boulevard drove himself to UF Health Jacksonville, according to a report by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. A witness told News4Jax there were up to 10 gunshots in front of an apartment at Valencia Way, formerly known as Eureka Gardens. Police called found several shell casings, but no victim only to learn Kevin Bush had walked into the emergency room with a gunshot wound. Officers ask anyone with any additional information to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.