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The Jacksonville Fair is relocating to the Westside — but not as soon as anticipated
Read full article: The Jacksonville Fair is relocating to the Westside — but not as soon as anticipatedThe 2024 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair will begin Nov. 7 at the current Jacksonville Fairgrounds next to Everbank Stadium. Meanwhile, construction for the fair’s new location on the Westside is underway, according to officials.
37-year-old arrested following Westside Jacksonville ‘crime spree,’ police say
Read full article: 37-year-old arrested following Westside Jacksonville ‘crime spree,’ police sayA man responsible for breaking into multiple residences in Jacksonville‘s Westside and “intentionally engaging female victims” has been arrested, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
1 man dead, another taken to hospital after shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: 1 man dead, another taken to hospital after shooting on Jacksonville’s WestsideA man died and another had non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting at a park on Jacksonville‘s Westside on Saturday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Family, city of Jacksonville honors local woman with street sign in her memory
Read full article: Family, city of Jacksonville honors local woman with street sign in her memoryThe family and friends of Erma Lee Cole gathered around a newly installed sign ordained by city council on Jacksonville’s Westside on Saturday.
71-year-old man found safe after going missing on Jacksonville’s Westside: JSO
Read full article: 71-year-old man found safe after going missing on Jacksonville’s Westside: JSOA missing man last seen by his family on Jacksonville’s Westside was found safe on Friday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Security guard killed after being shot multiple times inside Westside business
Read full article: Security guard killed after being shot multiple times inside Westside businessA man was shot and killed early Thursday inside a business on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Teen critically injured in hit-and-run crash on Blanding Blvd; JSO searching for driver
Read full article: Teen critically injured in hit-and-run crash on Blanding Blvd; JSO searching for driverA teen was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash early Monday on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO searching for two men wanted in connection with armed robbery
Read full article: JSO searching for two men wanted in connection with armed robberyThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for two men who are wanted in connection with an armed robbery on Jacksonville’s Westside that occurred early Sunday morning.
Addition of Jacksonville Fairgrounds to the Westside expected to bring more jobs, entertainment venues
Read full article: Addition of Jacksonville Fairgrounds to the Westside expected to bring more jobs, entertainment venuesThe private group will pay 17 million to build the site, and the city will pay for infrastructure.
Man dies after being trapped under truck that flipped through a ditch, took out a fence and hit a tree: JSO
Read full article: Man dies after being trapped under truck that flipped through a ditch, took out a fence and hit a tree: JSOA man was killed early Thursday morning in a crash on Pinebrook Drive South on Jacksonville’s Westside.
High school football ‘24: Friday night’s scoreboard and looking ahead to Week 5
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Friday night’s scoreboard and looking ahead to Week 5Week 4 of the high school football season is in the books and we've got all the scores and TV highlights in one place to catch you up on all the Friday night action.
Residents on Jacksonville’s Westside voiced concerns about potential liquor store coming to area
Read full article: Residents on Jacksonville’s Westside voiced concerns about potential liquor store coming to areaDozens of residents on Jacksonville’s Westside shared their concerns about a potential liquor store coming to their neighborhood.
Company breaking ground in Jacksonville wants to build an airplane that can go from NYC to London in 90 minutes
Read full article: Company breaking ground in Jacksonville wants to build an airplane that can go from NYC to London in 90 minutesThe city of Jacksonville is set to break ground on a new hypersonic testing facility on Monday.
Police looking for man who entered multiple Westside homes, stared at women before running away
Read full article: Police looking for man who entered multiple Westside homes, stared at women before running awayThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a suspect who they believe was involved in several recent burglaries on the Westside.
Body found on Jacksonville’s Westside identified after police seized several dogs from nearby property
Read full article: Body found on Jacksonville’s Westside identified after police seized several dogs from nearby propertyMultiple dogs were seized from a property one day after a dead body was found nearby off Ricker Road on Jacksonville’s Westside.
Multiple dogs seized from Westside Jacksonville property a day after dead body found nearby
Read full article: Multiple dogs seized from Westside Jacksonville property a day after dead body found nearbyMultiple dogs were seized from a property one day after a dead body was found nearby off Ricker Road on Jacksonville’s Westside.
2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 13
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 13Democrat Angie Nixon is seeking re-election in Florida House District 13, which covers most of Northwest Jacksonville and the near Westside, west of I-95, north of 103rd Street, east of Chaffee Road and McGirts Creek.
70-year-old woman found safe after going missing on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: 70-year-old woman found safe after going missing on Jacksonville’s WestsideThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a 70-year-old woman who was missing for nearly two days on Jacksonville’s Westside was found safe Thursday night.
SPAR | Fourth of July Throwback Baseball Game
Read full article: SPAR | Fourth of July Throwback Baseball GameThe Fourth of July Throwback Baseball Game presented by M&M Homes returns for its 17th year! In this Historic Springfield tradition, Eastside and Westside residents battle it out on the baseball field to determine which side is the true champion. Come enjoy the day with turn-of-the-century throwback uniforms, equipment, umpires, announcer, and competitive fanfare.
Endangered 5-year-old, 7-year-old children missing out of Jacksonville’s Westside found safe
Read full article: Endangered 5-year-old, 7-year-old children missing out of Jacksonville’s Westside found safeTwo missing children out of Jacksonville’s Westside have prompted the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to issue a search Wednesday for the children.
Family of 4 displaced, teen seriously injured when house fire destroys Westside home
Read full article: Family of 4 displaced, teen seriously injured when house fire destroys Westside homeA family of four was displaced after a massive fire destroyed their home in the Taylor Field subdivision on Jacksonville’s Westside at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
Jacksonville technician shares tips to extend lifespan of ACs as temperatures rise, units fail
Read full article: Jacksonville technician shares tips to extend lifespan of ACs as temperatures rise, units failWith temperatures in the triple digits, AC repair companies have been slammed with calls of air conditioners failing.
Advocates rally against gun violence in Jacksonville as city sees drop in homicides
Read full article: Advocates rally against gun violence in Jacksonville as city sees drop in homicidesA woman was found dead from a gunshot wound late Thursday night in the Robbinson's Addition area of Jacksonville's Westside, police said.
At least 4 taken to hospital after crash involving JTA bus on Westside: JFRD
Read full article: At least 4 taken to hospital after crash involving JTA bus on Westside: JFRDA JTA bus was involved in a crash Thursday morning near the intersection of Timuquana Road and Roosevelt Boulevard on Jacksonville's Westside.
Rabid cat on Jacksonville’s Westside triggers rabies alert until Aug. 1
Read full article: Rabid cat on Jacksonville’s Westside triggers rabies alert until Aug. 1The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) on Thursday issued a rabies alert for the Westside area of Duval County after a rabid cat was found in the area. The alert is in effect through Aug. 1.
Blanding Boulevard shut down in both directions at Wesconnett due to crash with injuries
Read full article: Blanding Boulevard shut down in both directions at Wesconnett due to crash with injuriesBlanding Boulevard is closed in both directions at Wesconnett Boulevard due to a crash with injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man charged in 2023 murder of 32-year-old man outside Blanding Boulevard apartment
Read full article: Man charged in 2023 murder of 32-year-old man outside Blanding Boulevard apartmentA man was arrested and accused of murder in connection with a shooting that happened outside of an apartment on the Westside in April 2023, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
21-year-old man walks up to officer, turns himself in following deadly Westside shooting: JSO
Read full article: 21-year-old man walks up to officer, turns himself in following deadly Westside shooting: JSOA 21-year-old man was arrested and accused of murder following a deadly shooting Wednesday night on Jacksonville’s Westside.
Man kills father, 12-year-old brother, shoots mother before killing himself in Westside home: JSO
Read full article: Man kills father, 12-year-old brother, shoots mother before killing himself in Westside home: JSOA young man took his own life after he shot and killed his father and his 12-year-old brother on Easter Sunday in a home on Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.
Troubled Jacksonville apartment complexes to get $10M in upgrades after being sold, renamed
Read full article: Troubled Jacksonville apartment complexes to get $10M in upgrades after being sold, renamedA Fort Lauderdale-based real estate group has purchased two Jacksonville properties and renamed them.
First Coast Gems: discover the hidden secrets of Pugh’s Automotive, antique cars galore!
Read full article: First Coast Gems: discover the hidden secrets of Pugh’s Automotive, antique cars galore!Sometimes you find the coolest local gems by just driving by, popping in and taking a look. That's exactly what happened when News4JAX photojournalist Mark Clanton and I spotted Pugh's Automotive off Lenox Avenue on the Westside!
Several shootings involving teens in Jacksonville over last few months
Read full article: Several shootings involving teens in Jacksonville over last few monthsThere have been five shootings involving teens in Jacksonville over the last few months. Three were in Northwest Jacksonville, one was in the downtown area and the other was on the Westside.
2 hurt, 1 woman dead after argument sparks shooting in Westside parking lot: JSO
Read full article: 2 hurt, 1 woman dead after argument sparks shooting in Westside parking lot: JSOOne woman died and two others were injured Tuesday night in a shooting during an argument in a parking lot on the city’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man charged with murder in 2022 fatal stabbing on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Man charged with murder in 2022 fatal stabbing on Jacksonville’s WestsideA man was arrested and accused of murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that happened in 2022 on the Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Northside, Westside homes raided in connection with animal cruelty investigation; dozens of dogs removed
Read full article: Northside, Westside homes raided in connection with animal cruelty investigation; dozens of dogs removedJacksonville police and animal control officers raided two homes Thursday in connection to what appears to be an ongoing investigation into animal cruelty.
Police trying to piece together what happened to man found shot to death in Westside apartment
Read full article: Police trying to piece together what happened to man found shot to death in Westside apartmentA man was found shot to death inside a Hillcrest apartment Tuesday afternoon on Jacksonville’s westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Several Westside Jacksonville intersections out of order after power outage
Read full article: Several Westside Jacksonville intersections out of order after power outageSeveral intersections on Jacksonville’s westside are out of order Monday due to a power outage, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man in critical condition after gunshot wound to abdomen on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Man in critical condition after gunshot wound to abdomen on Jacksonville’s WestsideA man was found with a gunshot wound in the abdomen Sunday morning around 11:40 a.m. on Jacksonville’s Westside and he is in critical condition, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
1 deadly crash, another crash with injuries causes back up on I-295 near Beach Boulevard, Buckman Bridge
Read full article: 1 deadly crash, another crash with injuries causes back up on I-295 near Beach Boulevard, Buckman BridgeLaw enforcement officials are working on two separate Friday afternoon crashes with injuries impacting traffic along Interstate 295 on Jacksonville’s Westside and Southside.
Valencia Way property owners required to make changes to trouble apartments to enhance safety
Read full article: Valencia Way property owners required to make changes to trouble apartments to enhance safetyThe city of Jacksonville is one step closer to taking action to improve safety at the Valencia Way Apartments, which has a long history of crime issues.
20-year-old accused in 2022 murder of 18-year-old at Westside apartment complex
Read full article: 20-year-old accused in 2022 murder of 18-year-old at Westside apartment complexTwo men were arrested in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in April 2022 at a Westside apartment complex, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Just like GameStop smash-and-grabs, stolen cars used as battering rams to burglarize 2 more shops in Clay County
Read full article: Just like GameStop smash-and-grabs, stolen cars used as battering rams to burglarize 2 more shops in Clay CountyThere has been a string of burglaries in recent days in the Jacksonville area involving stolen cars being used as battering rams to break storefront windows.
Woman says bullet came through her window, almost hit her amid New Year celebrations
Read full article: Woman says bullet came through her window, almost hit her amid New Year celebrationsAs Jacksonville celebrates the new year, some are now questioning why instead of fireworks, gunfire rang out in one Westside neighborhood.
Burglary suspect armed with gun, knife shot by SWAT officer after standoff: JSO
Read full article: Burglary suspect armed with gun, knife shot by SWAT officer after standoff: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of an incident of police gunfire on Wednesday at a Westside apartment complex.
Neighborhood Crime Alert: Westside apartment residents concerned about safety after recent car thefts
Read full article: Neighborhood Crime Alert: Westside apartment residents concerned about safety after recent car theftsResidents in the Ortega Farms neighborhood are speaking out about an uptick in reported auto thefts.
‘Hanging on for dear life’: Family of beloved pet pigs drown in McGirts Creek in Jacksonville’s Westside due to flooding
Read full article: ‘Hanging on for dear life’: Family of beloved pet pigs drown in McGirts Creek in Jacksonville’s Westside due to floodingAlexa Lane in Jacksonville’s westside was rebuilt after it collapsed over the weekend and property owners said they’ve dealt with a variety of problems by the rain including the loss of animals.
Surveillance video captures gunshots in Westside shooting that killed man, injured two others
Read full article: Surveillance video captures gunshots in Westside shooting that killed man, injured two othersSurveillance video captured the moments before, during, and after a triple shooting on the Westside that left one man dead and two injured on Tuesday.
‘It feels like a horror movie’: Parents who lost 2 sons in 3 months in pedestrian crashes plead for answers
Read full article: ‘It feels like a horror movie’: Parents who lost 2 sons in 3 months in pedestrian crashes plead for answersThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a car that is believed to have been involved in a fatal hit-and-run on the city’s Westside earlier this month.
Undercover JSO detective hits pedestrian in Westside intersection; woman seriously injured
Read full article: Undercover JSO detective hits pedestrian in Westside intersection; woman seriously injuredA woman was seriously injured after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office undercover detective struck her as she was walking on the intersection of Cassat Avenue and Plymouth Street Wednesday night, police said.
New Westside mobile home park owners remove latest sky-high water bill from disabled veteran’s account
Read full article: New Westside mobile home park owners remove latest sky-high water bill from disabled veteran’s accountA local disabled veteran at the center of a dispute over outrageously high water bills said the new owners of the Three Seasons Mobile Home Park removed her latest unusually high bill.
JSO investigating Westside shooting that left man in critical condition
Read full article: JSO investigating Westside shooting that left man in critical conditionThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is working to learn more information about a Westside shooting after a man was taken to the hospital in critical condition on Monday.
Disabled vet, resident of Westside mobile home park hit with another massive water bill as new owners take over
Read full article: Disabled vet, resident of Westside mobile home park hit with another massive water bill as new owners take overA disabled veteran living in a Westside mobile home park was once again shocked when she charged hundreds of dollars for water that even inspectors with the City of Jacksonville said she never consumed.
High school football ‘23: Nease wraps up district title, Creekside clips Ponte Vedra in regular season finale
Read full article: High school football ‘23: Nease wraps up district title, Creekside clips Ponte Vedra in regular season finaleThe high school football regular season is in the books. While we won’t know the playoff bracket until Sunday morning, quite a few teams made their closing pitch for the postseason.
Owners of Jax mobile home park where residents hit with huge water bills sell properties after city demands explanation
Read full article: Owners of Jax mobile home park where residents hit with huge water bills sell properties after city demands explanationThe owners of a Jacksonville mobile home park where residents said they were hit with outrageous water bills as high as $1,700 have decided to sell the property.
‘Bare minimum’: Dumpsters finally brought to Westside apartments after judge’s order, but they’re already overflowing
Read full article: ‘Bare minimum’: Dumpsters finally brought to Westside apartments after judge’s order, but they’re already overflowingThursday was the deadline for the owners of a Westside apartment complex to get a waste hauler and pool service provider after a judge ordered the owners to address health and safety issues there.
2nd homicide at Westside apartment complex comes days after teen was fatally shot
Read full article: 2nd homicide at Westside apartment complex comes days after teen was fatally shotA man was found fatally shot outside of the Valencia Way Apartments Monday afternoon, the Jacksonville Sheirff’s Office said.
‘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.
Judge orders Westside apartment owner to take immediate action to address poor living conditions
Read full article: Judge orders Westside apartment owner to take immediate action to address poor living conditionsA judge has granted the City of Jacksonville a temporary injunction requiring the owner of Colonial Forest Apartments to take immediate action at the property.
City of Jacksonville sues Westside apartment complex after multiple citations, safety complaints
Read full article: City of Jacksonville sues Westside apartment complex after multiple citations, safety complaintsThe City of Jacksonville is taking legal action against the owner of Colonial Forest Apartments on the Westside for maintaining a public nuisance.
Body camera video shows moments before JSO officers shot man holding gun near Westside shopping center
Read full article: Body camera video shows moments before JSO officers shot man holding gun near Westside shopping centerBody camera video released on Monday shows the moments before Jacksonville police shot and killed a man outside a Jacksonville shopping plaza.
Residents in units not condemned by city at Westside complex may have the right to break their lease. Here’s how
Read full article: Residents in units not condemned by city at Westside complex may have the right to break their lease. Here’s howAfter the city condemned 10 units in a Westside apartment complex following complaints of unsafe living conditions, residents in units that were not condemned still have the right to take legal action if they’re living in conditions that violate code.
Residents of condemned Westside apartment won’t be forced out of complex after speaking to I-TEAM about issues
Read full article: Residents of condemned Westside apartment won’t be forced out of complex after speaking to I-TEAM about issuesAfter residents of a Westside apartment complex that condemned 10 units spoke out about their living conditions with the News4JAX I-TEAM Wednesday, management is giving them until Sunday to find a new place to live.
Westside residents facing 2 options after complex condemns 10 units: Move to new unit or take $1,700 to find a new place
Read full article: Westside residents facing 2 options after complex condemns 10 units: Move to new unit or take $1,700 to find a new placeAfter 10 units were condemned at Colonial Forest Apartments on Jacksonville’s Westside, some residents are scrambling to find a new place to live and are saying the city’s help is not enough.
Jacksonville United Auto Workers members join thousands of others in strike over contract
Read full article: Jacksonville United Auto Workers members join thousands of others in strike over contractMembers of the United Auto Workers at the Volvo parts distribution center on Jacksonville’s Westside were on the picket line Tuesday. They walked out Monday amid ongoing contract negotiations with Volvo subsidy Mack Trucks.
Family of man killed by Jacksonville police hold vigil Saturday to remember his life
Read full article: Family of man killed by Jacksonville police hold vigil Saturday to remember his lifeThe family of the man killed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday is holding a vigil Saturday night to remember his life.
Westside homeowner demands answers from solar panel company after paying thousands and seeing ‘no benefit’
Read full article: Westside homeowner demands answers from solar panel company after paying thousands and seeing ‘no benefit’A Westside homeowner is demanding answers from a solar energy company after she said they guaranteed she wouldn’t pay for JEA, and now, she is stuck with the monthly bills from both JEA and the solar panels that cost her thousands of dollars.
Councilman pushes for answers from owners of Westside mobile home park where residents were hit with huge water bills
Read full article: Councilman pushes for answers from owners of Westside mobile home park where residents were hit with huge water billsA Jacksonville City Councilman is behind a push to get answers from the owners of a Westside mobile home park where tenants have seen massive water bills.
Residents help catch suspect accused of pulling 65-year-old from car, beating him and running him over on 103rd St.
Read full article: Residents help catch suspect accused of pulling 65-year-old from car, beating him and running him over on 103rd St.Jacksonville residents stepped in on Thursday to help catch a suspect accused in a violent carjacking on the Westside that left a 65-year-old man injured.
Councilmembers say Westside mobile home park has 5 days to explain sky-high water bills for residents
Read full article: Councilmembers say Westside mobile home park has 5 days to explain sky-high water bills for residentsThe owner of a Westside mobile home park has five days to explain to the city why some of its residents have received outrageously high water bills; otherwise, the city may turn this over to the State Attorney’s Office.
Man shot, killed by Jacksonville police after they say he fired gun in parking lot, then aimed at officers
Read full article: Man shot, killed by Jacksonville police after they say he fired gun in parking lot, then aimed at officersJacksonville police shot and killed a man Tuesday night along Blanding Boulevard, just north of 103rd Street, after they say the man fired a gun in a shopping plaza parking lot and then pointed it at officers.
Former Westside property manager breaks silence, says company charged residents more and pocketed money
Read full article: Former Westside property manager breaks silence, says company charged residents more and pocketed moneyA former property manager of Three Seasons Mobile Home Park on the Westside spoke with the News4JAX I-TEAM about the reason why tenants have been getting outrageously high water bills.
City offers help to residents affected by unusually high water bills at mobile home park on Westside
Read full article: City offers help to residents affected by unusually high water bills at mobile home park on WestsideThe City of Jacksonville’s Office of Consumer Affairs is offering help to residents affected by unusually high water bills at the Three Seasons Mobile Home Park on the Westside.
Disabled veteran at center of dispute over $2,200 water bill from mobile home park gets new outrageously high bill
Read full article: Disabled veteran at center of dispute over $2,200 water bill from mobile home park gets new outrageously high billA disabled veteran who turned to the News4JAX I-TEAM earlier this month after she was threatened with eviction by her landlord if she didn’t pay a $2,200 water bill, says she just received a new outrageously high water bill from the mobile home park.
City leaders look into unusually high water bills after multiple complaints at Westside mobile home park
Read full article: City leaders look into unusually high water bills after multiple complaints at Westside mobile home parkThe City of Jacksonville is looking into complaints of unusually high water bills at the Three Seasons Mobile Home Village — a mobile home community on the Westside — after the News4JAX I-TEAM received several messages from affected residents and discovered the owners were at the center of an investigation for the same issue at a mobile home park near Columbus Ohio.
Owner of Jacksonville mobile home park where residents saw massive water bills investigated for same issue in Ohio
Read full article: Owner of Jacksonville mobile home park where residents saw massive water bills investigated for same issue in OhioThe owner of Three Seasons Mobile Home Village — a mobile home community on the Westside where residents complained about receiving water bills as high as $1,700 for one month — was previously investigated by the Ohio Department of Commerce, after tenants at a mobile home community there also complained of outrageous bills.
Mobile home park residents keep looking for answers after outrageously high water bills. One man fought back — and won
Read full article: Mobile home park residents keep looking for answers after outrageously high water bills. One man fought back — and wonResidents of a Jacksonville mobile home park have been speaking out and expressing frustrations to the News4JAX I-TEAM after they were hit with outrageously high water bills.
Woman who pleaded guilty in fatal DUI crash on Westside sentenced to 5 years in prison
Read full article: Woman who pleaded guilty in fatal DUI crash on Westside sentenced to 5 years in prisonA woman who was accused of driving under the influence in a fatal 2020 crash on the Westside pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Tuesday to five years in prison.