Jacksonville

2023 - 1 - 15

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United Way invests $1 million of windfall to boost affordable housing ... (The Florida Times-Union)

The local United Way will invest at least $1 million in affordable home ownership projects in Black and low-income neighborhoods in Jacksonville.

"It is this type of creativity in terms of fiscalsupport and meeting people where they are that will allow us to collectively address the issuesassociated with affordable housing." The total $1.2 million in funding will "improve the living conditions, property values and quality of life for families in 46 homes," according to the United Way. At minimum, lack of clear title can block access to home improvement loans and disaster assistance; at worse, the heirs could lose the property. Co-chairs are JAXUSA Partnership's Wallace and Mari Kuraishi, president of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). [Groundwork Jacksonville](https://www.groundworkjacksonville.org/) in partnership with the North Riverside Community Development Corp. "We are thrilled for the families whose lives will irrevocably change because of this investment,"President and CEO Melanie Patz said. To date, work on 25 houses has been completed. She and others who live there are "so excited … Jacksonville is growing," he said, citing a projected 85 new residents a day through 2025. Padrica Mendez, secretary of the North Riverside CDC and chairwoman of its housing committee, is a second-generation North Riverside resident. [build the Emerald Trail](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2021/08/24/jacksonvilles-emerald-trail-begins-ground-broken-first-part-lavilla/8250241002/) in partnership with the city of Jacksonville, Groundwork is committed to helping long-time residents remain in their homes and begin to build generational wealth for their families," Ehas said.

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Roy Robertson-Harris: 'No more coming to Jacksonville getting easy ... (Yahoo Sports)

When Doug Pederson took over as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, he was tasked with turning around the culture of a team with four straight last ...

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2 men, woman found dead after reported North Jacksonville ... (WJXT News4JAX)

Three people were found dead after a reported shooting in the Copper Hill neighborhood Sunday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

They also did not provide suspect or vehicle information at the moment. Police said around 12:30, they received a call from a neighbor regarding a shooting. When they arrived at a home on Bridges Road close to Dunn Avenue, they found a man dead outside and another man and a woman dead inside the home.

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Jacksonville hits 10th homicide mark in 2023 with a triple slaying ... (The Florida Times-Union)

Jacksonville is now up to 10 homicides so far this year with a triple slaying Sunday as well as a fatal Interstate 95 shooting.

Both victims were rushed to the hospital where one died and the other was in critical condition, the Sheriff's Office said. [the pace that saw 162 homicides for the year](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/05/jacksonville-ends-2022-with-163-homicides-for-one-of-its-worst-years/10758589002/) and even one of the city's [highest totals on record in 2020 with 177](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2020/12/31/like-covid-19-jacksonvilles-homicides-surge-2020-alarming-174/4094027001/). Anyone with information can contact the Sheriff’s Office at (904) 630-0500 or First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-8477 (845-TIPS) to remain anonymous and be eligible for rewards. The gunfire came from another vehicle, and officers located the women in their car after they drifted off to the side of the roadway against the concrete center median, the Sheriff's Office said. They also were working with the State Attorney's Office to secure a warrant to search the home. Arriving officers found one of the men outside the home and the other two victims inside.

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Triple homicide reported near Copper Hill neighborhood in ... (FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX)

Police say they found a man and woman dead inside a home in the 11000 block of Bridges Road, as well as another man dead outside the home. The victims appeared ...

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Jacksonville's best jewelry store: Faith Jewelers (WJXT News4JAX)

Their son, John-Frazier, handles custom jewelry designs. Brenda Nichols, a sales professional and gemologist graduated from the Gemological Institute of America ...

And Chaka Ridges, Faith Jewelers says, is a master bench jeweler and goldsmith. Brenda Nichols, a sales professional and gemologist graduated from the Gemological Institute of America. It was founded in 2004 by Gwen and JR Strickland.

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Jacksonville's best romantic dinner: Cowford Chophouse (WJXT News4JAX)

Steak, seafood — and rooftop views! Cowford Chophouse in downtown is this year's pick for Jacksonville's best romantic dinner.

Then, you can have an appetizer on the rooftop before you head inside for dinner. As written by the Chophouse, Jacksonville native Jacques Klempf purchased the building on East Bay Street in 2014. [website for a closer look and to book your reservation](https://cowfordchophouse.com/) for date night!

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Jacksonville's best chocolate shop: Toffee by Rethreaded (WJXT News4JAX)

This year, your choice for Jacksonville's best chocolate shop takes JaxBest to the Springfield neighborhood, where you'll find Toffee by Rethreaded.

We renew hope, reignite dreams and release potential for survivors of human trafficking locally and globally through business.” As written on its website, Keen began developing relationships with women on the street and making prison visits. She “...realized that the greatest need was for a safe, supportive work environment where the women could earn money while learning a skill and experiencing continued healing through community.

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Jacksonville's best flower shop: Seawalk Custom Florals (WJXT News4JAX)

The locally-owned florist serves both Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Whether you're looking for arrangements for a wedding, sympathy or an every-day ...

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Jacksonville's best burger: Carolina Jax (WJXT News4JAX)

This year's pick for Jacksonville's best burger takes us to the Riverside neighborhood — where you'll find Carolina Jax, known for using only Certified ...

Word spread quickly, and the food truck earned several local awards. Created here in Jacksonville, Anthony Bushee founded the burger restaurant in 2016. Those burgers you see on their social media pages -- they’re really that awesome.

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