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Cause of Rise Doro fire in Jacksonville ‘undetermined,’ electrical issues probable, report says
Nearly one year since the Rise Doro apartments in downtown Jacksonville caught fire, a new investigative report was released on Monday and said there’s no conclusive evidence to show a specific cause.
‘Neighbors will object:’ Concerns over Jacksonville council bill to change low-density neighborhoods
New documents obtained by Action News Jax reveal a set of ordinances going through the city council could benefit developers more than neighbors.
Old Mag’s Cafe building sold for $1.4 million, nearby development in the works
A downtown Jacksonville restaurant, which sat empty for more than a year, now has new owners.
Jacksonville ordinance could bring major change to low-density housing neighborhoods
A push to increase affordable housing in Jacksonville could come at the cost of changing the face of suburban Jacksonville neighborhoods.
GBI takes over investigation of Brunswick officer’s use of force against teen in viral video
A Brunswick officer’s use of force is now being reviewed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Brunswick Police Department announced the update on social media Thursday.
‘Honor not armor:’ Internal investigation continues after Brunswick officer’s use of force against teen
Body camera video given to Action News Jax by the family of a Brunswick 13-year-old shows what the family calls excessive use of force. The officer was cleared of any wrongdoing by the Brunswick Police Department but the teen’s parents are calling for further investigatio
'We must secure:' School board member's email reveals security gaps at DCPS school
School may be out for the holidays, but Duval County Public School leaders are busy reviewing possible security gaps at one of its schools.
‘Lack of accountability’: Parents of teen respond to Brunswick PD after use of force
Parents of a teen are speaking out after what they call ‘excessive force’ was used on a 13-year-old boy.
WATCH: New video shows behind the scenes of JSO investigation into illegal gambling ring
Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters announced details of its Operation Fish and Chips, which netted the arrest of a dozen people across Jacksonville.
Illegal gambling operation suspects linked to 2013 Allied Veterans case
An illegal gambling crackdown in Jacksonville leads to ten different locations across the city being permanently shut down.
‘It’s a problem in schools:’ Gang-related fight breaks out at Mandarin High School
Gang violence inside a Duval County school led to two students getting arrested last week, police said.
Jacksonville murders are down by half, solve rate also down for now
Action News Jax reported the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced three different arrests in three different murders in 2024 and 2023.
UF board to vote on permanent site for Jacksonville grad campus
The University of Florida board is on the cusp of picking its permanent site for the Jacksonville graduate campus.
‘Double standard:’ New DCPS employee social media policy aims to protecting students, board members exempt
Duval County Public Schools staff could be held to a new standard on social media with a new policy aimed at “protecting students.” However, some parents are concerned the policy only applies to employees, while school board members are not held accountable.
Jacksonville City Council approves $1.3 million for additional homeless shelter beds: What’s next?
The City of Jacksonville is working on a contract with Trinity Rescue Mission to bring nearly four dozen new beds online downtown for those facing homelessness.
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