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Yungeen Ace released from Duval County Jail
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The video attached to this story is from a previous, related report. Jacksonville rapper Yungeen Ace, whose real name is Keyanta Bullard, was released from jail Tuesday after he posted bail. Bullard's bond was set at $150,003. Inmates only have to pay 10% of bond to...
Publix redoing stores around Jacksonville
Publix Super Markets Inc. regularly renovates and rebuilds its stores. Here are two projects in the works in Jacksonville. Publix wants to demolish and rebuild its Deerwood Village shopping center store at an estimated project cost of $9.3 million for the new grocery store and separate liquor store. The city is reviewing a building-permit application for the construction of the Publix Food & Pharmacy and a separate liquor store at 9964 Old Baymeadows Road. Read the rest of this story at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Goodwill of North Florida to open The Corner at Debs Store in Historic Eastside
After years of Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside being a food desert, The Corner at Debs Store is set to open this summer. The opening will be the result of cooperation among several community organizations to restore the grocery store in the Eastside neighborhood. After the original Debs Store closed in 2011, there were no grocery stores offering fresh produce to the residents of Eastside and surrounding neighborhoods. Goodwill Industries of North Florida will run the store, stock it with fresh food and offer employment services. VyStar will operate ATM and banking services out of the space as well. Here's what to know about the new operation:
Billy Strings, Katt Williams and other fun things to do around Jacksonville this weekend
There are a lot of big events going on around Northeast Florida this weekend, but two of the biggest — Billy Strings' Friday, Saturday and Sunday concerts in St. Augustine and Katt Williams' comedy show in downtown Jacksonville, are sold out. There's still a big railroad festival in Callahan,...
Publix renovating East Arlington store in Cobblestone Crossing
The city issued a permit April 17 for Publix Super Markets Inc., which regularly renovates or rebuilds its stores, to remodel its East Arlington grocery in Cobblestone Crossing at northeast Monument and McCormick roads. Publix has anchored the center since both were built in 1986. It demolished that store and...
'We're just being played': Frustrations boil as proposed Oceanway Chick-fil-A vote is pushed back again
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Oceanway neighbors came to Tuesday night's City of Jacksonville land use and zoning meeting prepared with comments on a traffic study looking at the impact a Chick-fil-A would have on the surrounding area. Neighbors claim there are inaccuracies in the 600-page study. The city's traffic chief,...
‘Like no other place in Jacksonville’: Community concerned after Sun-Ray Cinema announces sale, possible closure
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville could soon see another independent movie theater shuttered. The historic Sun-Ray Cinema in 5 Points could be closing, according to an update the business shared in a social media post, which has received hundreds of comments. On Wednesday, News4JAX spoke with multiple people who said...
Zoning exception application withdrawn for planned animal processing plant
The agent for the property owner seeking a zoning exception to build an animal processing facility in Northwest Jacksonville withdrew the application April 18 at a Jacksonville Planning Commission meeting after dozens of area residents voiced opposition to the project. The commission voted unanimously to honor the withdrawal request. It...
Innovative concert series coming to Jacksonville
Discover the Ultimate Concert Experience at the River City Railway!. Embark on an unforgettable journey at the River City Railway, a spectacular new event venue nestled just East of EverBank Stadium. Introducing the Railway Concert Series, a sensational celebration of music and community that promises to redefine your entertainment expectations.
Members of 'Pablo Cruise' share 51-year journey, meaning behind group's name
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Pablo Cruise, which formed in 1973, had eight studio albums and five singles that reached the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Among their biggest hits were “Whatcha Gonna Do” and “Love Will Find a Way.”. The group is in town...
Can’t-miss Content: Akon giving away pizza in Jacksonville, Jana slides into the weekend & more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – From a sit-down with a superstar to a chance to highlight a fun event for a good cause, here’s a look at some of our favorite moments of the week on River City Live. Akon arrives. Internationally known, award-winning music sensation Akon stopped by the...
Akon discusses AI’s impact on music, philanthropy missions, and new music in exclusive News4JAX interview
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – His real name is Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, but you know him as Akon. Akon is a singer, songwriter, and wrapper who first rose to fame in 2004 after the release of his debut single “Locked Up”. “The hip-hop hit was released prior to the launch of his first studio album ‘Trouble’.” He is an influential figure in modern world music.
City issues permit for Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar conversion at Town Center
The city issued a permit April 17 for the conversion of Ida Claire at Town Center into a sister concept, Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar. Ida Claire closed March 10 after Dallas-based FB Society, parent of both restaurant concepts, confirmed Jan. 24 that Ida Claire will become Whiskey Cake. And...
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