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The city of Jacksonville is reviewing an emergency demolition permit filed on Jan. 30 that names ELEV8 Demolition of Jacksonville as the contractor for a $1 million project to tear down the fire-gutted RISE Doro apartment building, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record. Mayor Donna Deegan saidContinue Reading

A dry, cold front will push through today bringing breeze and sunny conditions this afternoon and evening. Be aware that while we started off much more mild than yesterday, temperature wise, we will be cold again tomorrow! Another morning in the 30′s is on the way. For now, it’s veryContinue Reading

All northbound lanes of I-295 will be closed for an “unknown amount of time” Wednesday morning, police said, because of a crash on the Dames Point Bridge. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said crews are on the scene of the accident and that one person is trapped with critical injuries. DriversContinue Reading

The fire at the downtown RISE Doro apartment building isn’t completely extinguished but Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Capt. Eric Prosswimmer said crews are now down to one ladder, one engine and one fire chief. When the fire first broke out late Sunday night, over 100 firefighters rushed to the luxuryContinue Reading

A proposed Florida bill could potentially restrict people without homes from sleeping in public buildings and on public property without a permit. On any given day or night, there are some downtown sidewalks filled with people without homes. Now state lawmakers have introduced a bill that could change those occurrences.Continue Reading

After the Jacksonville Beach City Hall and other city operations were abruptly shut down Monday, the city said on Tuesday that the closures were because of a “cybersecurity event.” The city announced it was temporarily shutting down because of an information system issue. City hall, parks, and recreation facilities alongContinue Reading

The parents of Spc. Kennedy Sanders shared precious memories of her with News4JAX, and President Joe Biden called to offer his condolences after she was one of three United States soldiers killed in a drone strike in Jordan. RELATED: ‘Waycross is suffering today’: Community mourning after US soldier from GeorgiaContinue Reading

Downtown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer said she’s encouraged that the RISE CEO has committed to rebuilding in Downtown Jacksonville after the RISE Doro apartments went up in flames Sunday night. RELATED: Collapse concerns emerge following fire at RISE Doro apartments, building to be partially demolished, officials say | ApartmentContinue Reading

Permits for the RISE Doro show it hired a private company to do some of its inspections while the structure was being built. News4JAX has been digging into why some contractors use private companies to make sure construction projects are up to code instead of always relying on city inspectors.Continue Reading