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1 week ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — On a warm spring day, you would normally find kids playing at parks. But in Nassau County parks, like the Tributary Regional Park, you might instead find tire tracks on the field, making it unsafe for children to play.
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1 week ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Sunday, supporters and friends of a man who died after an incident involving corrections officers at the Duval County Jail are planning a protest. Charles Faagart died earlier this week and 9 corrections officers were stripped of their duties. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]Charles Faagart died earlier this week and 9 corrections officers were stripped of their duties.
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1 week ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A real estate agent is offering advice to homebuyers after Action News Jax spoke with neighbors in a St. Johns County community struggling with noise and damage they believe came from a nearby construction site. Residents in the Shearwater community reached out, complaining about constant noise and house rattling — turning their once peaceful backyard views into an active construction zone.
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2 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation is addressing major concerns about a stretch of A1A in Vilano Beach and drainage issues caused by hurricanes. FDOT is proposing a multi-million-dollar plan for people living in the area. FDOT presented an $8.5 million plan in a virtual public meeting on Wednesday that will lead to major construction and improvements on State Road A1A.
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2 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Homeowners in a St. Johns County said they moved into a neighborhood unaware a major highway construction would take place virtually in their backyards. This segment of the First Coast Expressway is a new four-lane, limited-access toll road now under construction. This section runs from east of County Road 16A to east of County Road 2209 in St. Johns County. But homeowners in the Shearwater neighborhood say they’ve been dealing with major problems since construction began.
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2 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Homeowners in a St. Johns County said they moved into a neighborhood unaware a major highway construction would take place virtually in their backyards. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]Homeowners in a St. Johns County said they moved into a neighborhood unaware a major highway construction would take place virtually in their backyards.
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3 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man is in critical condition after being shot in the chest on Spring Park Road on Thursday afternoon, leading to a lockout at both a local arts high school and an elementary school. The incident happened around 4:45 p.m., when Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officers responded to a call about a shooting in the area. Action News Jax spoke to a local mother who witnessed the dramatic moments following the shooting. Stephanie Copeland told us she saw the victim collapse near her house.
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4 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 64-year-old hockey player tragically passed away after a puck struck him in the chest during a game at the Community First Igloo Tuesday night, according to police. Action News Jax learned that Louis Foster, a passionate hockey player, was on the ice this week doing what he loved. Unfortunately, Tuesday night turned out to be his final game. While playing as a goalie, Foster was struck in the chest by a fast-moving puck.
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1 month ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — El martes se realizaron dos vigilias después del trágico incidente náutico donde murieron dos adultos y un niño. Aún sigue un niño desaparecido tras el naufragio de su embarcación el viernes por la noche. Hablamos con una vecina que dice, “Mi oración inmediatamente el viernes fue: ‘Señor, conforta el corazón de esa pobre familia.”La comunidad se reunió para orar y compartir recuerdos de sus vecinos y amigos que se fueron de esta vida demasiado pronto.
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1 month ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Two vigils were held tonight for the tragic boating incident that claimed the lives of two adults and one child. One child is still missing after a boat capsized late Friday night. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]Two candlelight vigils filled with comfort, sorrow, and tears for the three victims who lost their lives Friday night when their boat capsized..And the one young girl still missing.
