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1 week ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The last remaining restaurant inside Regency Square Mall will close its doors to customers on Sunday, June 1, according to what employees told Action News Jax. The closure of Tokyo Sakura leaves just one business still operating in the nearly 60-year-old shopping center: Rogers Jewelers. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<Nicholas Brooks with Action News Jax visited the mall to find out what’s next for the once-bustling space.
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1 week ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Music lovers are filling The Elbow in downtown Jacksonville this weekend as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival continues into the night with its After Dark event. While the festival has drawn strong crowds, not everyone is thrilled with the event’s new location. Action News Jax reporter Nicholas Brooks was downtown Saturday night and reported long lines at local businesses.
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2 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A major transformation is on the way for Jacksonville’s downtown riverfront. The area behind the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts will soon become home to Music Heritage Park — a $5.5 million project designed to honor the city’s deep musical roots.
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2 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Brunswick is taking significant action to fight flooding on the East Side. City leaders announced the launch of the Lanier Boulevard Flood Resiliency Project, aimed at protecting homes, roads, and schools from rising tides and severe storms. From Lanier Boulevard to Habersham Park, flooding has long plagued neighborhoods on Brunswick’s East Side. “We are almost surrounded by water here.
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2 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaches, Jacksonville International Airport is facing continued parking issues, prompting travelers to seek alternative ways to reach the terminal without breaking the bank. Parking has already become a challenge even on regular days. With the airport’s Hourly Garage still closed, the impact is being felt across all other lots.
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2 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
New details have emerged about the Nassau County plane crash that claimed a man’s life on May 10th. Homeowners near Blackrock Road remain shaken after the small aircraft went down in their neighborhood. A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report reveals that one of the plane’s doors was open before takeoff. The aircraft has since been removed, but flowers now rest at the crash site in remembrance.
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2 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Travelers returning to Jacksonville International Airport are arriving to uncertainty and damage after a massive fire broke out in the airport’s Hourly Parking Garage on Friday afternoon, destroying approximately 50 vehicles. As of Saturday, the airport’s Daily Parking Garage also remained closed. Vehicles currently inside can only be retrieved for exit.
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3 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tensions were high at the Mandarin Community Club as a long-debated sidewalk project brought out strong opinions on both sides. The 2.3-mile sidewalk, proposed back in 2016, has sparked disagreement between residents who value safety and those who want to preserve the area’s natural character. Read: Jacksonville Humane Society is looking for temporary foster volunteersThe meeting room was packed, with people spilling out to the entrance.
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3 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville History Center is working to educate the public about a growing list of endangered buildings across the city. In total, 29 buildings are currently listed as endangered and at risk of not being preserved. Each structure represents a unique piece of cultural or historical significance. Without timely intervention, they could be lost forever.
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3 weeks ago | 
actionnewsjax.com | Nicholas Brooks
YULEE, Fla. — A terrifying scene unfolded Saturday morning in Yulee, just yards away from a family home, when a single-engine plane crashed near Blackrock Road, killing the pilot, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash has left the neighborhood shaken, with residents in disbelief after learning a plane went down in their community. Pictures taken by a homeowner show bright orange flames and black smoke rising from the wreckage in her backyard.
