JACKSONVILLE: High Crime & Homelessness - What Did I Actually See In This Florida City
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Jacksonville is full of diversity what with the North side, the West side, the South Side, Mandarin, the hood, literally a street called the hood and it is that.
You need a guide though to get from one side of the river downtown to the other. Or to Riverside by the SE Orthopedic Specialists. Forget GPS.
The # of beaches are unique and very special. Interesting city. Im originally from Seattle and Seattle used to be quite cosmopolitan but I fear that has changed. Im glad to be here in Jacksonville. The bugs will wear you out though. The hurricanes are rarely as bad as predicted probably bc of our location but still sometimes they do cause havoc. Interesting place. Lots more here than meets the eye.
But I still do not recommend the Ritz-Carlton. Unless you like all show and no comfort.
Date: 2024-01-28
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puffnstuff12
I live on the westside of Jax and homelessness is on the rise. I have complained to JSO and they have responded to my concerns. Lately the camps are moving closer to the subdivisions and they wander through them on trash days in an organized manner all carrying backpacks and using cellphones. Sometimes they are on foot and others they ride bikes. They always locate themselves on sources of water. Lately they have become aggressive towards home owners and that is something that cannot be tolerated. We cannot allow this place to become like liberal cities in the western US.
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I live on the westside of Jax and homelessness is on the rise. I have complained to JSO and they have responded to my concerns. Lately the camps are moving closer to the subdivisions and they wander through them on trash days in an organized manner all carrying backpacks and using cellphones. Sometimes they are on foot and others they ride bikes. They always locate themselves on sources of water. Lately they have become aggressive towards home owners and that is something that cannot be tolerated. We cannot allow this place to become like liberal cities in the western US.
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saturn722
Born and raised in Jax from 63-82. My parents were married there 66 years ago tomorrow! (5/25) Dad is going strong at 88!
I lived in Arlington on the river and woods. It was my playground! I would find many sharks teeth as this was a major area where mama sharks had their nursery. We are several miles from the ocean. I would also find a lot of Indian pottery in the bluffs overlooking the river.
In the early 60’s they were moving Indian graves in Arlington to develop new neighborhoods. It wasn’t uncommon to find bones in the woods where they had been discreetly placed.
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Born and raised in Jax from 63-82. My parents were married there 66 years ago tomorrow! (5/25) Dad is going strong at 88!
I lived in Arlington on the river and woods. It was my playground! I would find many sharks teeth as this was a major area where mama sharks had their nursery. We are several miles from the ocean. I would also find a lot of Indian pottery in the bluffs overlooking the river.
In the early 60’s they were moving Indian graves in Arlington to develop new neighborhoods. It wasn’t uncommon to find bones in the woods where they had been discreetly placed.
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tinman7342
Jacksonville is now a blue city. not totally blue like Orlando but headed there. The kind of place where, when you get out of the car the first thing you do is scan your surroundings. and the arrival of blue politics and living conditions has produced the same effect on beach towns further south and places toward the interior within commuting distance. which is to prop up prices for us as people flee J-ville and Orlando metro locations. They still want to work there but the living conditions and political BS factor have made lots of people late for the door.
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Jacksonville is now a blue city. not totally blue like Orlando but headed there. The kind of place where, when you get out of the car the first thing you do is scan your surroundings. and the arrival of blue politics and living conditions has produced the same effect on beach towns further south and places toward the interior within commuting distance. which is to prop up prices for us as people flee J-ville and Orlando metro locations. They still want to work there but the living conditions and political BS factor have made lots of people late for the door.
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FurtasticFriends
I've lived in Jacksonville my entire life. Over 50 years. Crime use to be contained to certain areas but now it has bled into all areas and has gotten bad. Never thought I would leave but I'm currently selling my home and moving to a small town further north. I never heard gunshots in my neighborhood and now I hear them regularly. And one day a man decided to gun down another man in front of my house, killing him for no reason. That was pretty much it for me. Enjoy the nice weather but the crime and the people are too much now.
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I've lived in Jacksonville my entire life. Over 50 years. Crime use to be contained to certain areas but now it has bled into all areas and has gotten bad. Never thought I would leave but I'm currently selling my home and moving to a small town further north. I never heard gunshots in my neighborhood and now I hear them regularly. And one day a man decided to gun down another man in front of my house, killing him for no reason. That was pretty much it for me. Enjoy the nice weather but the crime and the people are too much now.
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anthonyvalenti9093
Well, Jax is roughly 30% black. Unfortunately, they commit 70% of the murders. Jax is considered the murder capital of Florida. Plz correct me if wrong.
No one goes downtown. There is little or nothing very appealing. The homeless and crime keep folks away.
There were few to nobody in the streets.
If in Jax head for Amelia Island. Beautiful, safe beaches. Lots of restaurants. And be sure to check out Centre Street in Fernandina Beach.
Looking for a great breakfast try Beach Diner on Amelia Island.
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Well, Jax is roughly 30% black. Unfortunately, they commit 70% of the murders. Jax is considered the murder capital of Florida. Plz correct me if wrong.
No one goes downtown. There is little or nothing very appealing. The homeless and crime keep folks away.
There were few to nobody in the streets.
If in Jax head for Amelia Island. Beautiful, safe beaches. Lots of restaurants. And be sure to check out Centre Street in Fernandina Beach.
Looking for a great breakfast try Beach Diner on Amelia Island.
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jaxkommish
Life long Westside dweller, here. You could spend a whole trip exploring the different sections of town. If anyone thinks there are cultural differences between the different burroughs of NYC, try learning all the differences between the Westside, Arlington, Beaches, San Marco, Tinsletown, Springfield, Moncrief, Mandarin, etc
Between the abandoned school and the statue of Gen Jackson is the Duval County Courthouse where I work. We'd have given you a tour if you'd asked.
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Life long Westside dweller, here. You could spend a whole trip exploring the different sections of town. If anyone thinks there are cultural differences between the different burroughs of NYC, try learning all the differences between the Westside, Arlington, Beaches, San Marco, Tinsletown, Springfield, Moncrief, Mandarin, etc
Between the abandoned school and the statue of Gen Jackson is the Duval County Courthouse where I work. We'd have given you a tour if you'd asked.
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jeanettereno4045
Here is a fun tip for getting to see some things most dont get to. Call ahead to some of the high dollar hotels in the area. Tell them that you are thinking of using their hotel for a wedding or family reunion (or similar) and ask for a tour. You will get to see sights and areas that you wouldn't get to to see. And inside many of our Jacksonville large buildings are small restaurants. These often have great food and are hidden from the general public.
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Here is a fun tip for getting to see some things most dont get to. Call ahead to some of the high dollar hotels in the area. Tell them that you are thinking of using their hotel for a wedding or family reunion (or similar) and ask for a tour. You will get to see sights and areas that you wouldn't get to to see. And inside many of our Jacksonville large buildings are small restaurants. These often have great food and are hidden from the general public.
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amberhansen3806
I lived in San Jose CA for 7 years. It has the best weather. Very corporate unless you visit the East Side. Cielito Lindo is a great restaurant near downtown. I've also visited Columbus. Melt is a great restaurant near the OSU campus. I've visited DC in 2021. Went to the White House and saw Al Sharpton walking around near the Cheesecake Factory. Jacksonville is the one place I've never seen. So thank you for the tour!
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I lived in San Jose CA for 7 years. It has the best weather. Very corporate unless you visit the East Side. Cielito Lindo is a great restaurant near downtown. I've also visited Columbus. Melt is a great restaurant near the OSU campus. I've visited DC in 2021. Went to the White House and saw Al Sharpton walking around near the Cheesecake Factory. Jacksonville is the one place I've never seen. So thank you for the tour!
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jennoq1311
You forgot about the Allman Brothers, also from Jax Interesting to see the city through the eyes of a visitor. If you only had 24hrs and that's what you saw it's not half bad. Definitely some better places to eat if you wanted to find one. Like everywhere the homeless situation has gotten worse, it's really sad, but could definitely be worse. But nice video, I feel like I should go explore around town more.
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You forgot about the Allman Brothers, also from Jax Interesting to see the city through the eyes of a visitor. If you only had 24hrs and that's what you saw it's not half bad. Definitely some better places to eat if you wanted to find one. Like everywhere the homeless situation has gotten worse, it's really sad, but could definitely be worse. But nice video, I feel like I should go explore around town more.
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Play2Win18
alot of people dont know Jacksonvill was the original Hollywood before they moved to california Hollywood was originally suppose to be in Jacksonville also Lavilla was the original Harlem before harlem renassaince in new york you had to go through Jacksonville to become a star and a musician alot of movies was shot in jacksonville alot of great hotels and more before the great fire of 1901
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alot of people dont know Jacksonvill was the original Hollywood before they moved to california Hollywood was originally suppose to be in Jacksonville also Lavilla was the original Harlem before harlem renassaince in new york you had to go through Jacksonville to become a star and a musician alot of movies was shot in jacksonville alot of great hotels and more before the great fire of 1901
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iblankedurmommy
Why do people from out of town only make videos of downtown and the beach Not one of these videos ever shows the westside which is the biggest part, Southside which is the most populated, Mandarin, Arlington, so many areas always left out. We have the most parks in the nation and land area, so much more to see than downtown, which we have 2 downtowns
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Why do people from out of town only make videos of downtown and the beach Not one of these videos ever shows the westside which is the biggest part, Southside which is the most populated, Mandarin, Arlington, so many areas always left out. We have the most parks in the nation and land area, so much more to see than downtown, which we have 2 downtowns
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usa-by-car
Been all over the USA, Jacksonville is like the leader of all cities. It was taken from the citizens, and if our government has no control over Jacksonville then what does that say about the rest of the country. I believe we really don't have a country anymore. It's sad our president doesn't care enough to protect our land, cities.
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Been all over the USA, Jacksonville is like the leader of all cities. It was taken from the citizens, and if our government has no control over Jacksonville then what does that say about the rest of the country. I believe we really don't have a country anymore. It's sad our president doesn't care enough to protect our land, cities.
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willmoman7302
Been in Duval since 1984. Moved here when I was 7 yrs old. Downtown suffered as the indoor malls exploded and 20 yrs ago the outdoor open air malls ruined the indoor malls. 2 homeless shelters closed and that was over 300 - 400 spaces gone. If Shad Khan gets his way downtown in the next 10 yrs will be changed forever.
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Been in Duval since 1984. Moved here when I was 7 yrs old. Downtown suffered as the indoor malls exploded and 20 yrs ago the outdoor open air malls ruined the indoor malls. 2 homeless shelters closed and that was over 300 - 400 spaces gone. If Shad Khan gets his way downtown in the next 10 yrs will be changed forever.
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juliancate7089
It's a shame to see so many turn-of-the-century buildings, most of which seem to be Commercial Style, or Chicago Style as it's also known, are overshadowed by those hideous, sterile office towers from the 1960s and 1970s. Personally, if I had the money, I'd buy the old high school and convert it to condos.
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It's a shame to see so many turn-of-the-century buildings, most of which seem to be Commercial Style, or Chicago Style as it's also known, are overshadowed by those hideous, sterile office towers from the 1960s and 1970s. Personally, if I had the money, I'd buy the old high school and convert it to condos.
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raymonddriggers
Home of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Limp Bizkit, Fred Durst Molly Hatchet 38 special. Even Allman Brothers once lived here, countless national football, players and MLB players. Ricky Medlocke is with Lynyrd Skynyrd Train Train Also the home of little Adam Walsh slayer and other America’s most wanted fugitives
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Home of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Limp Bizkit, Fred Durst Molly Hatchet 38 special. Even Allman Brothers once lived here, countless national football, players and MLB players. Ricky Medlocke is with Lynyrd Skynyrd Train Train Also the home of little Adam Walsh slayer and other America’s most wanted fugitives
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freehorizons9491
American towns and cities are just hideous. Everything is vast, built on cars. Town centres dont really excist, have no pedestrian areas and are just ugly high rises with huge parking lots. Dont get me startet on the ugly uniform vast suburbs that have no life and nothing in walking distance.
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American towns and cities are just hideous. Everything is vast, built on cars. Town centres dont really excist, have no pedestrian areas and are just ugly high rises with huge parking lots. Dont get me startet on the ugly uniform vast suburbs that have no life and nothing in walking distance.
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benibluefoe
Florida is currently under a travel ban for females, gays, trans, black/brown/asian folk. You ledt out the inhumane treatment of people in your vid about making the place look attractive. Florida is a sewer and no pretty drone shots are going to tell people about the stench, so be real.
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Florida is currently under a travel ban for females, gays, trans, black/brown/asian folk. You ledt out the inhumane treatment of people in your vid about making the place look attractive. Florida is a sewer and no pretty drone shots are going to tell people about the stench, so be real.
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zulufader9313
i got out of the Navy in 1991 and lived in Jacksonville until 1998, the jobs don't pay as much but the jobs are plentiful. Never had any issues i loved living there but once my mom got sick i moved back to Sacramento and I've been missing Jacksonville since i left.
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i got out of the Navy in 1991 and lived in Jacksonville until 1998, the jobs don't pay as much but the jobs are plentiful. Never had any issues i loved living there but once my mom got sick i moved back to Sacramento and I've been missing Jacksonville since i left.
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adventuress904
I went to high school at the modern Stanton college preparatory high school. It is now a magnet and gifted program for AP and honors students. It is located in one of the rougher neighborhoods in Jacksonville, but it gets some of the best funding in the state.
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I went to high school at the modern Stanton college preparatory high school. It is now a magnet and gifted program for AP and honors students. It is located in one of the rougher neighborhoods in Jacksonville, but it gets some of the best funding in the state.
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TheKatiewindow
Our city was actually called Cowford, Florida, before the Great Fire of 1902. I believe it was 1902. Everything burnt down. But the town came together and built it right back up. Then the name was changed to Jacksonville.
Proud to be born and raised here.
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Our city was actually called Cowford, Florida, before the Great Fire of 1902. I believe it was 1902. Everything burnt down. But the town came together and built it right back up. Then the name was changed to Jacksonville.
Proud to be born and raised here.
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docdurdin
Moved here from South Florida in the 70's and looking to find my way out. The city is fast becoming another Atlanta, even the roadways are the same. It used to be a big small town with a strong civil connection to family and faith. Not anymore.
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Moved here from South Florida in the 70's and looking to find my way out. The city is fast becoming another Atlanta, even the roadways are the same. It used to be a big small town with a strong civil connection to family and faith. Not anymore.
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saturn722
You know why some cities have higher than average crime rates don’t you It means there’s a sizable black population to deal with. We’re not supposed to talk about it but it’s just the truth. I live in Orlando and we have the same problem.
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You know why some cities have higher than average crime rates don’t you It means there’s a sizable black population to deal with. We’re not supposed to talk about it but it’s just the truth. I live in Orlando and we have the same problem.
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Zirahmire
Well done. Thanks for this
It's too bad Friendship Fountain wasn't on
And you left out Shinedown from the bands. I was impressed you mentioned Blackfoot, they're my favorite of the Southern Rock Bands from here.
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Well done. Thanks for this
It's too bad Friendship Fountain wasn't on
And you left out Shinedown from the bands. I was impressed you mentioned Blackfoot, they're my favorite of the Southern Rock Bands from here.
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usa-by-car
Moving this May 2023, by San Pablo, used to live in Sandlwood 30 years ago. Going to Marion County, hey hey goodbye. Thanks for the video. BTW, you didn't show crap about downtown J Ville homeless and the tents.
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Moving this May 2023, by San Pablo, used to live in Sandlwood 30 years ago. Going to Marion County, hey hey goodbye. Thanks for the video. BTW, you didn't show crap about downtown J Ville homeless and the tents.
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Revolver1701
Jax is my favorite place I lived. I graduated from UNF in 1991. I left and they got NFL Football.
I cried at the memories especially the Wells Fargo building which was once the Independent Life building.
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Jax is my favorite place I lived. I graduated from UNF in 1991. I left and they got NFL Football.
I cried at the memories especially the Wells Fargo building which was once the Independent Life building.
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Bambi'sBeagle → Revolver1701
All the time one of the last godly men of our Era sacrifed and invested in the ILB and blood and perspiration of The Elders, was disregarded and taken forgranted by their own descendednts. For a bank that stands to deny without doctrine, without warning, any account holder they can imagine the worth of his earned credits.
Wish I could Just wake up and it not be true but it is. Whellitis.
"L-I-V-N-N-D" new, Where???
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All the time one of the last godly men of our Era sacrifed and invested in the ILB and blood and perspiration of The Elders, was disregarded and taken forgranted by their own descendednts. For a bank that stands to deny without doctrine, without warning, any account holder they can imagine the worth of his earned credits.
Wish I could Just wake up and it not be true but it is. Whellitis.
"L-I-V-N-N-D" new, Where???
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dhanson4698
The name of the town is Cowford. renamed Jacksonville. Check it out. And when you go to Columbus, Ohio. Look closely, have family there, and they can drive by and see dead refugee bodies. Real Life
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The name of the town is Cowford. renamed Jacksonville. Check it out. And when you go to Columbus, Ohio. Look closely, have family there, and they can drive by and see dead refugee bodies. Real Life
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usa-by-car
Thank you for all the kind comments about the Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Remember to get the full feel of the city you need to travel to the North, South, East and West sides of this town.
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Thank you for all the kind comments about the Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Remember to get the full feel of the city you need to travel to the North, South, East and West sides of this town.
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hb2019
Florida native A. Philip Randolph (1889-1979) organized and led the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and was a prominent civil rights leader who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Florida native A. Philip Randolph (1889-1979) organized and led the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and was a prominent civil rights leader who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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apap1586
Well if you're from New York City are used to crime; no place is worse than Bronx New York or Brooklyn New York. I thought DeSantis was tough on crime. Who is commenting on the crime overthere
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Well if you're from New York City are used to crime; no place is worse than Bronx New York or Brooklyn New York. I thought DeSantis was tough on crime. Who is commenting on the crime overthere
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FLmetalhead
My parents and I have lived in Jacksonville our whole lives. I love my city. Very sprawling so there are many areas to see. This was only downtown which is kind of small for a big city.
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My parents and I have lived in Jacksonville our whole lives. I love my city. Very sprawling so there are many areas to see. This was only downtown which is kind of small for a big city.
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Darksaige
9: 00 this is where the old Court house was until 2020 or 2021. The one you found off of the Blue Bridge was where our JACKSONVILLE LANDING shopping center demolished completely in 2019.
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9: 00 this is where the old Court house was until 2020 or 2021. The one you found off of the Blue Bridge was where our JACKSONVILLE LANDING shopping center demolished completely in 2019.
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usa-by-car
JAX is nice place to live. It has been my home for the last 19 years. unfortunately a lot of people are moving in and we are becoming more and more like Orlando and Tampa.
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JAX is nice place to live. It has been my home for the last 19 years. unfortunately a lot of people are moving in and we are becoming more and more like Orlando and Tampa.
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captnjim44smith74
Crime statistics are skewed by reporting. If police report all crimes and that’s rare in some areas of the country, that would explain the high percentage.
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Crime statistics are skewed by reporting. If police report all crimes and that’s rare in some areas of the country, that would explain the high percentage.
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robertwalker387
You should have driven to the Jacksonville beaches, they’re very nice, especially Neptune Beach. Quiet and it has a small town beach town feel to it.
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You should have driven to the Jacksonville beaches, they’re very nice, especially Neptune Beach. Quiet and it has a small town beach town feel to it.
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