Officials from the city, state and federal government hoped to close the book on the dark history of the troubled Eureka Garden subsidized housing complex on Tuesday when they cut the ribbon on the renovated property, now called Valencia Way.
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U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to correct problems at two Jacksonville apartment complexes where he said mold, pests and chronic disrepair create unacceptable living conditions for residents.
Rubio said his staff went to Eastside Terrace Apartments on April 21 and Eastside Gardens Apartments on April 22. During these visits, my staff met with tenants of both properties, where they found systemic evidence of black mold, pest infestations, crumbling staircases, and a general state of chronic disrepair, Rubio wrote in his letter to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge.
Rubio s letter, which his office released Friday, also cites reports reports by WJXT-TV Channel 4 news about deplorable conditions at the apartments.
It s shocking and appalling, said Jacksonville Sheriff s Office Director of Investigations Mike Bruno. Author: David Jones Updated: 5:16 AM EST February 11, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Three lives were taken and four teenagers will face a judge for their alleged involvement in the shooting at a Northwest Jacksonville apartment complex.
In the wake of the killings, city leaders and retired law enforcement are speaking out on potential solutions to youth crime. It s shocking and appalling, said Jacksonville Sheriff s Office Director of Investigations Mike Bruno. You ve got, kids, 14, 17, 18 years old out committing crimes like this.
In a press conference Wednesday, Bruno announced the arrest of three juveniles and one legal-age teen: a 14-year-old girl, two 17-year-old boys, and 18-year-old Keon Lester.