The Block Jax is Jacksonville\u2019s big new outdoor gathering spot, blending a food hall, live music venue, kids\u2019 play area, dog park, and big-screen entertainment all in one place. Located on Gate Parkway just north of IKEA, it\u2019s designed as a laid-back hangout where families, friends, and even pets can spend the day eating, listening to music, and enjoying community events.<\/p>\n
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1 wounded, cars left damaged when afterparty erupts in gunfire, witness says<\/p>\n
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1 wounded, cars left damaged when afterparty erupts in gunfire, witness saysJacksonville afterparty erupted into chaos before man was shot, witness says<\/p>\n
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Jacksonville afterparty erupted into chaos before man was shot, witness saysBrantley County ready to welcome displaced students back when they are ready to return<\/p>\n
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Brantley County ready to welcome displaced students back when they are ready to returnVarsity 4 Boys Basketball Player of the Year<\/p>\n
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Varsity 4 Boys Basketball Player of the YearVarsity 4 Girls Basketball Player of the Year Kathleen Crawley <\/p>\n
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Varsity 4 Girls Basketball Player of the Year Kathleen Crawley Neighbors describe heartbreak after ducklings run over, woman faces felony charges<\/p>\n
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Neighbors describe heartbreak after ducklings run over, woman faces felony chargesDCPS bus stop-arm camera warnings end as Blanding Blvd. identified as hotspot; $225 fines begin<\/p>\n
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DCPS bus stop-arm camera warnings end as Blanding Blvd. identified as hotspot; $225 fines beginWildfire now 45% contained as officials offer resources for recovery support<\/p>\n
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Wildfire now 45% contained as officials offer resources for recovery supportEverything you need to know about the 61st Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Fest<\/p>\n
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Everything you need to know about the 61st Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp FestAlligator warning during mating season<\/p>\n
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Alligator warning during mating seasonWoman describes killing man with hammer, testifies that he molested her for years as a child<\/p>\n
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Woman describes killing man with hammer, testifies that he molested her for years as a childDonations pour in for Brantley County community<\/p>\n
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Donations pour in for Brantley County communityVarsity 4 Boys Soccer Player of the Year Robert Calazans<\/p>\n
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Varsity 4 Boys Soccer Player of the Year Robert CalazansParamedic\u2019s home among the first to burn down in Brantley County wildfire, but he kept working<\/p>\n
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Paramedic\u2019s home among the first to burn down in Brantley County wildfire, but he kept workingBrantley County recovery efforts continue amid \u2018warzone\u2019 left by wildfire<\/p>\n
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Brantley County recovery efforts continue amid \u2018warzone\u2019 left by wildfireThe science behind the health hazards of wildfire smoke<\/p>\n
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The science behind the health hazards of wildfire smoke6-year-old living with congenital heart failure gets to meet Savannah Bananas<\/p>\n
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6-year-old living with congenital heart failure gets to meet Savannah BananasGeorgia church becomes base camp for firefighters battling Brantley County wildfire Play Video<\/p>\n
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Georgia church becomes base camp for firefighters battling Brantley County wildfire Play VideoVolunteers rally to evacuate nearly 200 animals from Brantley wildfire<\/p>\n
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Volunteers rally to evacuate nearly 200 animals from Brantley wildfireStella Jones Varsity 4 Girls Soccer Player of the Year<\/p>\n
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Stella Jones Varsity 4 Girls Soccer Player of the YearWitness shares video of St. Johns County investigation that shut down all lanes on I-95<\/p>\n
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Witness shares video of St. Johns County investigation that shut down all lanes on I-95Meet our April Positively JAX winner: Chris Shee, founder of MasterCraft Builder Group \ud83c\udf1f\ud83c\udfe0 <\/p>\n
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Meet our April Positively JAX winner: Chris Shee, founder of MasterCraft Builder Group \ud83c\udf1f\ud83c\udfe0 Brantley County shifts to recovery, but wildfire danger not over yet, officials warn<\/p>\n
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Brantley County shifts to recovery, but wildfire danger not over yet, officials warnKailani Barrientos is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX Girls Wrestler of the Year<\/p>\n
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Kailani Barrientos is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX Girls Wrestler of the YearCoach Drafts and the Nease Panthers are fired up for spring ball \ud83c\udfc8 \ud83d\udd25 \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n
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