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Eviction filings are concentrated in two Jacksonville neighborhoods. | University of North Florida
June 18, 2024

Jacksonville labeled Florida’s eviction capital

Duval County has a higher rate of eviction filings than other metro areas in Florida.…

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Dwayne Alexander stands outside the entrance to the Jacksonville Housing Authority, where he serves as president and CEO. | Jacksonville Today, Casmira Harrison
December 21, 2023

Despite murky data on housing waitlist, need has clearly grown

The number of people waiting for housing through the Jacksonville Housing Authority has been exaggerated. But the need has grown…

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December 10, 2023

Jacksonville City Council set to vote on eviction diversion program  

The Jacksonville City Council will vote Tuesday on a diversion program to keep the number of evictions down.…

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November 21, 2023

Here’s help for low-income renters in St. Johns County

The county has launched a new program to help low-income renters cover rent and utility bills for up to 18…

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October 17, 2023

More Jacksonville tenants are signing out-of-reach leases, case workers say

Local rental-aid and social service  organizations are seeing worrying trends as the number of eviction notices climbs in the Duval…

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October 2, 2023

With Duval evictions on the rise, the evicted often face a more pricey path forward

What it’s like to be one of the 14,000 Jacksonville families evicted in 2022, and which landlords are evicting the…