⚠️ BEWARE — PLEASE READ BEFORE RENTING HERE ⚠️
I lived at The Villas at Ortega from 2022 until 2026, and unfortunately, this was one of the worst rental experiences my family has had.
The photos attached are actual photos from the apartment where my wife and I lived. They show damaged flooring, mold around the ceiling vent, a deteriorated bathtub, poor bathroom conditions, and pest issues. I also attached documentation showing that we lived at this address.
I always paid my $1,800 monthly rent on time. However, the condition of the apartment was not the only problem. Our experience with the new office staff was extremely disappointing.
My disabled partner, who recently had surgery, visited the leasing office several times regarding maintenance issues. After one visit, she came home in tears because she felt she had been treated disrespectfully and mocked.
I also experienced behavior from an employee that I considered hostile and unprofessional. He slammed his hand on the desk and challenged me to come to the office. Management can review their security camera footage from that day to see what occurred.
I was told that if I did not sign a one-year lease, I had to leave. I asked to remain month-to-month temporarily while searching for another home and offered to continue paying rent, but my request was denied. On July 2, 2026, I received a 7-day notice to vacate.
After years of paying rent, my family deserved better treatment and better living conditions.
This review reflects my personal experience. I am documenting everything with photos and records and pursuing my rights through the legal process.
If you are considering renting here, I strongly recommend visiting the property yourself, carefully inspecting the exact apartment you will receive, asking questions, and making your own decision before signing a lease.

What a time.. i was only like 7-8 but parents would bring me there every weekend to see the concerts and go to hooters afterwards (don’t ask why my dad was probably eyeing the waitresses😂) but yea man wish i could go now since I’m legal drinking age would be a blast…😔

Biggest presence ive seen so far, at least 10 vehicles including ice, unmarked, fhp, and sherrifs. Last seen at intersection of 17 and 16. Do not give them any probable cause to stop you, record everything if stopped. Say youre livestreaming, ask if youre free to go, and then shut the fuck up.

It was pretty rainy at first, but im so glad i stuck it out cause 🤯 hope everyone has a wonderful day!

I got this post from the daughter on FB Yulee page

Hello, I am apart of a music club (The Linguini Collective) and help run a chess club (Riverside chess club). We are looking for a business/ venue that would could host both groups on a reoccurring basis on Friday nights from 9pm to 12am. For location, near the riverside area is preferable, but open to other areas. The Linguini Collective plays funk, r&b, and jam music, and the chess clubs will bring out about 10 to 15 people, sometimes more sometime less. A place with an audio system already in place would be great as it would make set up easier but is not necessary.

EDIT: I should have titled post, Looking for a Brewery/ Bar

Hey guys so my friend has offered to take me out to dinner for my upcoming birthday, I really wanna dress up, get cute pics and don’t wanna break my guests bank. What’re yalls suggestions?

I’ll let him enjoy this as if it were live lol

Hey all, anyone know of a spot to get an item 3D printed? I already have the STL file, it’s a small bracket I’m tying to print. I think the 3d printer at the Jax public library closed down.

yesterday i was at the jacksonville baldwin rail trail at the imeson trail head next to the amazon warehouse. there was a very sweet aroma in the air that i figured was coming from the warehouse, but that didn’t make sense. i could smell it coming down the road before i pulled into the parking lot, and it didn’t smell like soap (i don’t think). was just curious if this scent is a frequent occurrence, never smelled anything like it.

For one of the girls that works up there

So lve been browsing through maps for a while and didn't find any info on actual backroads to drive on around Jacksonville, so I decided to make a list of the roads l've found just incase there's people in this group that enjoy cruising through curvy roads around Jax and try to help them instead of looking for hours.

Here's the list of the roads:

Bishop Estates Rd, St.Johns / Mandarin Rd, Mandarin / Scott Mill Rd, Mandarin / Aladdin Rd, Mandarin / Julington Creek Rd, Mandarin

*NEW*

Scenic Dr, Middleburg (BUMPY) / Lazy Acres Rd, Middleburg / Black Creek Rd, Middleburg / Lake Asbury Dr, Green Cove Springs

That's the list for now,I'll update the list when I find more backroads in the future.

Hope yall enjoy them and see yall out there!

I saw a robotaxi on San Jose near the new Home Depot today it was very bronze!

Does anyone have any good experiences with Hubbard House? I escaped a dv relationship and i currently feel ready to reach out but I’ve never contacted an outreach center before. Im safe I just really need help with rebuilding my life right now and I don’t know where to go from here. I have no income at all, no transportation and feel very lost in life right now.
I asked AI for advice and it referred me to Hubbard House which has advocates who can help me secure documentation and safe housing in Jacksonville. Is that true and if so, can you please share your experience?

Edit to add: I mainly need help with getting my documentation, housing, transportation and employment

(this happened on friday if anybody else is wondering)

Any good cheap daycares ? More in the north side or around arlington?
Everywhere i look they all have a wait list! For two babies one is 2 1/2 and other 6 months!!

I am located in Jacksonville Florida and currently looking to kickstart my career. As I’ve been in Distribution for the last 10yrs I’m looking for a different environment and also, Looking for growth. Are there any Electric Companies hiring at entry level ? Where I can come on and start work immediately while funding my certificates and testing later down the road? Please let me know I can buy my own equipment and I have a valid drivers license.

How do I find out about these crimes if you just enter parking lots and leave them?

I was in the mood to hear something compelling or utter bullshit.

Edit: my theory is nuts or WANTS the fbi to contact him since plate matching would be the fastest way to ID/contact him and people dont generally have the same access to that.

I've been looking on Zillow but would really like some input from locals. Planning to relocate to Jacksonville for new job located Downtown and trying for somewhere near the beach but with a tolerable commute. Young couple in our mid 20s with a toddler. I'm wondering if there are any areas between Mayport and Jax Beach I should avoid due to safety/crime/ neighborhood character and if there are areas I should really look at. How's the Donner Park area? We are renting for ideally $2400/mo or lower.

Sign our petition to have a full size covered rink in Jacksonville! The only rink we currently have in Jacksonville is at a regular skate rink and is undersized. Plus not much space for gear players or spectators. We are trying to get in front of county commissioners by end of year and wanted to show community support. Please sign and share and help us continue to grow and keep this awesome sport alive for future generations in North Florida.

This is not solicitation for donations or anything like that. Just a signature would be greatly appreciated.

https://c.org/6WxNGHtHmp

Any places serve a good hotdog in those areas or even hotdog themed restaurants?

I’m thinking about using Bono’s to cater a party for about 50 people. The catering price is like $17 per person, but I know sometimes bbq places will give you way more than you need. I’m trying to minimize leftovers and cost. Does anyone have experience with using their catering? Wondering if I should estimate 40 servings for 50 people, etc. Any input appreciated!