Thursday, November 13, 2008

Violence in the 904

Check out this enlightening documentary from EnFocus Media focusing on the increased violence here in Jacksonville and highlighting several different sides of town and races of people who discuss how the violence in our City has effected them.

"Jacksonville, Florida, has been the Sunshine State's murder capital for the last nine years. According to the FBI's newly released Violent Crime Report, Jacksonville recorded a 22% increase in violent crimes last year- more than any other Southern city. Why is Jacksonville, not Miami or Tampa, Florida's murder capital? What historic and socioeconomic factors are contributing to the city's current crisis? How will Duval County – The 904 – (for the city's 904 area code) successfully address the murder epidemic that is threatening the very future of the city?"

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