The Park Street Road Diet project, which cost nearly $11 million, is expected to make the area better for people who bike and walk.

The city of Jacksonville is hosting a Veterans Day Parade on Monday at 11:01 a.m. in Downtown Jacksonville.

A man is claiming he shot another man in self-defense after midnight outside The Loft apartments on Water Street in the LaVilla neighborhood.

If you live or work downtown, you’ll want to take note of the roads and facilities the city of Jacksonville will be closing for its annual Veterans Day Parade. RELATED: City releases details on Veterans Day ParadeThe city says the following streets will be closed at 7 a.m. on Wednesday:Water Street from Lee Street to Hogan Street. Independent Drive from Hogan Street to Laura StreetBay Street from Main Street to I-95. Forsyth Street from S Myrtle Avenue to Main StreetHouston Street from Adams Street to Clay StreetAdams Street from Main Street to Johnson StreetLaura Street from Independent Drive to Monroe StreetLee Street from Water Street to Monroe StreetDavis Street from Forsyth Street to Adams StreetMadison Street from Forsyth Street to Houston StreetJefferson Street from Monroe Street to Riverside AvenueBroad Street from Acosta Bridge North to Monroe StreetPearl Street from Monroe Street to Water StreetJulia Street from Bay Street to Monroe StreetHogan Street from Water Street to Monroe StreetPark Street from Stonewall Street to Water StreetThe following city offices and facilities will also be closed:

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The River City honored and thanked the men and women who’ve made great sacrifices in service to our country with its annual Veterans Day Parade. Wounded Warrior Project, Vietnam Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, the Florida National Guard and Northeast Florida Women Veterans were just a few of the dozens of organizations that participated. Residents could attend in person or watch the event on TV, with WJXT Channel 4 airing the Veterans Day Parade live. Those who attended were encouraged to maintain social distancing and wear red, white and blue to support veterans. RELATED: Road closures for Jacksonville’s Veterans Day ParadeThe city said to expect closures on the following streets beginning at 7 a.m.: