The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has recommended installing a pedestrian hybrid beacon crosswalk and refuge island on Baymeadows Road following a deadly crash in May, and the friend of the man who died with his 1-year-old son said he is “thankful” for the potential safety upgrades.

A Jacksonville councilman has requested safety improvements be made for Baymeadows Road following a crash that killed a father and his 1-year-old son last month.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced in a social media post that an 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that left two people dead early Saturday morning.

A man in his 20s was killed in a crash on Baymeadows Road Friday evening, making the city’s 76th traffic fatality.

A Jacksonville councilman has requested safety improvements be made for Baymeadows Road following a crash that killed a father and his 1-year-old son last month.

A Jacksonville councilman said on Tuesday he has requested urgent safety improvements for Baymeadows Road following a crash that killed a father and his 1-year-old son last week.

A devastated Baymeadows community called for city officials to prioritize building a crosswalk for Baymeadows Road after a father and son were fatally hit on Friday night.

A man who was killed with his 1-year-old son while crossing Baymeadows Road on Friday night was identified as a Duval County Public Schools educator, the district told News4JAX on Monday.

Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office are on the scene of a deadly accident on Baymeadows Road.

An elderly woman died Friday morning after the car she was driving drifted into oncoming traffic on San Jose Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A crash has caused multiple lane closures on southbound I-295 in Duval County.

A tragic accident occurred on Baymeadows Road, resulting in the death of a male bicyclist. The incident happened on Baymeadows Road when a car, driven by a white female, hit the bicyclist in the crosswalk.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for 11-year-old Jaylen Lamar Wright on the city’s Southside.

A crash involving a motorcycle and a Toyota sedan left one person dead and disrupted traffic on I-95 southbound near Baymeadows Road in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported “suspicious incident” on Baymeadows Road.

The Motel 6 on Philips Highway south of Baymeadows Road was temporarily evacuated early Friday morning because of police activity.

A motorcyclist died after he crashed into a pickup truck on Baymeadows Road on Thursday night.

A motorcyclist died after crashing into the back of a garbage truck on early Saturday morning.

Eastbound Baymeadows Road between Philips Highway and Old Kings Road was closed Wednesday night due to a road blockage, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Jacksonville’s Mayor speaking out for the first time over groups of cars and motorcyclists taking over streets and intersections around the City.

A massive car club meet-up near Baymeadows Road and San Jose Boulevard on Saturday night stalled traffic as cars were seen doing burnouts and donuts on the road.

In your yard or a park, you probably see a squirrel at least once a day. But have you ever seen a white one? And just because it’s white doesn’t mean it’s albino.

Two people were transported to a hospital after a crash Friday on southbound Interstate 95 just south of Baymeadows Road, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

A spa business inside a building on stilts over water on Baymeadows Park Drive off Baymeadows Road was declared a total loss Thursday after a fire tore through the building.

A small portion of the roadway along Baymeadows Road has caved-in, leading to a closure of lanes, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A man was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in January behind a Baymeadows Road strip mall, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has arrested three young adults suspected of vandalizing a church.

A section of Baymeadows Road near I-95 was shut down Friday morning after reports of gunfire and a crash.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Monday asked for help tracking down a man they said it suspected of murder in a deadly shooting on Baymeadows Road.

A woman died after she was found suffering from a gunshot wound Sunday night on Baymeadows Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A man died in a crash Saturday morning off Philips Highway, north of Baymeadows Road.

A man was killed Thursday night in a shooting behind a strip mall on Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

42-year-old Orlando Beato is now accused of DUI manslaughter.

Florida Highway Patrol and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department were called to a two-vehicle accident on I-295 southbound at Baymeadows Rd that caused all lanes to be closed.

A 38-year-old man riding a three-wheel motorcycle on Beameadows Road was killed Thursday afternoon when he swerved to avoid a van that turned left in front him and struck a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting Sunday that injured a 14-year-old boy, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.

A local 4-year-old boy who has pediatric cancer was surprised with a play set Thursday at the Point Meadows Winn-Dixie.

I-295 South will be narrowed down to one lane from Gate Parkway to Baymeadows Road until 5 a.m. Monday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A man was critically injured Friday morning in a shooting at a Baymeadows Road apartment complex that also left another person injured, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.

A pedestrian in the right lane of Interstate 95 northbound near Baymeadows Road at about 2:30 a.m. Monday was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Police are looking for the person who shot a 25-year-old man during a parking lot after-party on the Southside of Jacksonville.

A pop-up vaccination event will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Deermeadows Baptist Church on Baymeadows Road.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Police are trying to figure how a woman died Monday evening at the Hawthorne Inn and Suites on Baymeadows Road. Someone called 911 about 6 p.m. to report a person in one of the hotel rooms was injured. When officers got there they found a dead woman who had “unknown injuries.”While the cause of her death is unclear, investigators said foul play is possible. Officers interviewed people at the scene and are looking for surveillance video. If you know anything you’re asked to call JSO’s non-emergency number at 904-630-0500 or contact CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead Monday morning outside the Kings Inn Hotel on Dix Ellis Trial, which runs off Baymeadows Road near Interstate 95. Jacksonville police were called to the area when a passerby spotted a body. Detectives did say how the person died, leaving that up to the medical examiner, but they do suspect foul play.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 07: Cosplayers attend day 3 of Anime Expo 2018 held at Los Angeles Convention Center on July 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – AnimeDay, a small and affordable event, is coming to Jacksonville on Jan. 16 at Embassy Suites on Baymeadows. For many, AnimeDay is a chance to have fun, cosplay and be themselves. “You’re sure to find some great gift ideas for both you and your friends,” the website said. “It’s also a great place to meet other anime fans and find items you won’t see anywhere else.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 32-year-old Jacksonville man was struck by a car early Wednesday morning on the city’s Southside. The collision happened shortly after 1 a.m. on Philips Highway near Baymeadows Road, according to a crash report released by the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the unnamed pedestrian was standing in the left lane of Philips Highway when he was hit by a northbound sedan and knocked into the center lane. The pedestrian suffered critical injuries, troopers said. Neither the sedan’s 55-year-old driver nor its 26-year-old passenger was hurt.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. After nearly 25 years, Gators Dockside on Baymeadows Road closed its doors Tuesday. It was the oldest Gators Dockside location still open. We had a good run, Randy Margraf, a bartender at the restaurant, told News4Jax during its final weekend. Not many people can say theyve worked in the same bar for 24 years.He hopes to see his regular come to that location and serve new customers. Gators Dockside locations still in the Jacksonville area include spots in Oakleaf and St. Johns.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A person was killed in a crash which occurred near the exit ramp from the Beltway northbound to Baymeadows Road Monday morning shortly before 5:30. News4Jax is waiting to receive the crash report from Jacksonville Sheriffs Office, which is handling the investigation. Drivers who need the exit are asked to take the exit to JTB instead and then use Southside Boulevard to reach Baymeadows. News4Jax will update the story when more information

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a fire at the Princeton Square Apartments off Baymeadows Road around 6:45 Sunday morning. JFRD says it found and carried out a dog during its search of the burning building. Very quickly, responding crew members confirmed that the apartment was clear. Within minutes, crews announced that the fire was under control. Assistance from the Red Cross was requested for an adult and two children.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A giant chalk mural decorated the parking lot of the Winn-Dixie on Baymeadows Road near Interstate 295 Wednesday as a salute to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mural depicted a caped super hero with a medical cross symbol on its chest and read, “Happy nurses week. Thank you to our frontline heroes.”A giant mural of a superhero clad with a medical cross decorated the parking lot of the Winn-Dixie on Baymeadows Road Wednesday as a salute to frontline heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. A giant mural decorated the parking lot of the Winn-Dixie on Baymeadows Road Wednesday as a salute to frontline heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. (WJXT)The store had commissioned the piece from local mural artists Danielle and Ian Cleary.

Called Jax Fish Fry, the newcomer is located at 8380 Baymeadows Road in Swamp. Owners Dori Blockberger-Alexanian and Roger Alexanian, who grew up on a good fish fry in Upstate New York, decided to bring that experience to South Florida, notes the Jacksonville Business Journal. Jax Fish Fry has already attracted fans thus far, with a 4.5-star rating out of 34 reviews on Yelp. Clams were good, and the cod fish was crisp, flavorful, flaky and well executed. Jax Fish Fry is open from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Monday-Saturday.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A four-story apartment building under construction on Jacksonville’s Southside burned to the ground before dawn Sunday morning in a fire that kept the eastbound lanes of Baymeadows Road blocked at Interstate 295 all morning. Flames from the Fusion Apartment at Baymeadows being built along Baymeadows Road East spread to woods but the fire was stopped before it could spread into the neighboring Hampton Park neighborhood. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Chief Keith Powers said 14 engines and seven ladder trucks were needed to battle the three-alarm fire. The only thing left standing by daybreak was the concrete-block stairwell in the center of the building. First thing I said is that’s the new apartments going up in flames,” said Wilkes.

The fresh arrival to the Swamp, called Pizza Prada, is located at 8380 Baymeadows Road, Suite #4. Try the buffalo chicken pizza, the veggie slice or the Hawaiian pizza with pineapple, ham and bacon. Along with pizza and pasta, Pizza Prada offers paninis, stromboli, wings and calzones. With a three-star rating out of 36 reviews on Yelp so far, Pizza Prada has received mixed feedback from guests, but it's still early days. Pizza Prada is open from 11 a.m.10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon10 p.m. on Sunday.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The search for a missing 5-year-old girl has extended from the Brentwood neighborhood to Jacksonville's Southside. Crews are now in the water, searching a pond at the Southside Villas Apartments in Connection to the search for 5 year old Taylor Williams. According to Waters, Williams, who has not asked for a lawyer, and entire family, including the girl's father who is out of state, are cooperating. Waters said police have no idea where Taylor is and the search for the girl will continue overnight. Anyone who has seen Taylor or who has information about her whereabouts is asked to immediately call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500.

Called 1928 Cuban Bistro, the fresh addition is located at 3928 Baymeadows Road in Goodby's Creek. The El Mezclado features scrambled eggs, cheese and ham on Cuban bread. With a 4.5-star rating out of 15 reviews on Yelp so far, 1928 Cuban Bistro has been warmly received by patrons. Yelper Edward A. added, "The Cuban sandwich was toasty and featured pressed Cuban bread with the perfect ratio of pork, ham, cheese, pickle and mustard. 1928 Cuban Bistro is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday.

Get to know this Jacksonville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a ramen spot to a Thai bistro. Located at 8602 Baymeadows Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 164 reviews on Yelp. Vegetable ramen, curry ramen and lemon ramen are all available on the menu, too. Noom Thai Bistrophoto: dj s./yelpNext up is Thai and Asian fusion spot Noom Thai Bistro, situated at 8642 Baymeadows Road. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.

Well, one company and two Jacksonville breweries are offering free drinking water. To help with hurricane preparedness, Wicked Barley Brewing Company on Baymeadows Road is giving away free, filtered drinking water. She was among about 100 people who Wicked Barley said had stopped by as of Thursday to take advantage of the filtered water from its on-site well. Because of the opportunity, Powell said she will return to visit Wicked Barley after the storm is long gone. "We've even had people bring in peanut butter containers," said Mason Leasure, lead brewer at Wicked Barley.

A new Persian/Iranian spot has opened for business in the neighborhood. Called Aria Cuisine, the new arrival is located at 9551 Baymeadows Road in Baymeadows. Aria Cuisine specializes in Middle Eastern, Persian and Iranian fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Aria cuisine has gotten off to an uneven start thus far, with a 3.5-star rating out of six reviews on Yelp. Aria cuisine is open from 7 a.m.10 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday and Sunday and 7 a.m.11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Get to know this Jacksonville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from Indian restaurants to an authentic Greek eatery. 5th ElementTopping the list is Indian restaurant 5th Element. Located at 9485 Baymeadows Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 298 reviews on Yelp. Situated at 9551 Baymeadows Road, Suites 21-23, the restaurant prepares meals daily with a mix of imported and fresh products. Head over to 9551 Baymeadows Road, Suite 9, to see for yourself.

Get to know this Jacksonville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Lebanese spot to a grill and tavern. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Goodby's Creek, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Located at 3928 Baymeadows Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 137 reviews on Yelp. You'll find the lamb chops dinner, falafel dinner and more on this spot's dinner menu. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.