WEATHER ALERT
Scattered showers to move out after sunset, mild evening to follow
Read full article: Scattered showers to move out after sunset, mild evening to followIt’s been a pleasant Saturday with scattered showers throughout the afternoon, mostly east of I-95 due to the outer bands of Tropical Storm Chantal as it slowly moves north.
Keep those outdoor plans! Sunday brings sunshine, heat, and drier conditions
Read full article: Keep those outdoor plans! Sunday brings sunshine, heat, and drier conditionsIf you liked yesterday’s weather, you’ll love today’s weather. A very similar dynamic is at play, as the afternoon showers will be more isolated along the I-95 corridor as the East Coast sea breeze moves inland.
Man with immigration warrant runs into woods after traffic stop in St. Johns County, search snarls traffic
Read full article: Man with immigration warrant runs into woods after traffic stop in St. Johns County, search snarls trafficA man with a felony immigration warrant ran into the woods in St. Johns County on Monday morning following a traffic stop on Interstate 95, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
A section of I-95 North will be closed starting Thursday night. Here’s how long it will be closed, and they detour
Read full article: A section of I-95 North will be closed starting Thursday night. Here’s how long it will be closed, and they detourI-95 North from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard will be closed from 10 p.m. on May 29 to 6 a.m. on May 30 for a traffic shift.
23-year-old Jacksonville man dies after crashing into tree near Southside Boulevard, FHP says
Read full article: 23-year-old Jacksonville man dies after crashing into tree near Southside Boulevard, FHP saysA 23-year-old Jacksonville man died Sunday morning after crashing into a tree near Southside Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A $247 million I-95 construction project near downtown Jacksonville is progressing. When will it be done?
Read full article: A $247 million I-95 construction project near downtown Jacksonville is progressing. When will it be done?A massive construction project is well underway for one of the busiest stretches of road in Northeast Florida: I-95 North coming into downtown Jacksonville.
Traffic Alert: Crash blocking lanes of I-95 South at SR-206 in St. Johns County, causing miles of backups
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash blocking lanes of I-95 South at SR-206 in St. Johns County, causing miles of backupsRescue crews were on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on I-95 south at State Road 206 in St. Johns County.
Traffic Alert: Crash blocking northbound lanes of I-95 before US-17 in Nassau County, causing significant delays
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash blocking northbound lanes of I-95 before US-17 in Nassau County, causing significant delaysThe Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a collision on I-95 North in Nassau County, between US-17 and SR-200.
LifeSouth Bloodmobile visits Nassau County HCA Florida Yulee Emergency with Kona Ice truck for refreshments
Read full article: LifeSouth Bloodmobile visits Nassau County HCA Florida Yulee Emergency with Kona Ice truck for refreshmentsThe LifeSouth Bloodmobile will be at the newly opened Nassau County HCA Florida Yulee Emergency.
Questions remain in incident involving off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95
Read full article: Questions remain in incident involving off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95Questions remained Tuesday morning after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of its lieutenants shot into a semi-truck during rush hour on Monday on Interstate 95 South near Atlantic Boulevard.
JSO lieutenant shoots into semi-truck after ‘coming into contact’ with vehicle’s driver, police say
Read full article: JSO lieutenant shoots into semi-truck after ‘coming into contact’ with vehicle’s driver, police sayFlorida Highway Patrol said I-95 South near Atlantic Boulevard is closed due to “police activity.”
I-95 North closures from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard beginning tonight, closed nightly through Tuesday
Read full article: I-95 North closures from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard beginning tonight, closed nightly through TuesdayNightly closures begin Sunday at 10 p.m. from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard and will reopen at 6 a.m. daily until Tuesday, March 11, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Traffic Alert: Crash between two semi-trucks in St. Johns County causes hourslong closure, FHP says
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash between two semi-trucks in St. Johns County causes hourslong closure, FHP saysAll lanes were closed Tuesday evening on Interstate 95 north at County Road 210 in St. Johns County following a crash, according to Florida 511.
‘A very long road’: Mother of 14-year-old driver involved in rollover crash seeks help for teen’s medical expenses
Read full article: ‘A very long road’: Mother of 14-year-old driver involved in rollover crash seeks help for teen’s medical expensesAndrew Gandy's mother setup a GoFundMe to help with the mounting medical costs associated with his care.
14-year-old driver thrown from car, critically injured in rollover crash on I-95 exit ramp
Read full article: 14-year-old driver thrown from car, critically injured in rollover crash on I-95 exit rampA 14-year-old boy was critically injured late Thursday night when he was thrown out of a car in a rollover crash on I-95 in Jacksonville, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman dead, another woman critically injured after wrong-way crash on I-95 near Pecan Park Road
Read full article: Woman dead, another woman critically injured after wrong-way crash on I-95 near Pecan Park RoadA 29-year-old woman died and a 31-year-old woman is in critical condition after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95 near Pecan Park Road early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist dies in overnight crash on I-95 near Baymeadows Road: FHP
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies in overnight crash on I-95 near Baymeadows Road: FHPA 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.
Traffic Alert: Only 1 lane open on I-95 southbound at Kings Road after crash with injuries
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Only 1 lane open on I-95 southbound at Kings Road after crash with injuriesAll lanes of I-95 southbound at Kings Road are closed because of a crash with injuries, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Search continues for suspect in I-95 hit-and-run crash that killed 15-year-old
Read full article: Search continues for suspect in I-95 hit-and-run crash that killed 15-year-oldA 15-year-old driver was killed Sunday night in a crash on I-95 northbound near J. Turner Butler Boulevard, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Chest-high flood waters cover roads, surround homes in Hastings, Flagler Estates
Read full article: Chest-high flood waters cover roads, surround homes in Hastings, Flagler EstatesHastings, a rural area west of I-95 not far from the St. Johns River, was dealing with extreme flooding in some areas with water going chest-deep.
NB I-95 Ramp to Airport Road, Westbound Max Leggett Pkwy to see nightly detours beginning Friday
Read full article: NB I-95 Ramp to Airport Road, Westbound Max Leggett Pkwy to see nightly detours beginning FridayAccording to the Florida Department of Transportation, an over-height commercial vehicle damaged the overpass on Aug. 27 and required a beam replacement.
Traffic Alert: Semi loaded with paint overturns on I-95 NB, blocking all lanes north of County Road 210
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Semi loaded with paint overturns on I-95 NB, blocking all lanes north of County Road 210An overturned semi is causing traffic backups on I-95 northbound early Thursday morning.
Georgia woman killed in Jacksonville hit-and-run remembered as ‘devoted worker’ during vigil Tuesday
Read full article: Georgia woman killed in Jacksonville hit-and-run remembered as ‘devoted worker’ during vigil TuesdayMary Jones, a longtime dispatcher for the Sparta Police Department in Georgia, was killed in the Sept. 12 crash. Sparta is a small community between Atlanta and Augusta.
FDOT has plan to change traffic pattern at Emerson and I-95 to ease backups
Read full article: FDOT has plan to change traffic pattern at Emerson and I-95 to ease backupsThose interested in discussing a potential fix for the frequent backups in the area can attend an in-person meeting from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday at FDOT’s Jacksonville Urban Office on Edison Avenue.
Monday brings isolated showers and afternoon thunderstorms as the rainy pattern continues
Read full article: Monday brings isolated showers and afternoon thunderstorms as the rainy pattern continuesA hot day with the heat index hovering around 100. Afternoon showers and potential thunderstorms will develop west of I-95 after lunchtime and stick around throughout the evening - possible gusty winds and heavy downpours can’t be ruled out as these storms develop along the sea breeze and mixed with the high heat.
All lanes of I-95 SB near World Golf Village reopen hours after overturned work trucks shut down lanes
Read full article: All lanes of I-95 SB near World Golf Village reopen hours after overturned work trucks shut down lanesTwo tractor-trailers overturned in a crash Tuesday morning on I-95 southbound at Mile Marker 326, north of World Golf Village.
2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 13
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 13Democrat Angie Nixon is seeking re-election in Florida House District 13, which covers most of Northwest Jacksonville and the near Westside, west of I-95, north of 103rd Street, east of Chaffee Road and McGirts Creek.
LIVE RADAR: It is slowly drying out tonight
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: It is slowly drying out tonightScattered storms will produce heavy periods of rain with possible accumulation of up to/over 2″ due to slower-moving storms this afternoon/early evening. Highs continue in the 90s, 80s along the coast.
Bridge in Nassau County that helps connect Florida to Georgia along I-95 gets needed reinforcement
Read full article: Bridge in Nassau County that helps connect Florida to Georgia along I-95 gets needed reinforcementA lengthy reinforcement project to better protect a bridge in Nassau County that helps connect Florida to Georgia along I-95 is underway.
Heat Advisory in place throughout hot, humid afternoon
Read full article: Heat Advisory in place throughout hot, humid afternoonBe sure to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and light, loose-fitting clothing. For those who can’t be out in the heat for too long, seek air-conditioning; this includes your pets.
‘They’d like to see their quality of life improve’: City, neighborhood leaders push to revitalize Rail Yard District
Read full article: ‘They’d like to see their quality of life improve’: City, neighborhood leaders push to revitalize Rail Yard DistrictWith its cool building art and businesses nearby, on the surface, the city’s Rail Yard District gives off a hip, urban vibe.
Car slams into dump truck, sparks fire on I-95 NB between SR 16 and International Golf Parkway
Read full article: Car slams into dump truck, sparks fire on I-95 NB between SR 16 and International Golf ParkwayA driver was critically injured Tuesday night when his car slammed into the back of a dump truck, became trapped underneath it and caught fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
VIDEO: Car catches fire on I-95N, south of JTB, Thursday afternoon
Read full article: VIDEO: Car catches fire on I-95N, south of JTB, Thursday afternoonJFRD worked on putting out a car fire Thursday afternoon on I-95 Northbound, south of JTB. The driver escaped injury, but the car was destroyed. No word on what caused the car to catch fire.
Woman leads troopers on 20-mile chase on I-95 that ends in crash at Atlantic Boulevard exit: FHP
Read full article: Woman leads troopers on 20-mile chase on I-95 that ends in crash at Atlantic Boulevard exit: FHPA 42-year-old woman from Weeki Wachee is facing a slew of charges after leading law enforcement on a nearly 20-mile chase on I-95 before a trooper ended the pursuit with a PIT maneuver.
FDOT to open 2 new lanes on I-95 at I-295 North interchange, add safety improvements
Read full article: FDOT to open 2 new lanes on I-95 at I-295 North interchange, add safety improvementsThe Florida Department of Transportation said it will open two new lanes on Monday as part of the I-95/I-295 North interchange improvement project.
Weather Impact Day: Scattered showers, thunderstorms move through NE Florida, SE Georgia
Read full article: Weather Impact Day: Scattered showers, thunderstorms move through NE Florida, SE GeorgiaThe heaviest round of rain and storms will move in late Wednesday night through late morning Thursday. Skies will begin clearing before sunset on Thursday.
FDOT announces closures, detours while crews work on I-10 widening project
Read full article: FDOT announces closures, detours while crews work on I-10 widening projectThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced it will close some exits and on-ramps near the end of March as part of its I-10 widening project.
Flagler County motorcycle deputy injured in crash on I-95 in St. Johns County
Read full article: Flagler County motorcycle deputy injured in crash on I-95 in St. Johns CountyA Flagler County Sheriff's Office motorcycle deputy was seriously injured Tuesday morning in a crash on I-95 southbound in St. Johns County.
Beautiful Weekend
Read full article: Beautiful WeekendThis morning isolated patchy dense fog with low visibilities is ongoing across SE GA along I-95 and along I-10. Temperatures region wide are in the low to mid 50s under partly cloudy skies.The rest of today will be pleasant with afternoon highs in the upper 70s, with winds from the south between 5-10 MPH and gusts as high as 16 MPH.Sunday: Overnight lows will be dipping down into the upper 50s with breezy conditions continuing throughout the day with gusts as high as 20 MPH from the south. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 70s to 80s region wide. Showers increase heading into Sunday afternoon and into Monday morning.Monday: Severe storm chances are possible where gusty winds and an isolated tornado threat is possible in the afternoon.Rest of the week: Dry conditions return with temperatures right around normal for this time of year in the mid to upper 60s under sunny skies.
FHP trooper killed in crash on I-95 while trying to detain a fleeing felon in St. Lucie County
Read full article: FHP trooper killed in crash on I-95 while trying to detain a fleeing felon in St. Lucie CountyA Florida Highway Patrol trooper was killed Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 95 near Port St. Lucie, officials said. FHP Trooper Zachary Fink died in a wreck with a semitrailer on I-95 north at Crosstown Parkway near Port St. Lucie, according to authorities.
Hard freeze warning issued for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia counties: NWS
Read full article: Hard freeze warning issued for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia counties: NWSIt's chillier today under clear skies and highs only reaching the mid to upper 50s this afternoon. Tonight will be colder in the mid-30s in town with low 40s east of I-95 to the coast.
Severe storm risk this evening into overnight
Read full article: Severe storm risk this evening into overnightLight shower activity is moving into Nassau and Duval County this morning but none of this is expected to be severe throughout the morning. Temperatures across the area are in the low to mid 50s, a cool start.SATURDAY SEVERE: Later on, showers and thunderstorms will increase over the viewing area where the SPC has highlighted the I-95 corridor and our coastal areas for a slight risk of severe storms (level 2/5) with a 5% tornado risk area over the I-95 corridor from Fernandina beach all the way down to the Palm Coast where isolated Flood watches, coastal flood advisories, high surf advisory and wind advisories have been issued through Sunday morning. TIMING: Scattered severe storms will push from the south after 4PM this afternoon and the tornado potential increases heading into the evening and overnight as a gulf low moves over our area. Best chance for the risk of tornadoes is 7PM Saturday-Sunday Morning along with severe winds (65+mph possible)SUNDAY: Scattered severe storms will continue overnight into the early morning hours. The severe threat will dwindle after lunch time, but showers and gusty winds will continue throughout the day on Sunday. Winds will be from the West 15-20 MPH gusts up to 30 MPH.Rest of the week: Monday sunshine will return with cool temperatures all around. Highs in the upper 50s and 60s and overnight frost into Tuesday will be possible.
19-year-old killed, 2 others seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash near I-95 and Zoo Parkway
Read full article: 19-year-old killed, 2 others seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash near I-95 and Zoo ParkwayA 19-year-old driver of a pickup truck died after crashing into an SUV Friday near I-95 and Zoo Parkway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Northside shooting sparked high-speed chase that ended with crash, standoff, arrest on I-95
Read full article: Northside shooting sparked high-speed chase that ended with crash, standoff, arrest on I-95A 30-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested Monday following a high-speed chase that started with a report of shots fired and ended with a crash on Interstate 95 that backed up traffic for hours.
Suspect arrested after police surround truck on I-95, shut down both directions of highway following chase: sources
Read full article: Suspect arrested after police surround truck on I-95, shut down both directions of highway following chase: sourcesMore than a dozen Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cruisers surrounded a truck on Interstate 95 on Monday afternoon following a chase.